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I've had this model for some time collecting dust and while I was 'stuck' on the Arkmodel Kilo tail , I decided to have a break and see what I could do with this model. After all, it looked simple.
I started off with the dive planes and found that, as usual, they were awkward to get at in the forward superstructure.
I really wanted to be able to get at the parts if they ever failed, so tried to make them removable.
Here's what I did -
I cut some 3.32" brass tube the entire length of the width of the superstructure plus half the length of one plane, then glued it into one plane.
I did the same with a length of 1/16" rod and glued it into the other plane.
half way along the tube I drilled a small hole, just enough for the grub(set) screw to fit in. The idea being to trap the rod inside the tube with the bell crank grub screw.
I put a couple of brass grommet things into the fiberglass holes and then set the tube in. It poked out the other side about 1/32".
Works like a charm!
I started off with the dive planes and found that, as usual, they were awkward to get at in the forward superstructure.
I really wanted to be able to get at the parts if they ever failed, so tried to make them removable.
Here's what I did -
I cut some 3.32" brass tube the entire length of the width of the superstructure plus half the length of one plane, then glued it into one plane.
I did the same with a length of 1/16" rod and glued it into the other plane.
half way along the tube I drilled a small hole, just enough for the grub(set) screw to fit in. The idea being to trap the rod inside the tube with the bell crank grub screw.
I put a couple of brass grommet things into the fiberglass holes and then set the tube in. It poked out the other side about 1/32".
Works like a charm!