Scale Agusta A109

Tony · Mar 18, 2023

Thanks for the conformation on the servo placement.

I just had an idea, and I think it will work. I have a set of allen drivers that I can remove the tips. I decided to chuck it up and "spin-a-ma-thing" these balls to seat them to the ball ends. On this first one, 20 seconds of spinning seems to have freed it up quite nicely. And it's still tight. So may have a work around without spending more money.

fran11784 · Mar 18, 2023

Tony said:
Thanks for the conformation on the servo placement.

I just had an idea, and I think it will work. I have a set of allen drivers that I can remove the tips. I decided to chuck it up and "spin-a-ma-thing" these balls to seat them to the ball ends. On this first one, 20 seconds of spinning seems to have freed it up quite nicely. And it's still tight. So may have a work around without spending more money.

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That’s a good idea….

Tony · Mar 18, 2023

Okay, all 10 swash links are done and measure out correctly except for the grip links, and that will come when I do the setup in the Ikon2. I have not yet done the tail linkage yet. But, no heavy binding in the head, but you can feel that it's a little tighter than usual. Just slightly though, not anything to worry about.

The drill trick did work, however when it cooled down, it did tighten up when things contracted. But, in the direction it needs to move, it is "free enough" to not be a worry.

Will be back on this soon, I have another project that I need to get into that we have been purchasing stuff for for about 6 months.

Tony · Mar 18, 2023

Here's a quick little update video. I really need to dig my studio lights out for these lol.

fran11784 · Mar 18, 2023

Heck yeah, looking good Tony. It will be worth the headache when it’s done

Tony · Mar 19, 2023

fran11784 said:
Heck yeah, looking good Tony.

Thanks bro!

fran11784 said:
It will be worth the headache when it’s done

I sure hope so. As you see in the video, it has skids and tail support on it, and will have a test flight before it goes into the fuse.

James M. Lewis · Mar 19, 2023

Tony said:
Thanks for the conformation on the servo placement.

I just had an idea, and I think it will work. I have a set of allen drivers that I can remove the tips. I decided to chuck it up and "spin-a-ma-thing" these balls to seat them to the ball ends. On this first one, 20 seconds of spinning seems to have freed it up quite nicely. And it's still tight. So may have a work around without spending more money.

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Just love the idea of being creative and thinking outside the box.

D.O.G. · Mar 19, 2023

James M. Lewis said:
Just love the idea of being creative and thinking outside the box.

Tony has a way to make things happen...very cleave he is and many members on this site too as I've been reading and seeing. Hint- Hulk Jr.

James M. Lewis · Mar 19, 2023

D.O.G. said:
Tony has a way to make things happen...very cleave he is and many members on this site too as I've been reading and seeing. Hint- Hulk Jr.

I appreciate that D.O.G., means a lot coming from you.

James M. Lewis · Mar 20, 2023

Tony I know it's been a long and a hard road but you got this :peaceful:

. Have learned so much in reading these threads. Thought we had problems with Hulk Jr. Compare to yours, ours are in the minor league and cheering for you all the way! Best regards, Jim

Tony · Mar 20, 2023

James M. Lewis said:
Tony I know it's been a long and a hard road but you got this . Have learned so much in reading these threads. Thought we had problems with Hulk Jr. Compare to yours, ours are in the minor league and cheering for you all the way! Best regards, Jim

Thanks James. After figuring out the linkage issues for a helicopter that no longer has parts readily available, it should be downhill from here. It will get there, one step at a time.