Hints and tips
Below you will find various helpful hints and tips to help you enjoy the hobby more. Submissions are welcome.
Servo Torque - Metric To Imperial Conversion
Choosing the correct servo for your airplane can sometimes be a daunting task. Something that further complicates this is when manufacturers quote the torque of the servo in kg/cm. The more common measurement is in oz/in. Select the link below to download a chart that will help you convert from metric to imperial.
Starbond Adhesives
A recent discovery of mine are Starbond Cyanoacrylate Adhesives. They are available in a wide variety of thicknesses and curing times. Each package contains the CA, two screw-on nozzles, and 8 small pipette applicator tips. They also have a 10oz aerosol can of accelerator available.
They tend to be less expensive than the traditional Bob Smith Industries clues that most of us have been using. The pricing for a 2oz. bottle of Medium CA compares as follows:
Source | Price |
Great Hobbies (Bob Smith) | $19.99 |
KJP Select Hardwoods (Starbond) | $14.95 |
Lee Valley (Starbond) * | $10.50 |
- Lee Valley do not appear to carry the Thin Starbond CA. KJP has the full line though.