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wagen017 04-04-2011 08:13 AM

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all we need now is a picture of all three planes in knife edge!! ;)

Volkert

HARRIS-G 04-14-2011 03:35 AM

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After about 20 flights i decide to put on the new rudder with thicker TE, the problem was that yesterday we had strong crosswind at our airfield. So from what i was able so see is that the model is now much slower and the rudder authority i believe is better. I will wait for a calm day to see some more details.
The final weight of the new rudder is 65gr instead of 80gr of the original and i can change it in about 15 minutes.( just pull out the 0.8mm steel rod i pass through all hinges and put it back in place).

Harris

HARRIS-G 04-14-2011 03:36 AM

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Some more photos...

papaone 04-26-2011 03:59 AM

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Hello

Hotflyalex

Is it your video ?
Flights seem very smooth.
http://vimeo.com/22171654?ab

HotFlyAlex 04-26-2011 04:14 AM

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Yes it´s my video ;-)

2Sunny 04-26-2011 03:29 PM

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Viel Spass und auch mehr. Danke. Das ist wunderbar!


Joe in NY

mithrandir 04-26-2011 04:20 PM

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With a Name like GAUDIUS, it oughta have Chrome, Spinners and Underglow.... with Leapord Skin roll'n'tuck upholstery!!


it is a sweet looking model though!

Neo02 06-06-2011 03:14 AM

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After having lost my Leviosa for a stupid mistake (one screw...), I received rather unexpectedly a Gaudius instead of a second Leviosa... No problem! The planes flies great and - set up as per instrucrions - needed one click of trim to fly absolutely straight and level. Excellent machine! My setup: Plettenberg Xtra 30-10 EVO on a PT Model 21x13 carbon prop, Yeti Spin 99, Dualsky 5000 mAh 10S, Futaba gear.
Here are some pics!
Fabrizio

papaone 01-09-2012 04:16 AM

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Hello

I 'm building Gaudius with Hacker C14 XL same motor as installed on Harris's Gaudius.
Please have you any photos where are installed batteries ?

Claude

Hans Meij 01-09-2012 09:06 AM

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Hi Claude,
On the pics of my install you can see that i constructed quite a long battery mounting frame.
In the end only the part in front of the landinggear is used.
With a 1200gr battery the backside of the battery is about in line with the center of the landing gear.
CG is just in front of wingtube.
Regards,
Hans

HARRIS-G 01-10-2012 04:11 AM

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Hallo Claude

I will take some photos of my battery tray and my battery location on tray and post them tonight.

Harris

HotFlyAlex 01-10-2012 05:24 AM

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http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...4_409113_n.jpg

My Gaudius with Hacker C50 13Xl and SLS APL 4300mah 20C+. ;-)

HARRIS-G 01-10-2012 02:47 PM

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Photo of my tray and my battery location

Harris

papaone 01-13-2012 12:25 AM

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Hello

Thanks to Hans, Alex, Harris. Yours comments and pictures help me.
So my friend gave me nida plate he bought in Modelltecnik-Lorenz to install on his plane.
Batteries are fixed on the plate. The plate will be slipped in slots and screwed (pictures are better than my explanations !)
May be it's quicker to move batteries !

Claude




jbudd 06-18-2012 08:16 AM

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Does anyone have a template of the firewall shape for the Gaudius? I'm putting a Gaudius together for the US Nationals next month in Muncie and it would help speed along the project if I had an existing firewall outline to start from... A PDF file or even a photo would be great. It'll be powered by a rear-mounted Pletty 30-10 Evo.

Thanks, Jerry

svrcp 06-18-2012 01:25 PM

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Jerry I have a template that you can use. I'll try to email to you tonight. I also have a spare new left wing panel along with both stabs. I'm useing a differnt wings on mine.

Jr

vbortone 12-29-2012 11:53 AM

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Hello all,

Has anyone out there has flown the Gadious using the contra? I am finishing mine and I would like to hear some feedback.

Thanks and Happy New Year 2013,

OhD 12-29-2012 03:36 PM

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ORIGINAL: vbortone

Hello all,

Has anyone out there has flown the Gadious using the contra? I am finishing mine and I would like to hear some feedback.

Thanks and Happy New Year 2013,

I've only got nine flights on mine but it is feeling pretty good. I'm taking out some of the upthrust but everything else is just a matter of fine tuning.

Jim O

OhD 12-29-2012 03:42 PM

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I forgot to mention that I did add the flare to the rudder after the first five flights. Much better.

Jim

vbortone 12-29-2012 06:28 PM

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Hi Jim,

I am very happy to know that we have the same plane. I used to read your RCM articles many years ago. I am planing to add the flare in the rudder too. Planing to get it close to 25-26 mm total. I already took out the upthrust too. Please keep the information flowing as you have chance to finish trimming. I won't be able fly mine since it is too cold here in Kansas.

jjldk 12-29-2012 11:05 PM

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Hi All

What kind/brand of contra and motor are you using ?

Happy New Year from Denmark

/Jens

TonyF 12-30-2012 12:11 AM

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It's been my experience that you are much better off adding aft lateral area instead of rudder flares. I feel that adding drag to increase stability is not the way to go. Install a set of stab fences instead of the rudder flare. Less drag and better overall performance.

Everybody here who has shown pictures of their Contra is using the Brenner Contra Drive. I think Jim is using a Neu motor.

vbortone 12-30-2012 09:26 AM

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Tony,

Thanks for the comment. I will try your idea. It will be also easier and cleaner in the Gaudious. Yes, using Brenner contra and New motor.

Thanks,

bondtasha 12-30-2012 11:16 AM

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papaone or anyone

Do you have a link for the Neda oplate please for a europe supplier as I cant find it on the lorenz site


papaone 12-30-2012 11:53 PM

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Hello

I did'nt find on Modelltechnik site.
I know my friend bought these plates for the Gaudius.
Send to Wolfgang Lorenz a mail with photos.
Claude


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