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Title: lead out line length
Post by: Dane Martin on July 20, 2014, 03:06:08 AM
so, is there any thoughts or ideas on the lead out length from the lead out guide? just long enough to give max deflection of the bellcrank?
Title: Re: lead out line length
Post by: john e. holliday on July 20, 2014, 08:10:18 AM
That's what I do plus an inch or more.
Title: Re: lead out line length
Post by: Dane Martin on July 20, 2014, 08:42:22 AM
sounds like a plan. thanks Doc!  ;D
Title: Re: lead out line length
Post by: Avaiojet on July 20, 2014, 09:08:32 AM
I leave enough leadout in case I have to do the ends over again.  n~

Title: Re: lead out line length
Post by: Dane Martin on July 21, 2014, 06:36:05 PM
Over the years I have come to the conclusion that 8 inches is just about right. This leaves enough for any fixes, etc. But I will never, ever use solid lead outs again. They bend at the most inopportune times. Stay with .021 lead outs. D>K

Ty, i kinda just copied a plane a friend gave me cuz it flys very well. i ended up at 8.25". i think that means you got the closest bid without going over. you win the showcase showdown!  ;D
Title: Re: lead out line length
Post by: Mike Lauerman on September 05, 2014, 02:50:29 PM
Ty...As to attest to the solid leadouts, The 'bends' were the worst part, as any Navy diver could attest to...

but the noise was worse. "Sproiingg!"  I used to catch 'em on the bedroom door jamb on the way out to my channeled Model A Coupe;
The F51 Sterling Mustang just fit inside the newly-'shallowed' trunkspace...then, another "Sproiingg"... and I knew I was 'In like Flynn'!

At the lineup, there was always someone on the wrong side, whether hooking up lines or 'just lookin', I would grit my teeth as the noise anticipated permeated my flesh, and ricocheted off my bones...."Sproiingg!"

My Mom had some picture hanging cable, so I 'purloined' some...then learned the LHS had it in a package! So long "Sproiingg!"