Caelus New F3A design by Top RC Model
#378
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Best Way to Balance
I'm pretty much done with the bulk of the work, now it's time for the details.
Most of he guys are running the CG at about .5 inch behind the wing tube, I need a starting point. How do you guys balance this monster. I do not have any devices used to balance a plane. I'm open for any ideas on what and or how you do it.
Thanks
Most of he guys are running the CG at about .5 inch behind the wing tube, I need a starting point. How do you guys balance this monster. I do not have any devices used to balance a plane. I'm open for any ideas on what and or how you do it.
Thanks
#380
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Hi Guys believe it or not the popularity of this plane is growing.
I've been caught without any in inventory.
I have a large shipment due in about 6 weeks.
I've opened it up for pre orders with a nominal deposit required.
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/50-depos...e-feb-1st-2016
From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all the owners for your support. It means everything to me to make sure my friends who happen to be my customers have a good experience with the planes we sell them.
TopRCModel too has been a terrific company to represent. From my aspect I'd put them in a very select group of the best of the best along with BJ Craft. Honorable, truthful and easy to communicate with.
Thanks, Mike Mueller
I've been caught without any in inventory.
I have a large shipment due in about 6 weeks.
I've opened it up for pre orders with a nominal deposit required.
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/50-depos...e-feb-1st-2016
From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all the owners for your support. It means everything to me to make sure my friends who happen to be my customers have a good experience with the planes we sell them.
TopRCModel too has been a terrific company to represent. From my aspect I'd put them in a very select group of the best of the best along with BJ Craft. Honorable, truthful and easy to communicate with.
Thanks, Mike Mueller
#381
Hi Guys believe it or not the popularity of this plane is growing.
I've been caught without any in inventory.
I have a large shipment due in about 6 weeks.
I've opened it up for pre orders with a nominal deposit required.
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/50-depos...e-feb-1st-2016
From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all the owners for your support. It means everything to me to make sure my friends who happen to be my customers have a good experience with the planes we sell them.
TopRCModel too has been a terrific company to represent. From my aspect I'd put them in a very select group of the best of the best along with BJ Craft. Honorable, truthful and easy to communicate with.
Thanks, Mike Mueller
I've been caught without any in inventory.
I have a large shipment due in about 6 weeks.
I've opened it up for pre orders with a nominal deposit required.
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/50-depos...e-feb-1st-2016
From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all the owners for your support. It means everything to me to make sure my friends who happen to be my customers have a good experience with the planes we sell them.
TopRCModel too has been a terrific company to represent. From my aspect I'd put them in a very select group of the best of the best along with BJ Craft. Honorable, truthful and easy to communicate with.
Thanks, Mike Mueller
(Mike, do you need my address to mail the commission checks?...lol)
#383
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Mike
http://www.f3aunlimited.com/50-depos...e-feb-1st-2016
#385
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Hi everyone.
I just put the new batch on the inventory list for sales.They are scheduled in here on Tuesday so shipping to customers on Wednesday at the latest.
Feel free to order now. We have a limited amount left and more coming in the fall.
As always package deals for this plane are available.
Thanks for making this plane a great success.
Mike Mueller
I just put the new batch on the inventory list for sales.They are scheduled in here on Tuesday so shipping to customers on Wednesday at the latest.
Feel free to order now. We have a limited amount left and more coming in the fall.
As always package deals for this plane are available.
Thanks for making this plane a great success.
Mike Mueller
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contradrive on Caelus
Hey guys, I received the Caelus today and wanted to get started on the build thread, unfortunately I will only be posting pics and giving general views tonight as I am leaving early in the morning headed to South Arkansas for Thanksgiving with my family. However I do plan to get started first of the week getting it ready to go.
First of all, the package arrived in great shape and surprisingly only took about 8 days to get here. A very nice touch from the guys at Top RC Model was an email that I received on Monday letting me know that the model had arrived at customs in San Francisco and would be clearing customs there very soon. So to say the least I was surprised when I got the call from my post office this morning that they had a large box they needed me to come pick up.
Following are pics of the unpacking of the different components.
First of all, the package arrived in great shape and surprisingly only took about 8 days to get here. A very nice touch from the guys at Top RC Model was an email that I received on Monday letting me know that the model had arrived at customs in San Francisco and would be clearing customs there very soon. So to say the least I was surprised when I got the call from my post office this morning that they had a large box they needed me to come pick up.
Following are pics of the unpacking of the different components.
I've came across this thread and reading your comments that this plane is a good choice for whom's looking for a composite plane with an affordable price tag.
I would like to know if anyone has fitted a ContraDrive unit on it and if yes how it behaves and moreover if the correct CG
is easily manageable with the added nose weight.
many thanks in advance for your replies
guerins
#391
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I rather doubt you could get the Caelus to balance properly with a Contra without placing the rudder servo in tail and replacing the battery tray and installing the tray after the plane is assembled. My question is why would you want the Contra?
Drop in a good motor, use a three blade prop and keep the weight down.
I've been struggling to figure out where the CG should be. Fortunately for me I have an FAI pilot that's within an hour drive (Ken Velez). He spent a good two hours working on set up, throttle curve, atv and trimming yesterday. All the changes he made were an improvement.
I needed to know for certain if the plane was setup correctly. He spent a bit of time adjusting the wing panels and moving the batteries and flight pack back. The plane now lands much better and the plane inverted much better. The rest is on me now to improve my skills (or lack of).
Also, I've taken a several photos along the way, during the building process. If you're interested I can place them in a public Dropbox folder if it helps.
Drop in a good motor, use a three blade prop and keep the weight down.
I've been struggling to figure out where the CG should be. Fortunately for me I have an FAI pilot that's within an hour drive (Ken Velez). He spent a good two hours working on set up, throttle curve, atv and trimming yesterday. All the changes he made were an improvement.
I needed to know for certain if the plane was setup correctly. He spent a bit of time adjusting the wing panels and moving the batteries and flight pack back. The plane now lands much better and the plane inverted much better. The rest is on me now to improve my skills (or lack of).
Also, I've taken a several photos along the way, during the building process. If you're interested I can place them in a public Dropbox folder if it helps.
Last edited by mgosson; 07-29-2016 at 06:48 AM.
#392
I've got a set of Caelus wings, stabs/elevators, and canopy available for anyone needing these items. My motor departed the airplane in flight causing pretty significant damage to the cowl, but I was able to get the model back on the runway intact. $400 for the wings, $125 for the stabs/elevators, $85 for the canopy. The wings and stabs will be supplied complete with the installed servos and control arms. Also have the gear legs, wheels, wheel pants, etc... available.
#395
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I've been a slacker.... Sorry I don't have a scale that can properly weigh the plane.
I'm not certain what battery tray you have used in the Caleus, I'm guessing it's the Gator RC version. If so you might want to add this to the collection. I just bought one to add to my Etude. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...ket-kit-grcrtb
Also, the ESC tray he now makes is pretty slick. I bought 2. 1 for the ESC and 1 for the Receiver. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...r-esc-tray-kit
Lastly, the deal Mike Mueller has on the Caeluse V2 lite is phenomenal, $1,100 and no freight charge, pretty tough to beat.
I'm not certain what battery tray you have used in the Caleus, I'm guessing it's the Gator RC version. If so you might want to add this to the collection. I just bought one to add to my Etude. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...ket-kit-grcrtb
Also, the ESC tray he now makes is pretty slick. I bought 2. 1 for the ESC and 1 for the Receiver. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...r-esc-tray-kit
Lastly, the deal Mike Mueller has on the Caeluse V2 lite is phenomenal, $1,100 and no freight charge, pretty tough to beat.
#396
I've been a slacker.... Sorry I don't have a scale that can properly weigh the plane.
I'm not certain what battery tray you have used in the Caleus, I'm guessing it's the Gator RC version. If so you might want to add this to the collection. I just bought one to add to my Etude. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...ket-kit-grcrtb
Also, the ESC tray he now makes is pretty slick. I bought 2. 1 for the ESC and 1 for the Receiver. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...r-esc-tray-kit
Lastly, the deal Mike Mueller has on the Caeluse V2 lite is phenomenal, $1,100 and no freight charge, pretty tough to beat.
I'm not certain what battery tray you have used in the Caleus, I'm guessing it's the Gator RC version. If so you might want to add this to the collection. I just bought one to add to my Etude. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...ket-kit-grcrtb
Also, the ESC tray he now makes is pretty slick. I bought 2. 1 for the ESC and 1 for the Receiver. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...r-esc-tray-kit
Lastly, the deal Mike Mueller has on the Caeluse V2 lite is phenomenal, $1,100 and no freight charge, pretty tough to beat.
#398
Unboxed the Caelus. Wow, they lightened up things. Less carbon cloth in the nose, and less glass cloth in the tail of the fuse. Thinner sheeting on the wings, and appears to have less internal support out past the wing tube. I'd venture the first version was a little over- built, and Top Model pulled out everything possible to lower the final weight. Imo, they should have left the nose carbon cloth in, that continued to the landing gear block. Might not be an issue for those, like me, that will use the rear motor mount plate that Mike sells. The mount will add strength and twist resistance to the fuselage. I may add some carbon cloth strips where the motor mount is epoxied to the fuse. A point of reference....my version 1 came in at 4950 grams with no real effort to drop weight other than the carbon prop and spinner.
#400
I've been a slacker.... Sorry I don't have a scale that can properly weigh the plane.
I'm not certain what battery tray you have used in the Caleus, I'm guessing it's the Gator RC version. If so you might want to add this to the collection. I just bought one to add to my Etude. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...ket-kit-grcrtb
Also, the ESC tray he now makes is pretty slick. I bought 2. 1 for the ESC and 1 for the Receiver. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...r-esc-tray-kit
Lastly, the deal Mike Mueller has on the Caeluse V2 lite is phenomenal, $1,100 and no freight charge, pretty tough to beat.
I'm not certain what battery tray you have used in the Caleus, I'm guessing it's the Gator RC version. If so you might want to add this to the collection. I just bought one to add to my Etude. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...ket-kit-grcrtb
Also, the ESC tray he now makes is pretty slick. I bought 2. 1 for the ESC and 1 for the Receiver. http://www.f3aunlimited.com/gator-rc...r-esc-tray-kit
Lastly, the deal Mike Mueller has on the Caeluse V2 lite is phenomenal, $1,100 and no freight charge, pretty tough to beat.