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Title: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: wwwarbird on May 30, 2013, 10:12:39 PM: I'm currently "bashing" an ARF Nobler kit and I need this dimension for reference. I failed to record this info prior to chopping off the stock wingtips...

On a stock Nobler, or the ARF, where exactly does the front leadout cross the end wing rib? In other words, I need an accurate measurement from the wing L/E at the end rib back to where the leadout crosses that same rib.

Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: Bill Hummel on May 31, 2013, 02:26:17 PM: Wayne, on the ARF in the basement, it's just about 5.5 inches from the trailing edge. The CENTER of the two leadouts is at 5 inches from the trailing edge.
Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: Tim Wescott on May 31, 2013, 02:28:55 PM: Wayne -- use adjustable leadouts!! You'll be happier for it.
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: wwwarbird on May 31, 2013, 09:18:16 PM: Quote from: Tim Wescott on May 31, 2013, 02:28:55 PM
Wayne -- use adjustable leadouts!! You'll be happier for it.

I normally do Tim, and that would be the wise decision, but I'm skipping it this time.
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: Trostle on May 31, 2013, 09:44:12 PM: Quote from: wwwarbird on May 31, 2013, 09:18:16 PM
I normally do Tim, and that would be the wise decision, but I'm skipping it this time.

Wayne,

I respectfully have to ask why would you not incorporate the ability to adjust the leadout positions. You have gone to the trouble and expense to have a model capable of doing a stunt pattern. With essentially no additional cost and a very small increment of additional time, you will have the ability to trim the model for better performance. It makes no sense not to do it.

Keith
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: RandySmith on May 31, 2013, 09:52:18 PM: Quote from: Trostle on May 31, 2013, 09:44:12 PM
Wayne,

I respectfully have to ask why would you not incorporate the ability to adjust the leadout positions. You have gone to the trouble and expense to have a model capable of doing a stunt pattern. With essentially no additional cost and a very small increment of additional time, you will have the ability to trim the model for better performance. It makes no sense not to do it.

Keith

Really GOOD advice ! ;D
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: Tim Wescott on May 31, 2013, 10:03:47 PM: Quote from: wwwarbird on May 31, 2013, 09:18:16 PM
I normally do Tim, and that would be the wise decision, but I'm skipping it this time.

OK. I'll pile on. Any time I find myself saying "that would be the wise decision -- nah" I end up regretting it.
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: wwwarbird on May 31, 2013, 10:07:57 PM: I agree and you guys are correct. I appreciate the replies and I will reconsider, but I would still like this reference.
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: wwwarbird on May 31, 2013, 10:11:05 PM: Quote from: Bill Hummel on May 31, 2013, 02:26:17 PM
Wayne, on the ARF in the basement, it's just about 5.5 inches from the trailing edge. The CENTER of the two leadouts is at 5 inches from the trailing edge.
Hope that helps!

Thanks Bill, I sent you a PM...
Title: Re: Nobler leadout position question...
Post by: Bill Hummel on June 01, 2013, 11:42:43 AM: Wayne, PM back to ya...