I think you are gonna need a bigger trailer

Originally Posted by vmceachern

Good to see ya back online Karl. Happy Holidays!

Hey Butch..


I was over Rob's and he showed me some pics of that piece of art you made.


Holly crap dude. If you haven't posted any pics anywhere post 'em up here.


Rob is on a roll laser cutting kits for you.

Thanks Karl ! Good to hear from ya man!
Here are all the build pics. https://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/...ad.php?t=94374
Still need to fly it. Waiting on good conditions and my nerve. As soon as I get some better pics I'll post them up.

There has been some new stuff that is byproduct of the "Skunk Works" here lately that is worth sharing.

Rob Whalen (RCpilot82) here on FG has designed some really cool servo boxes that drop into foam core wings or conventional built up wings which I needed for a project I've been working on. They allow the servo's to lay flat in the wing, stabs, or fuse with just the control arm exposed.

Rob's web site is: http://kustomaerodesign.weebly.com/ if you would want to have some made. (They would be nice to have around when you need them!)

Here's a few pics of the prototype. The design interlocks and weigh 1 oz. each.

I'll post a few more pics when I install them.

Thanks Rob!!

Very nice looking.

What size servo arm is used?

Tony

Originally Posted by cbarnes0061

Very nice looking.

Yeah Mr. Rob does nice work! Thanks but it's Rob's cad magic at work.

Originally Posted by vatechguy3

What size servo arm is used?

Tony

Any size Tony. I think that's a 1.5" in the pic. A 1" would put the linkage at or near below the surface. I had a CompArf setup we were using as baseline. It had a 1.5" with 3D throws.

Maybe Rob knows exactly what arm is used in that picture. Hey Rob!?

Originally Posted by Krazy Karl

Yeah Mr. Rob does nice work! Thanks but it's Rob's cad magic at work.



Any size Tony. I think that's a 1.5" in the pic. A 1" would put the linkage at or near below the surface. I had a CompArf setup we were using as baseline. It had a 1.5" with 3D throws.

Maybe Rob knows exactly what arm is used in that picture. Hey Rob!?

Yup, That one in the pic is a 1.5" You could use a 1.25 but obviously the throws would be less.

If we keep at it Karl, Rob can quit his day job.

The one in the top row on the right is different than rest, what are O shaped pieces used for?

Originally Posted by vmceachern

If we keep at it Karl, Rob can quit his day job.

He's not going without taking me with him!! lol...

Originally Posted by Tony Hallo

The one in the top row on the right is different than rest, what are O shaped pieces used for?

Those go onto the ribs Tony to act as doublers. Those boxes also have the tabs beyond the box for a 3/8ths stick to mount them. I think anyhow? Maybe the rocket scientist can verify this!! Lol...


They are not for "Ohio State". I can assure you that! btw...

Originally Posted by Tony Hallo

The one in the top row on the right is different than rest, what are O shaped pieces used for?

That one is for mounting in traditional built up wood wings. you place 3/8" sq. hardwood pieces between the wing ribs and then used the "o" shaped pieces as doublers to add strength. you can then slide the servo box between the ribs to locate it where you want it and epoxy it in place. The other boxes are for mounting into foam core wings so they do not require the 3/8 sq pieces or doublers. just glue them in with gorilla glue. I also made templates for cutting the opening in the foam cores.



One more thing to note: The foam core servo box is lightened the same as the built up servo box. Those pics are of the first one I cut to prove out.

Hope that made sense, lol

Originally Posted by Krazy Karl

He's not going without taking me with him!! lol...




Those go onto the ribs Tony to act as doublers. Those boxes also have the tabs beyond the box for a 3/8ths stick to mount them. I think anyhow? Maybe the rocket scientist can verify this!! Lol...


They are not for "Ohio State". I can assure you that! btw...

LOL, No way I could quit my real job, but if I could Karl would be coming with me for sure!


Butch,
You are doing a good job of keeping me busy! Thanks Buddy!

Originally Posted by rcpilot82

LOL, No way I could quit my real job, but if I could Karl would be coming with me for sure!


Butch,
You are doing a good job of keeping me busy! Thanks Buddy!

I'm coming too

Hey Karl,

What the heck are you building now with those new Servo Boxes?

Cheers,
Larry