Oldie but a goodie - Skymaster F-15 build

[DHC8]

If it's ok, Id like to ask you a question about your F-15.
Elevator servos---I see there are holes in the wood inside the elevator access area. Are these blind nuts to mount the servos?
I have absolutely no instructions with mine and can't find a manual so I hope you don't mind me asking some questions!

Myles,

Unfortunatly no blind nuts. I would move the servo just a bit and use fresh wood. The kit comes with a hole pile of good wood screws. I marked the holes and some small pilot holes, then used the wood screw to make the hole. THen dropped some CA down the hole. They held in VERY strong. The elevators were ripped off in the crash and the servo's were still in there solid.

[DHC8]

I would be interested in the struts.

Sorry all parts have been sold.

[Myzee]

Ahh, ok gotcha. Yeah mine has no screws but thats no problem. The wood seems a little thin so I will double it.

[lucky]

Sorry all parts have been sold.

That was fast! What website did you use?

[DHC8]

That was fast! What website did you use?

RC Canada

[Myzee]

I keep forgetting to say...Man, that balance and weight machine you used here is sick!!!
I never seen one before until this thread.

[DHC8]

I keep forgetting to say...Man, that balance and weight machine you used here is sick!!!
I never seen one before until this thread.

Myles,

It's the Xicoy CG balancer. Works AMAZING! Jet pilots best friend. Doing the CG on these jets can sometimes be a real PIA, this device makes it a much easier. Very accurate, and you also are able to balance laterally as well. Awesome device!

[Myzee]

I saw that on the display, can see the lateral weights, thats so cool!

[Myzee]

Being a full flying stab I would think they should be balanced, did you balance yours? Mine are quite tail heavy

[DHC8]

Being a full flying stab I would think they should be balanced, did you balance yours? Mine are quite tail heavy

That was next on the to-do list. I got some lead shot to do it, but didn't get to it. With over 600oz of torque on each stab I wasn't immediately concerned with the weight balance of the stab.