That's a great idea. The rudder on mine let go at the bottom while installing the rudder servo and I put tape on both sides. The tape worked, but I like the zip tie idea better.
Hey there, the ailerons of my P-51 is new but I kinda damaged it while installing the control horns... The hinges are cracked within 1/3 the entire aileron. can I know what will happen if I go fly it like that? should I repair it? pls reply, thanks :D
@youronlycow Sounds like you should reinforce that crack just to be safe. Hinge tape from the hobby store is best, but if you are cheap or impatient - like me :) ...tape it up! LOL. Don't use to much, it adds weight. Just enough to fix the problem.
Hi there! Both the ailerons of my Hawk Sky are almost torn out! Can I like use 3 ziptie on each ailerons as hinges? And how much zip tie should I cut out? I know it won't hurt the servo but will it stress the servo a little bit? I'm using half metal gear servo 2.0kg/cm. Plz reply and thanks for sharing!!
@youronlycow Hello! I am not as familiar with your particular plane, so take this with a grain of salt. It is always best if you visit the hobby store and get real plastic hinges, but yes, I think you could use 3 small zip ties and it should work fine. Be sure to use zip ties that will flex easy so you don't overstress the servos as you already know. Test everything thoroughly on your workbench before you fly. Let me know how it goes!
@racerkid76 You are correct, that would be the cleaner, more professional looking fix. But if you want to do it for free and like to tinker, then this is just another way. Thanks for watching :)
Snuck in two flights on the Spit before the worst weather hit, have a couple days off to mod now, but the hinges aren't in... then I remembered there's a video... had to look you up again 'cause I couldn't remember what you used lol.
@CarverMacleod HI - I am glad I could help. Yea this trick works well. I hit some guy-wires and tore the tail completely apart, glued back together with zip tie mod and still flies great!
Thanks for the Kudos. Great Job. I did mine with one hand too. LOL Your a man after my own heart! Post this as a video response to mine and I will approve it. 5 stars and happy flying,~ NightFlyyer
Yeah i saw that on Daves channel too but it's good to see someone putting it to good use ;-) i'm weaiting on the weather to get a bit better over here so i can do a maiden flight of my new bird and it will be my first scratch build lol,glad your getting loads of flights in Ken=5*
Dude great idea!... I'll do the same fore sure. Thanx!
PATROLMAN2056 1 month ago
That's a great idea. The rudder on mine let go at the bottom while installing the rudder servo and I put tape on both sides. The tape worked, but I like the zip tie idea better.
msp1865 4 months ago
Hey there, the ailerons of my P-51 is new but I kinda damaged it while installing the control horns... The hinges are cracked within 1/3 the entire aileron. can I know what will happen if I go fly it like that? should I repair it? pls reply, thanks :D
youronlycow 7 months ago
@youronlycow Sounds like you should reinforce that crack just to be safe. Hinge tape from the hobby store is best, but if you are cheap or impatient - like me :) ...tape it up! LOL. Don't use to much, it adds weight. Just enough to fix the problem.
pheralcat 7 months ago
Hi there! Both the ailerons of my Hawk Sky are almost torn out! Can I like use 3 ziptie on each ailerons as hinges? And how much zip tie should I cut out? I know it won't hurt the servo but will it stress the servo a little bit? I'm using half metal gear servo 2.0kg/cm. Plz reply and thanks for sharing!!
youronlycow 7 months ago
@youronlycow Hello! I am not as familiar with your particular plane, so take this with a grain of salt. It is always best if you visit the hobby store and get real plastic hinges, but yes, I think you could use 3 small zip ties and it should work fine. Be sure to use zip ties that will flex easy so you don't overstress the servos as you already know. Test everything thoroughly on your workbench before you fly. Let me know how it goes!
pheralcat 7 months ago
why dont you just get a control surface hinge and slide in there???
racerkid76 1 year ago
@racerkid76 You are correct, that would be the cleaner, more professional looking fix. But if you want to do it for free and like to tinker, then this is just another way. Thanks for watching :)
pheralcat 1 year ago
Snuck in two flights on the Spit before the worst weather hit, have a couple days off to mod now, but the hinges aren't in... then I remembered there's a video... had to look you up again 'cause I couldn't remember what you used lol.
Thanks a bunch... can't wait to try her out.
CarverMacleod 1 year ago
@CarverMacleod HI - I am glad I could help. Yea this trick works well. I hit some guy-wires and tore the tail completely apart, glued back together with zip tie mod and still flies great!
pheralcat 1 year ago
Excellent tip! Easier and cheaper than getting proper hinges.
Bing80 2 years ago
Thats an awsojme mod .. you did a good job .. ill keep that in mind
fingers967 2 years ago
Thanks for the tip. I tried this mod on my p-51 and it worked great.
420Nitroman 2 years ago
Cool - glad it worked for you!
pheralcat 2 years ago
Nice tip! ive got a PZ Corsair and was thining of getting this p51 does it fly smooth and straight like corsair?
spitfireMK22 2 years ago
Thanks for the Kudos. Great Job. I did mine with one hand too. LOL Your a man after my own heart! Post this as a video response to mine and I will approve it. 5 stars and happy flying,~ NightFlyyer
NightFlyyer 2 years ago
Thanks Dave. Feel free to do the same - post your original vid to my video responses.
As always, I am most appreciative of the tips and tricks you share with us all. Thanks again, Dave!!!
pheralcat 2 years ago
Yeah i saw that on Daves channel too but it's good to see someone putting it to good use ;-) i'm weaiting on the weather to get a bit better over here so i can do a maiden flight of my new bird and it will be my first scratch build lol,glad your getting loads of flights in Ken=5*
startazz 2 years ago
Great 5*
iecabus 2 years ago