DG-1000 Mounting the glider 'The Challenge"

has anyone managed to install non-slim
servos in the wings ?
I have some 12g 12mm wide servos but they are slightly
too thick to find in the wing hole.

yes I saw that but after receiving my order :/

I have 12mm thick ones and they don't quite fit
in the wing ... and the slim servos are on backorder now :/

just another quick question :)

which rods am I supposed to use to attach the winglets ?
I have 4 alu rods 3x30mm for the wings but no other ...
is it normal ?

Hi Makestik,

I'm not sure but I guess the kit comes with two pieces of rods just to fit to winglets and wings.

Below is the way that Thomanie teached me when I was in doubt in how to mount the winglets too, I think it will help u too much.

"1) The pin fastened in the winglet is supposed to enter a hole in the outer balsa wing tip. The hole is probably covered up by the covering. Find it. Remove as much of the covering as you dare from the outer wingtip rib to expose the wood, while keeping some overhang on the edge.

2) Sand away as much of the gelcoat as you can from the winglet inner rib surface, without sanding into the fibreglass. Coarse sandpaper gives better adhesion. Don't sand off all the gelcoat next to the aileron!

3) Temporarily install the winglet, and find suitable support for the glueing stage. Wing flat on workbench, support the winglet somehow.

4) Micro (epoxy + cotton flock or microballoons) the winglet to the wing. The mix should not be wet and allowed to run, but rather a a drier "paste". Don't glue the aileron ;)

5) Remove excess micro while still not adhered

6) Let dry

7) Tape the joint with suitable white or transparent tape. Use the kind that won't turn yellow and brittle in sunlight..."

Best Regards,

That is true Majestik, the total of rods must be 6, if your kit came with 4 it is wrong, but it´s not so serious, find a piece of wire in the same gauge.
Good luck.