600 Building the SAB Goblin 630
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Tony
Staff member
Hey, at least SAB is stepping up with what they messed up on. I'm sure the canopy is not their fault although it could be from poor packaging. But more than likely it was caused by a crushed box, or poor shipping post man. Either way, it will fly with a cracked canopy, Glad you are getting the new sides though.
stokke
Well-Known Member
According to my tracking info, my missing parts will arrive tomorrow. So I'm skipping the frame until then and assembling the next step.
Assembling the main drive system.
Main shaft bearing block.
Main gear and pulley drive system.
Shaft for pinion gear; almost started to assemble this thing up side down. At first glance it looks like it doesn't matter which way it's mounted - but the two holes are on different heights on the shaft. This is also depicted in the manual, but you have to take a close look.
Assembly finished.
The 2nd gear from the bottom (connects to the motor at later stage), has some vertical play in it - even though it has a washer both over and under. I'm gonna google this in a second.
The mesh for the main gear is extremely tight, and you can clearly hear it "burr" when spinning it. This is to be expected, as it will "wear in" with a couple of flights (this is also noted in the manual). I will apply some silicone grease on the main gear to help it "wear in" a bit smoother.
My goal, though ambitious it might be, is to maiden the bird this weekend.
Assembling the main drive system.
Main shaft bearing block.
Main gear and pulley drive system.
Shaft for pinion gear; almost started to assemble this thing up side down. At first glance it looks like it doesn't matter which way it's mounted - but the two holes are on different heights on the shaft. This is also depicted in the manual, but you have to take a close look.
Assembly finished.
The 2nd gear from the bottom (connects to the motor at later stage), has some vertical play in it - even though it has a washer both over and under. I'm gonna google this in a second.
The mesh for the main gear is extremely tight, and you can clearly hear it "burr" when spinning it. This is to be expected, as it will "wear in" with a couple of flights (this is also noted in the manual). I will apply some silicone grease on the main gear to help it "wear in" a bit smoother.
My goal, though ambitious it might be, is to maiden the bird this weekend.
callsign4223
Staff member
Ohh, that is CHUNKY!!!!!!!!
I thought I was looking at the inside of a car transfer case for a second.
I thought I was looking at the inside of a car transfer case for a second.
canongraphy
Member
Marius, wow that thing is a monster, I know the waiting has been killing you but looks like clear skies ahead and its gonna be a sweet machine.
Get her in the sky and let her eat!
Get her in the sky and let her eat!
