I use the same method, I just put the concave magnent on the stem and the ball on the plane.....
I use the same method, I just put the concave magnent on the stem and the ball on the plane.....
Well I'm late for the plane as normal!
Since Aerodrome Accessories is not out 9of business, can someone tell me where to get the rings and balls? Or at least what size the ring magnets and balls are so I can hunt for them?
Thanks in advance.
amazon, ebay or hobby stores. "Countersunk ring magnets" between 8 - 12mm wide and 3mm high work well. 3/8" or 5/16" ball bearings. I used a two-part epoxy to attach them. Rough up the ball bearing with a file or sandpaper and it will help. I used these:
ring magnets
Installed them "upside down" since it was easier to tape off the bottom of the hole, fill with epoxy, and place the peg for it to dry but they've worked fine. Could pretty easily do them the other way though so that the cup side faces up.
I'm posting this here, as I think it's applicable to those who like the magnet gimbal system.
There's a magnet in the base that's flush with the base surface, and the "pegs" are cylindrical magnets.
I've found this much easier to use than pegs with mechanical attachments.
Hopefully some folks will find inspiration here.
Very creative
Nicely done, Sean
It looks more stable for those high flying aircraft like bombers. Are the magnets the same size as a standard peg Sean?
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
That looks a very neat solution.
Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!
In the U.S., at least, one can purchase from Amazon rare earth circular "hole magnets" that are 10mm across, 3 mm thick, with a 3mm hole. The hole size is a perfect fit for .177 inch steel balls (BB's).
The "pegs" I'm using re 6mm dia. x 12mm length.
Even at 8 "pegs" tall it's still very stable. The magnets have a lot of "stick."
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