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Old 01-05-2018, 12:12 AM
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The blades are glued to the fiber hinge at a 90 degree angle. You set the blade pitch or what ever you wish to call it with a set of three jigs.


Attached is an image of the blade jigs in use and a close up of the hub.


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Also, why was this fun to design?


Helicopter and Glide recovery models are my two favorite types of models.


John Boren
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