I have PolecatAero's X-terminator and I have only slotted the boom. I trust this method much more than what you described. Keep in mind even a little bit of glass and epoxy will probably require lead in the nose. Maybe you should email Denny directly, there are pictures on his website that show both versions: http://www.polecataero.com/products/xp3/xp3-pics.shtml
He is a nice dude and will probably share his experience with you. Frank ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Giron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 9:00 PM Subject: [RCSE] DLG Fin Mount Question > I'm putting together my first DLG. > > Is OK to just epoxy the verticle fin to the CF boom instead of slitting the > boom and slitting the fin? > I'm thinking that the slot will weaken the boom and the fin. Once epoxied to > the fin, I'll go back with > a very thin wrap of glass at the attatchement point. > > Will a typcial DLG launch rip the fin off the rod when mounted this way? > > - Steve > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
