Bix3 Build

[Paul881]

Thanks Coyote. Yeah, the adapter is a real bummer. And of all the weekends for it to happen too when all the shops are shut!

This morning I glued in the elevator and rudder servos which was a bit of a faff. In the end I used 5 mins epoxy on the sides and base only of each servo so hopefully that will hold them both well although the alignment of the servo arms to the push rods does put the servo under stress at the extremes of travel.

I have to say I'm disappointed with the Bix3 transfers; they are extremely fragile and come away far too readily, especially if you have the slightest of sticky fingers from the glue.  :(
But so far, so good.

Next step is to look at the equipment bays before glueing the two fuselage halves together; I'm thinking of applying Velcro to the bottom of the three bays or I could line them first with thin ply - what do you think?

[jimbo19]

The transfers are the same on my Bixler 2 , almost all of them are now torn or hanging off
But very good planes to learn to fly :)
Have flown mine for about 3 hours now and only one major crash which has now been gorilla glued to perfection

[Paul881]

The transfers are the same on my Bixler 2 , almost all of them are now torn or hanging off
But very good planes to learn to fly :)
Have flown mine for about 3 hours now and only one major crash which has now been gorilla glued to perfection

Thanks Jimbo. Can I ask how you secured your lipo in the bay?

[jimbo19]

What I did was stick some velcro in the bay and then I wrap a loop lengthways round the battery and just put it in and push down so the hooks and eyes catch
Secures it very well and makes small adjustments for COG nice and easy

[karlak]

What I did was stick some velcro in the bay and then I wrap a loop lengthways round the battery and just put it in and push down so the hooks and eyes catch
Secures it very well and makes small adjustments for COG nice and easy

Sounds a superb idea with the Velcro. Wherever did you get that idea  :P

[jimbo19]

errrr no idea   :laugh:

[Paul881]

Thanks Jimbo, looks like that will be what I'm going to do as well? ;D

[Paul881]

Have decided that what I need with the Bix3 is options to use larger prop with my upgraded motor so I've ordered a small parts cnc motor adapter from the USA which should be with me in a week. This will enable me to start off with an 8" prop going to a 9" later on as I load more fpv gear into the craft.

http://smallpartscnc.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=181

Only after I fit it can I glue the fuse halves together so apart from some Velcro work on the equipment bays there's not a lot of activity going on this week! :+

[Paul881]

So the adapter turned up today and here it is mounted with its bracket and motor.
I have loose fitted the  stock 8" prop just to figure out its fit and cleanse but I can already see that there would be ample space now for a 9" prop.
I should be able to do some work on the plane over the next few days to get it ready for its maiden this coming weekend. ;D

[Lola]

Cool, can't wait. If you stayed awake could you do the maiden 2moro? 😃


It is right 😀

[Paul881]

Cool, can't wait. If you stayed awake could you do the maiden 2moro? 😃


It is right 😀

I wish! Too tired tonight and I like to take my time and not rush. :-[ :D

[BlueFlyer]

strange, I'm fairly sure I ordered my motor mount after you and mine turned up on Monday gone... I started my build tonight.

Not too much, just the horns and hinges for ailerons and flaps on the wings.

I'm just now taping the fuse together with masking tape, in order to help me figure out the best places to put my kit and work out how I'm going to mount my tail servos... most likely the way I usually do.

[BlueFlyer]

Next step is to look at the equipment bays before glueing the two fuselage halves together; I'm thinking of applying Velcro to the bottom of the three bays or I could line them first with thin ply - what do you think?

thin ply would strengthen it up a bit too... however I honestly don't think there's any need. get some sticky velcro down in the bays where you're going to put your LiPos though.

[Paul881]

BF, I live in Dubai so that's why mine took longer to get here.

I'm considering whether or not to line any of the bay's with thin ply this morning; maybe only the battery compartment?  For the Rx and ESC, I can mount those on Velcro on the side walls of the rear compartment - what do you think?

[Lola]

I would not bother with thin ply, it will only add weight and if you have a smack then the foam will break around the ply. Speaking from experience of course 😀


It is right 😀