Pilatus PT6 Turbo Porter - Renovation

Dave,

The Prop is a Biela carbon scale prop, not sure of the size as the markings are all scale (see pic) but I will get around to measuring it at some stage. May put a wooden three blade prop on for initial test flights in case of any ground strikes, until I have got the hang of the model etc.

Bill had used the computer D plugs because there are two servos plus LED wingtip lights and he obviously wanted a single plug/socket. I ordered from Nexus a Powerbox ready wired and sealed Multiplex plug loom (bit expensive but having been bonded and sealed should withstand the constant plugging and unplugging), which I will cut to the correct lengths and then add the JR servo plugs/sockets to the cut ends. I will then use a separate JST or JR plug and socket for the lights.

Have spent the last 24 hours making new mounts for the air tanks and the fuel tanks as there were none for the air tanks and the fuel tank ones were less than neat or robust. The old tank mounts took some removing as they had been glued in with hard Balsa triangle strip, using some sort of quite brittle epoxy resin.

I have sealed the new mounts with a couple of coats of Eze Kote resin. I plan to make all mounts and fittings easily removable as in my experience gaining access for maintenance to all the complex systems in turbine models is an absolute must.

Thank you for showing the renovation work on the Pilatus.I was interested in the new connectors you're using , they'll solve my problem with plugging/unplugging all the connectors in my two piece fuselage for the Hannibal. I never thought of using those. Thanks again.

These versions of the multiplex connector look exceedingly good with a built in cable restraint.


www.nexusmodels.co.uk/emcotec-mpx-6-pins...-pairs-a86010-4.html

Pretty steep for two plugs! For my small electronic projects I am using JST headers and female plugs, these have a positive lock. Alternatively if you are happy with soldering Molex make numerous "latching" single or double row connectors with 1.5A or 3A capable pins and cable support. 4 to 24 pins. A Molex header is about 0.65 ea and plug similar. Depending on the Header style you don't have to fix it into a PCB/Vero board although I would.

That's my four pennies worth...

Peter, I do like those powerbox/multiplex jobbies, they seem safe and secure.
I went with these in the end for the Hawk www.ukjetshop.com/store/c9/Housings.html as I needed something capable of plugging/unplugging 4 servos per wing at once.
Jeleous a little of the Mercury..... it was released about a month after I'd finished the install of a PB Competition SRS, iGyro SRS and separate door sequencer!! I seem to recall its smaller overall too!

Really looking forward to seeing this.