Rev: 2013.02.02.v001b
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TIPS AND TRICKS
TIPS AND TRICKS
TIPS AND TRICKS
TIPS AND TRICKS
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A good building surface is “drop ceiling” panel from a local hardware store on a nice flat board
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use parchment paper between the areas being glued and your work surface
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heavy flat objects (like books, batteries, etc.) could be used to hold everything flat
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When resetting your radio, start with all the ATV’s or throw volumes at 100%.
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Make sure you have set the direction of the servos correctly before attempting to trim for zero position.
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If possible try the servo horns in different locations to determine which position will require the least
amount of sub trim.
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Installing the servo horns in their final location and attaching quick links to the servos may make
servo installation much easier later.
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On the Orange Rx, the negative pin is the one closest to the flat side of the circuit board.
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Keep a good supply of sharp knife blades handy when building a foamie airplane.
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Use low temp hot glue for gluing electronics, this will allow for easy removal later if necessary. The
low temp hot glue can be “released” by “painting” the glue bead with an alcohol soaked cotton swab a
couple times.
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A business card with the corners clipped off can be used as a small square.
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Allowing the Welders glue to set for five minutes before assembly will shorten the tack up time, just
be sure if doing it this way that you get the parts into position quickly, as the glue will start to bond
on contact. Any joints that you feel are going to require adjustment, it is best to assembly the pieces
while the glue is wet.
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The Green (high tack) masking tape works the best when used to clamp things together on an EPP
foam airplane.
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When gluing the rudder to the fuselage, stick pins could be used to hold in position if wanting to
handle the airframe before it is completely dry
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A rotary tool with a cutting wheel could be used to produce grooves in fiber glass parts instead of
coarse sand paper. Use a hatch pattern. This creates more bonding area for the glue.
