zero_IQ
Senior Heliman
Location: greece
My Posts This: Topic Forum | @ RC_HobbiesWhen I got this lg, I got also the RotorWorkz carbon frame at the same time. So I measured and cut the plastic lg legs for mounting on the carbon frame. It is possible to make them fit at stock alloy frame though you need to cut at different angle. It needs the following work to fit:
1. Plastic legs are having a thicker part in the middle, measure 0,5cm outer from the end of center thick part and cut.
2. Test placing the leg at the frame and notice the angle needed at the end of the leg where it will contact the frame. Sand all four legs at this angle.
3. Place each leg in the frame and mark where you need to bolt them, also notice the angle you need for the bolts and drill 1,5mm holes at that angle.
4. Cut from the alloy skids 6cm -8cm from the rear end, cut 1,5cm from the front. (I used the copper pipe cutter tool)
5. I used servo mounting self taping screws with flat heads to mount the legs at the frame plate. You may need to sand around the hole if you use the screws from stock lg, the stock screws need shortening of 1cm.
Note that the material is hard and high density plastic and hard to work with. You need a motor tool, dremel or similar with cutter wheel and sand drum. In steps 2. and 3. you have to sand the plastic.
The process is like hit and miss, but it isn’t difficult to make it right. Tip: when you sand the plastic to give the desired angle take in mind that after installation the legs bend a little under the 1,3Kgr – 1,5Kgr weight of the heli.
In my EP-8 the rear legs are taller giving a little rise of the tail, that way I have better clearance of the tail on grass field.
zero_IQ
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I like the landing gear. Do you have info on those? I'd like a pair...
