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ALW
#1 Posted : 15 July 2016 18:27:09

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Hi all

I have just tested the landing gear operation but there is a problem I hope
you can help me with.

I have cut the transmission rods 55mm and 65mm plus the 'hook' at one end.

Having fitted these one is not long enough to allow one wheel to lower all the way
and also to maintain the 130mm between the fairings.

The motor sounds as though it is struggling too, (I've used new batteries just in case they were low)(see images)

The transmission rod on the right (as you look at the photo) is only just inside the fitting and would need to be longer in order for the gear to lower fully?

Hope you can help.

Thanks
Alan
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#2 Posted : 15 July 2016 21:46:14

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Hi Alan,

I am not at that stage as yet, think you may need a bit of adjustment some where.

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#3 Posted : 15 July 2016 21:56:31

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Hi Trev

Yes I think you are right. I've stripped it back and checking each stage of
operation individually.

I have found some play in the strut housing which I think I am going to use some
circlips to take up the slack and also a very small amount of sanding down
on the landing gear housing-nothing too major so shouldn't give me too much grief.

I've been practising with my new airbrush with some-surprising for me-results.

I prefer the Humbrol aerosol tins though primarily because no cleaning needed!!

Regards.

Alan
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#4 Posted : 16 July 2016 00:52:59

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Hi Alan

Check stage 121 of the official build.

A quick look seems to me you have the control rods swapped over.

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Now home from a night shift have put together this diagram to explain where I think the issue is.

Hope this helps.

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#6 Posted : 17 July 2016 13:43:48

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Hi delboy

Thank you for this but the link is greyed out so can't open the image.

Regards.

Alan
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It's not a link but an onscreen image, I can see it.

Take another look at Step 6 of Stage 121 in the instructions, you appear to have the Servo control rods routed in the opposite directions to that shown.

Your top rod routes left which should route right. Your botton rod routes right which should route left as per the photo below and delboy's image above..

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ALW
#8 Posted : 17 July 2016 15:29:08

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Thanks Mr T

I knew it wasn't a link, before I realised what I'd typed I had sent the message,
nevertheless thank you.

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Alan
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#9 Posted : 17 July 2016 16:27:59

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Thank you gentlemen-issue resolved-simply fitting the transmission rods in the correct orientation. (As you both suggested)

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Alan
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