Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”

[BalsaDust]

I will just get the 3/4 tube from goodwinds and just make some sleeves not a big deal.

That will work. Don’t use fiberglass for the wing tube though. It needs to be aluminum or carbon fiber.

 

[acerc]

Yes PM me your email.



I wouldn’t trust 5/8” for wing tube on this size plane. Did you look at tnt landing gear.

I don't like aluminum, had some bad experiences with them. I know there is a place that carries these in every size just can't find or remember them. But I will eventually.

 

[Alky6]

F3A unlimited has a bunch of different sized carbon fiber tubes and sleeves. So does JTEC.

Looks like I may just have to join in on the fun!

 

[Snoopy1]

JTec has 3/4 carbon tube but no sleeves.

 

[Alky6]

JTec has 3/4 carbon tube but no sleeves.

Interesting. All but 3/4”

Here is the link to the 3/4” sleeve at F3A Unlimited
https://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-7-8-carbon-fiber-wing-tube-and-sleeve-gc1001-2407

 

[Snoopy1]

Made a little progress got the 0.602 tube on order and found a 17 mm good carbon tube for the wing depending on how much the tube goes into the wing, may have enough sleeve need to get the PDF printed for measurements. May some landing gear but again need to print the PDF to determine the gear length. Having fun and looking forward to everything except cutting out parts done that once to often but it needs to be done.

 

[BalsaDust]

Made a little progress got the 0.602 tube on order and found a 17 mm good carbon tube for the wing depending on how much the tube goes into the wing, may have enough sleeve need to get the PDF printed for measurements. May some landing gear but again need to print the PDF to determine the gear length. Have fun and looking forward to everything except cutting out parts done that once to often but it needs to be done.

If looking for a metric sized wing tube then look for at least a 19mm OD tube. Smaller might be fine if you just plan to do low and slow stuff but if this plane flys as it should and it should it will be much like the other versions of the glitter and will be able to really WAD up tight doing crankshafts and such so you will want the extra beef of at least a 3/4" tube.

 

[Snoopy1]

Thanks for that I do fly a lot, build as strong as possible with out adding weight but have to admit this plane will be flown as a rental.

 

[BalsaDust]

That’s what I want to hear. Ride it hard and put it up wet.

 

[karolh]

Someone please help...how do I send a PM ??