Announcing New 1/3-Scale Kit ~ Schweizer TG-3 by Peter Goldsmith Design

[BryanB]

That was my first impression when I saw the box was how small it was but then I tried lifting it..

[ARUP]

It's going to blow your mind when you see how such a large airplane can fit into such a small box! It must be like those 'sponge' toys where you just add water...! lol What a great flying sailplane, too. I saw Peter's fly all weekend 'on the mountain'!

[BryanB]

Postman came bearing presents today! Woohoo!

[Pgoldsmith]

Something to keep you guys motivated while I’m cutting kits...😜

https://www.schweitzer-tg3-1-1.petergoldsmithdesigns.com/page

[BryanB]

Good point. The 7040 is pretty slow. Love the torque though..

[Pgoldsmith]

Yes, it can be made to fit. I used to recommend it as a release servo however I had a near mishap where I couldn’t release fast enough on takeoff, the transit speed on the 7040 is a little slow as it’s intended for retracts. Since the mishap Ive changed to the 6220.

[BryanB]

Will the SPMSA7040 fit for the release servo?

SPMSA7040
Length:1.7
Width:0.87
Height:1.07
Weight:1.48oz 42g

SPMSA6220
Length:1.58
Width:0.79
Height:1.02
Weight:1.6oz 46g

[Pgoldsmith]

Standard size 100oz servos will work on Ail,Rud, and Spoiler. Elev needs to be the SPM7020 and release needs to be the SPMSA6220 due to height restrictions.
As for why the 6220, kinda 1 size fits all mentality, carry over from my competition days.. It’s also a excellent servo that I have used in other models, I don’t like recommending servos I haven’t tested..

[Tom]

Pete said 6020 on his FB post not 6220. Not sure which is correct though

Which are “ discontinued”......from the looks of the drawings “normal” servos will work........$800 for servos is a bit much to swallow for a plane of this size.....

[wesryman]

Pete said 6020 on his FB post not 6220. Not sure which is correct though

[Tom]

Thanks Peter. Is the 6220 required due to size or just the optimal choice? Was wondering if the 5060 would be suitable.

Or the A6150.........$39.99 and more torque then the $94.99 A6220

[Swiss1]

If you are interested, I will be putting together hardware and Electronics packages for this model!
Call me at The Model Box 205 978 8787.

Jeremy
SCC​​​​​​AAA TTTN

[BryanB]

Thanks Peter. Is the 6220 required due to size or just the optimal choice? Was wondering if the 5060 would be suitable.

[Pgoldsmith]

2 x SPMSA7020 Elev.
8 x SPMSA6220, aileron 4, Spoiler 2, release 1, rudder1

[BryanB]

Is there a servo list coming? I don’t recall seeing what torques or how many are going to be recommended.