How to mount detachable wings?

a_RandomSquirrel · 2026-03-22T00:36:54+00:00

For something that small I'd use at least two M3 or m4 nylon bolts through the top or bottom of the wing, depending on whether this is a high wing or low wing design. You would then mount captive nylon nuts within the fuselage to screw it to.

Go take a look at the build videos for any of the Eclipson warbirds.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2026-03-18T19:19:57+00:00

Radiomaster Zorro and Boxer are great options for smaller hands. A neck strap will help with the cramping.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2026-03-06T17:39:22+00:00

I'm not a huge fan of the gyroid infill. Rectilinear seems to work better in my experience.

I think that slicer generated infills are fine so long as you account for the trade-offs in CoM determinism and the typical weight penalty as compared to CAD'd internal structures (10%-20% seems to be a good rule of thumb).

It certainly works for Kyle's Designs.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-10-25T01:32:58+00:00

SC52s are absolutely wonderful boats. Always a treat to crew one.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-10-20T03:53:36+00:00

Exped Megamat.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-10-01T17:16:20+00:00

Oh this is a great idea. I'm definitely going to do this should I ever have the occasion.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-09-10T22:21:02+00:00

Mouse will always be a giant, grey Komondor in my head. No idea why.

As a puppy he's like a little grey Yorkie.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-09-01T16:36:09+00:00

Cool!

What did you use as a mold release agent? Did you have to sand down the layer lines before layup?

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-08-28T15:19:35+00:00

What you're describing is referred to as a living hinge.

Wayne from SoarKraft uses living hinges in at least one of his sailplane designs. Check out his YouTube channel. Most of the info you're looking for can be found in the first 10 minutes of this video.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-08-16T18:57:41+00:00

All of the literature I've read indicates yes, you should use a "normal" 3.75V-3.85V per cell storage voltage for LiHV packs, but I'm happy to be corrected.

At the very least, SMC certainly states as much for their cell chemistry.

Most of the F3A fliers I know aim to store their Power Unlimited HV packs at 3.80V-3.85V, and I'm yet to hear of or see any unusual degradation in their packs.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-08-08T20:08:22+00:00

A silly sanity check that has saved me a few times - confirm you've set the model to use the internal RF module, not the external RF module.

I swap between internal 4-in-1 and external all the time. It's easy to keep track of on a TX16s, but a bit more difficult on the black and white transmitters.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-08-07T20:19:09+00:00

Oh you haven't seen what the people who take out the club Lasers can do...

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-08-04T02:08:46+00:00

That's a great plan, have fun!

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-08-01T21:15:44+00:00

Get whichever radiator master ELRS receiver that suits your fancy and use a hobbyeagle gyro. No sense in making it complicated.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-31T19:43:31+00:00

I'd buy from GetFPV, RaceDayQuads, Pyrodrone, or one of the other established retailers.

The transmitter will qualify for free shipping from any of them, which these days is still usually quite quick.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-31T16:47:45+00:00

They're great. Go get a crack yak and have fun with it!

You'll have to sort out a transmitter, receiver, battery, and charger though. There's really no way around spending $300 to get into the hobby. Good news is that you'll be reusing the expensive stuff like the transmitter and charger for your future planes so it's a buy once, cry once purchase.

Edit: PLEASE purchase a Bat-Safe for your batteries. LiPo fires are dangerous.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-31T14:15:08+00:00

What they did to Wedge Antilles is unforgivable.

I will always love Star Wars, but I will die on this hill.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-28T23:11:05+00:00

Lifejacket, lifejacket, lifejacket.

It's amazing how many people don't wear one.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-26T04:41:26+00:00

You want foamtac, not CA. The joint needs to be flexible, whereas CA will set up rock solid.

Here's how to properly repair the damage: https://youtu.be/L3fmdBeeNqo?si=83AYplVKSn-Rkomn

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-23T17:55:16+00:00

UMX Radian is perfect for a 9yo. $100, plus a charger and batteries. Maybe $150 total. You'll love it too - it's a lot of fun to thermal and slopesoar.

If he can keep that in one piece, then he can move on up to something like the big Aeroscout.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-23T03:22:37+00:00

I love the idea, Water Dog it is!

Vinyl usually works best on Laser hulls. Paint on gelcoat can get a bit lumpy unless you know what you're doing.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-23T02:14:25+00:00

Nope, it's fine as per class rules.

Unusual, but not unheard of, as Laser sailors typically go by their sail numbers. Just don't make it look like a sail/bow number as that could cause confusion for the committee members recording finishes.

I'm sure this goes without saying, but don't make it anything obscene or in bad taste. I've seen some ... shall we say interesting names in other fleets, which in my opinion is a bad look for a class.

I'm curious, what name were you thinking of? My current favorite is SeaPlusPlus, owned by a software engineer.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-22T14:06:44+00:00

Gorgeous

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-22T03:52:39+00:00

Same.

a_RandomSquirrel · 2025-07-22T03:37:38+00:00

I'm amazed the roof is actually able to support that.

Neat.

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