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03-03-2014, 10:17 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Tail Quality Issses
Hey guys, just finished up building my Warp. It was the first build I've done and it was a lot of fun (aside from installing the main gear, that was rough). Anyways, I set my airframe on a flat surface once all done and noticed the tail assembly is not horizontal (tail fin is canted along with the whole assembly). I've tried to just rotate the boom in the frame brackets, but it's not enough to straighten it out. Has anyone else had this issue? If so how do I fix it aside from the obvious filing of the screw holes (which I would rather not do).
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03-03-2014, 11:39 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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You can widen the channel on the other end of the tail boom that inserts into the tail boom mounting block.
I've never seen this before. You might want to contact the dealer you purchased from before modifying anything though. |
03-03-2014, 02:43 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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tail fin might be not vertical due to overtightening; try judging by tail shaft instead, should be perpendicular to main shaft. If it's not vertical, try loosening tail at the root and tightening again, after aligning tail and main shaft orientations.
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03-03-2014, 04:03 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Sorry, didn't mean to be vague - The tail shaft is not straight/perpendicular to the main shaft. I thought it was just the fin, but double checked it and saw the whole tail assembly is canted to the left side.
I think I'll contact Helidirect again (they already sent me out a new tail control rod due to one of the ends being shattered). Just don't like making a fuss, but I guess I already did pay for the service with the price tag. |
03-03-2014, 05:26 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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can't imagine how this could happen, tail holes would have to be drilled way out of alignment. haven't seen a single tail like that, went through only like 4, but anyway. take tail off and check if, looking from the end, bolts at the end of the tail align with the notch at the front.
how much off is it? 1, 10, 45 degrees? for a degree or two I would not bother and just make the front notch wider. Once tightened it will hold forever anyway.
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03-04-2014, 03:07 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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Just post up a pic, someone might spot something you have missed. I have seen plenty of upside down tail booms but never one as you are describing.
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03-04-2014, 09:57 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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My estimation would be about 10-15* off, here is a couple pictures I took last night. I think I'll pull the tail shaft assembly off tonight as well like uiron suggested and check the holes for alignment.
Looking as level as possible from the main gear. Note the main shaft position here. |
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