Guillows Zero RC Conversion Success

Guillows Zero RC Conversion Success

Join me is this video as I convert a Guillows Zero RC conversion with a more powerful electric motor and RC electronics. And see that after the test flights, the model is now has plenty of power and flies very well with ailerons in place of a rudder.

I have done five Guillows RC conversions to date. I have had great success with the ParkZone line of micro electronics, but these units are best suited for Guillows models weighing under 3.0 ounces. The original Zero came in at 3.7 ounces, just a bit too heavy for the micro electric motor.

The Guillows Zero build is straightforward with no surprises. The video will cover the wing, fuselage and tail surfaces as well as lightening techniques. The model is covered by with Parklite iron on covering.

The rudder did not provide enough control force to keep the wings level, thus the decision to add strip ailerons for the final Guillows Zero version. The ailerons worked just fine, and I think I would make them a big larger on a future build of this model.

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Tim

Original Zero with ParkZone electronics:

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Guillow Zero components:
Suppo A1504 brushless motor (www.AltitudeHobbies.com)
Hitec HS40 servos
Castle Talon 15 ESC
Spektrum AR410 receiver
ThunderPower 2 cell lipo 325 battery

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Modification overview
02:55 - Failed initial flights
04:39 - New RC electronics and motor
06:00 - Install new components
12:55 - Ailerons installation
16:15 - Successful test flights
17:52 - Closing thoughts