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  • 10/05/2009 at 4:51 pm #41220
    Ed Hardin
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    I have just completed my small fuselage rubber model “Double Feature”
    The recommended motor for it is 18 strands of 1/8″ 36″ long. The rear peg to prop length is 27″, I am guessing I need to braid the motor. Should I braid it to 27″ long? Is 9″ too much slack to try to take out with braiding? If anyone has experience with this model what motor did you use?
    Thanks
    Ed



    10/05/2009 at 5:33 pm #47931
    JIM MOSELEY
    Participant

    I have models with motors with greater slack which is taken up comfortably by means of the spring prop-stop system which I use on freewheelers and folders. Adjusted, it leaves just enough turns on the motor to keep it fairly taut between hook and peg, turns which – at the end of the run – do little or nothing for duration.

    10/06/2009 at 7:43 pm #47932
    SIMON BLAKE
    Participant

    Hi Jim:
    How does the spring stop work with a freewheeler? I’ve got to figure out some sort of system for a Verdier Wakefield that I am building. Do you have a photo?

    10/06/2009 at 8:47 pm #47933
    JIM MOSELEY
    Participant

    same system as with a folder other than a cup washer soldered to the shaft to accept the front end of the spring, thus allowing the prop to revolve freely without any pressure upon it[/img]



    10/06/2009 at 8:52 pm #47934
    JIM MOSELEY
    Participant

    As per examples …..





    10/07/2009 at 6:33 pm #47935
    SIMON BLAKE
    Participant

    Thanks Jim — the pictures make it all very clear. Is regular lead solder okay? (I don’t know if you can still buy it, but I have some.) Or do you silver solder?

    10/08/2009 at 12:02 am #47936
    JIM MOSELEY
    Participant

    Think the lead solder should be fine

    10/30/2010 at 10:29 pm #47937
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    So how does the Double Feature fly in comparison to other OT Small Fuselage candidates?

    10/31/2010 at 7:02 pm #47938
    Ed Hardin
    Participant

    Randy,
    The Double Feature is a very good flying model. You will find it at the top of many contest results. This years Sam Champs winner was a Crusader with Double Feature finishing second.
    Ed

    11/02/2010 at 3:15 am #47939
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    Thanks Ed, Jim O’Reilly recommended it as a good candidate that could fly in both OT Small Fuselage and a part time Moffet in our local MMM contests. I have a short kit on the way and will try to post some pictures here when finished. I am aware that it wouldn’t be the best Moffet choice but that’s OK it’s just for fun.

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