Oops... this isn't Building the Thrust Test Bench

Sorry everyone, I decided to slip in this post today since I have to go to the hardware store and buy a hinge before I can build the Thrust Test Bench.

Just a quick little update on where I am...

I had ordered all the parts, well, not quite true.  I forgot to order an extra set of arms for the Quad frame in bright green color and also bright green props.  Both are for the front of the Quad to help in orientation.  The normal arms are white and the props black.

Here is what the replacement arms look like:

The props are the same color, so I should be able to tell the front from the back (hopefully) a little better.
I placed the order this morning from HobbyKing in HongKong and this order is coming International Air Mail rather than Air Parcel Post like my big order.  We'll see which arrives first.

I also noticed something while reviewing my original order...  It appears I might have ordered the wrong motors - well kind of wrong.  They appear to be sending the same motor but not the "short shaft" version.  The motor I wanted basically has no prop shaft sticking out of the motor.  You have to screw on a prop adapter to the motor bell housing and the prop goes on that.  The motor it appears they are sending (can't tell for sure) has a shaft, which will be in the way.  So, if I do get the "wrong" motor I will need to cut off the shaft with my Dremel tool.  I will need to come up with a good way to make sure none of the metal "saw dust" from the cutting gets into the motors.  Remember the motor are stuffed with powerful magnets so any metal filings will get pulled into the motor by the magnets.
My plan is to tape up the openings and then wrap the entire motor in aluminum foil before cutting.
Hopefully I will receive the correct motor, but just in case, I will be ready.

I promise the next post will be: Building the Thrust Test Bench