Official FlightLine RC 2000mm B-24D/J Liberator Thread

[Hardway]

XV, when are you coming to Texas and having a Shiner Bock and a giant steak with me? :Confused::Cool:

[Hardway]

Sometimes, you just have to move the control arm. :Straight-Face:

[Hardway]

Roger the above. I actually used the tiny but long screwdriver to drill the angled hole and the followed the above procedure... Worked fine and it was on the bottom of the wing, so........ ;)

[xviper]

I couldn't remove the control horn without taking the servo out, which was glued in.

For future reference ........................... Some people may not like this idea so if you are one of those, please disregard the following.
Most new planes now have an "access trough" for getting at that Phillips screw that holds the arm on the servo. On models that don't have this trough, you can make one with as little damage to the plane as possible. First, you take a sharp blade (like a razor or Xacto) and cut an angled slit down toward the screw on the arm. Then take a small a diameter shafted screwdriver as you can find and press it into that slit you just cut. If you put a magnet on the shaft of the screwdriver, you can extract the little screw easily and also hold it on the end of the driver till you get it into the servo arm hole. Once you're done, you have a couple of choices. 1. Apply a hot, moist cloth on the slit and the foam will expand mostly back to fill in the trough. 2. Cover the trough with tape that is similar in color to the foam around it. 3. Leave the trough as it and paint it the same color of the foam around it.
I do #2.

If you have to remove the servo, use an Xacto knife and cut all around the servo to free the glue. The glue on the underside, you can do much about it. Grab the whole servo with hemostats and wiggle it out. You can fill in the hemostat dents later however you like. If a layer of foam comes out with the servo (on the underside), cut it off cleanly with a razor blade and glue it back into the hole with FoamTac. It'll be just as strong as the foam around it. The glue the new servo in its place, using minimal glue on all sides, so it can be more easily extracted next time (if there is a next time).

[Hardway]

Same here on an Avios Seafury. As long as they move the same speed and geometry, you should be good! :Cool:

[Hugh Wiedman]

It may depend on the location of the control horn on the servo. Are both at the exact same angle when fully retracted and fully extended? I've had that issue on other planes where I had to re-adjust a control horn so the travel was the same. As long as you end up with the same travel on both flaps, you should be ok. I did have a P-51 a long time ago that had that issue and I couldn't remove the control horn without taking the servo out, which was glued in. Did the same as you, put it in another hole to get the same travel.

[xviper]

Hi guys , Im back , just noticed a strange anomaly on my flaps . The starboard flap is working but does not move as far as the port flap . I solved the problem by moving the brass control ball fitting in one hole on the flap horn , now both flaps move equally .Is this a known problem or have I got a duff servo . I am unsure whether to fly like this or ask motion to send me a new servo to be on the safe side . Any thoughts please ?? .

I don't think it's a common problem. Mine work equally and has been OK so far. Did you disconnect the rods and move both of them manually to see if either one is binding anywhere along their travel?

[jonnikins]

Hi guys , Im back , just noticed a strange anomaly on my flaps . The starboard flap is working but does not move as far as the port flap . I solved the problem by moving the brass control ball fitting in one hole on the flap horn , now both flaps move equally .Is this a known problem or have I got a duff servo . I am unsure whether to fly like this or ask motion to send me a new servo to be on the safe side . Any thoughts please ?? .

[Elbee]

thanks to NoDirt and MikeT you guys are spot on and really sharp , its all singing and dancing at me now. Thanks a bunch, you have saved a 68 year old his sanity. Jonnikins

JK, Welcome to Hobby Squawk. Post pictures when you get a chance. Best, LB

[Hardway]

thanks to NoDirt and MikeT you guys are spot on and really sharp , its all singing and dancing at me now . A few tweeks and I will soon be ready for my maiden . Thanks a bunch, you have saved a 68 year olds sanity . I had been fooling around with that darn transmitter for ages .

Jonnikins

Welcome to the Squawk! Flap settings are fun! :Cool: Glad you are here!

[NoDirt!]

Glad that helped. I would re-bind after you're done setting up.:Cool:

[jonnikins]

thanks to NoDirt and MikeT you guys are spot on and really sharp , its all singing and dancing at me now . A few tweeks and I will soon be ready for my maiden . Thanks a bunch, you have saved a 68 year olds sanity . I had been fooling around with that darn transmitter for ages .

Jonnikins

[MikeT]

It sounds like you need to set the wing type in system setup for that model.
Set it to 1 aileron, 1 flap and normal tail. That should enable the flap system.

+1 that enables the flap menu and it's all a breeze from there.

Mike

[NoDirt!]

It sounds like you need to set the wing type in system setup for that model.
Set it to 1 aileron, 1 flap and normal tail. That should enable the flap system.

[jonnikins]

Hi guys , I wonder if anyone can help me ? I have just received my b24 and am having problems with the radio set up . I have got everything working but the flap/elevator mix . I am using an early spectrum dx 8 and a spectrum AR8010T receiver and when I go to the flaps section it is showing inhibit and when I click on it to change to mix page it will not let me . It just changes back to the flap system heading . Does anyone have any ideas what I am doing wrong ?

[NoDirt!]

Barney's Buzz Wagon made it's first trip to the field for this year today. Two flights with multiple take offs & landings. It flew well and survived the gusty quartering crosswind and my bouncy landings. Aside from the less than perfect landings it was all good.

[Hardway]

So sorry to see that happen! Big Bro hugs! Wow. :Straight-Face: Jerry

[theoldALFER]

Thanks LB :Cool:




I am currently in morning. My F7F Tigercat bit the dust due to “electrical problems.” So before I fly the B-24 again, I am going to test for functionality, tighten all the connections, and then silicone the connections so they don’t work loose - like I suspect was the cause for the demise of this Cat. I’ve had three crashes with the two F7Fs that I’ve owned - all due to electrical connections working loose. :Angry: :Angry:

so the moral to that sad story is CHECK YOUR CONNECTIONS and silicone them in place. These bigger aircraft are complex and need thorough preflights.

[Elbee]

“Net Results” and her crew prepare for a mission.

Remember the sacrifices made to keep us free - 6-6-1944...

:Cool:

TOA, Your Liberator is gorgeous, Sir. The "Net Results" Nose Art is amazing. The figures are cool, too. Best, LB

[theoldALFER]

Alpha,

The two pilot figures and the sleeveless ground crew member are 21st-century ultimate soldier products. The other two mechanics I found on eBay under 1/18 action figures - search for mechanic & lady mechanic.

Lady Mechanic on break...



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