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by Brad Clayton
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

A finished Rickey Rat.
Maiden flight completed, it flew great!
by Brad Clayton
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Carbon Fiber Landing Gear
Replies: 1
Views: 508

Carbon Fiber Landing Gear

Some information on making Carbon Fiber gear.
by Brad Clayton
Wed Dec 06, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

Cab-o-dip?
Obviously should say cab-o-sil
by Brad Clayton
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

IMG_5014.jpeg A couple of things that I like to do: When installing the red outer pushrod sleeves, save the oblong shaped balsa punch out part. Trim that just a little and glue it in the slot to fill up the remainder of the hole. A little sanding and it makes a smooth filler. The aileron horn needs...
by Brad Clayton
Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

Getting close to finishing this Rickey Rat.
by Brad Clayton
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

Using some button head #2 screws, it makes a neat
servo mount.
by Brad Clayton
Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:34 am
Forum: Building Tips
Topic: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread
Replies: 7
Views: 1775

Re: Rickey Rat/Miss DARA EF-1 Build Thread

Building a Rickey Rat for another fella. This is how I make aileron servo mounts. I know I should have turned the grain of the arms sideways from what you see here. Neat trick that some folks might not know: Before putting “self-tapping” type screws into wood, rub a little soap on the threads of the...
by Brad Clayton
Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussions Q500 & Q40
Topic: 2023 OJA Spring Dash - Liberty NC
Replies: 49
Views: 5478

Re: 2023 OJA Spring Dash - Liberty NC

Brad Clayton
EF1, 426 & 422