Multiplex Tucan
The elevator servo is installed towards the back of the fuselage. This short and direct connection (above left) makes fine tuning of any of the surfaces much
thing worked perfectly. The clevises are very handy on all control surfaces, so with just a 1.5mm allen wrench in hand everything can be easily adjusted mechanically. This means that a very simple 4-channel radio is all that is required to fly the Tucan. Of course, if re- tractable landing gear is to be installed, a 5- channel radio will be required. On the subject of retracts, the Tucan ap- pears to be ready to accept a set of retracts in an instant. If Multiplex had something
easier. Molded within the model (above right) are cutouts for the optional retracts which can still be installed easily at a later date.
available during the build, it would have been an easy decision to install them. Rather than try to adapt something, I’ll wait for the recommended equipment to be ready and make the switch at a later time. Incidentally, if the retracts are not installed during the initial build, it is possible that the beautiful set of precut decals that Mul- tiplex includes may have to be slightly cut in order to run the wires or air lines for the retracts. In the meantime, the included
fixed gear fit very nicely into the Tucan and appear to be very robust. [Currently, Hitec is working on both a more powerful motor and a retract system made specifically for the Tucan. –Ed.]
Installing the recommended Himax HC3528 brushless outrunner and Castle Creations Thunderbird 54-amp speed con- trol is fairly straightforward. There is the potential for a problem if the motor wires are not carefully placed however. The wires
Multiplex provides a full graphics package that really makes the Tucanstand out. The alternating bird like bottom (above left) helps immensely for pilot orientation. Like the elevator servo, the rudder servo (above right) has a pocket
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molded into the fuselage. The hinges on both surfaces are molded within the foam that creates live hinges. Not only does this save time during assembly but also virtually eliminates flutter at high speeds.
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