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byoung466 11-30-2009 09:27 PM

Gaudius
 
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Theres not much to do to put this together but I will post here as I progress, it might be slow going though.

As shown model requires addition of firewall if you choose to firewall mount your motor, elevator servo plates, mounting details for the chin cowl and installation of canopy clip are requred, as is a battery tray. I think thats about it. So less these items fuse weight as shown in pictures is 1764 grams.

A good hardware kit is included with light wheels and axles, surface horns, harch latch; wheels at 18g each are included in weight above.

Finish shines up nice with some automotive cleaner wax.

Pictures are as received. I just taped pieces in place.

My plan is firewall mounted Plettenberg and Jeti ESC.

Barye 11-30-2009 09:58 PM

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More info please. Who makes it and how can I get one? Price? Thanks

byoung466 11-30-2009 10:27 PM

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I ordered direct from http://www.jm-composite.com/index_en.htm which is in Czech republic.
I understand Chris will be carrying some http://www.f3aunlimited.com/ so you can check with him for price.

Chris Moon 12-02-2009 10:15 AM

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As of now, there will be 2 different versions coming into the US. A red scheme as pictured and an all white version. Pricing is $2075 for the all white and $2225 for the red. These are on order with JM now and I am waiting for an update from them now on delivery date. Anywhere from the first of the year to late Jan is the last estimate. Please understand that JM Composite's production rate for this plane is one (1) plane per week, and he can already sell everything he produces so it was a generous gesture for them to allow us to order a chunk of his production to be sent to the US. Depending on demand there will be a second order going in probably looking at early Summer delivery time.

wagen017 12-02-2009 02:49 PM

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Very, very interested in your flight report once it is together. Keep us posted!

Volkert

2Sunny 04-28-2010 07:35 PM

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I can't stand it anymore. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share this so I'll pretend like I don't know where this comes from, but with a RTF weight of 7 lbs 14.5 ozs and killer looks, I think someone should be shouting from the rooftops.


How's this for eye candy!




Still waiting for a complete flight report . . . hopefully after this weekends competition "down south" we'll hear more from the owner :D




http://images1f.snapfish.com/2323232...96%3A339nu0mrj















http://images1f.snapfish.com/2323232...96%3B339nu0mrj

svrcp 04-28-2010 09:16 PM

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2 Sunny you know you need one of these once you fly it. Wow I got a chance to fly it @ Green Sea's contest. Best plane I've flown, Chris let a couple of guys fly it. Very easy to fly great round's, vertical up and down straight. I hoping to fly it again this weekend at Wilson Salem contest, just Chris doen't know it yet. [:@]

Jr

Jason Arnold 04-28-2010 09:56 PM

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Hey Joe,

What happened to Lotto? He doesn't look his normal photogenic self. He looks a little stuffed to tell the truth... [&:]

Cheers
Jason.

Chris Moon 04-28-2010 10:03 PM

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Jason - That is Lotto's body double. He puts that out when I'm not looking and then runs out to party with the other dogs.

JR - company demo plane as always - you can fly it.

byoung466 04-28-2010 10:31 PM

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Well Chris made me feel bad, Ive been painstakingly assembly mine since November. Chris finishes his in 10 days....:eek: ...maybe less.

So I had to get mine done and fly it, it is a very nice handling plane. I think its about as good off the "assembly" table as I have had so far. Handles very well with some minor mixing getting it flying in good shape.

Has slight roll couple opposite applied rudder and a little push to the belly in knife. Some pull to canopy in downlines, pulls left some in uplines. Rolls very nice. Some CG change and incidence change this will get better.

Also 7lb 14oz w/o flight batteries. Equipment is Jetti 99, Pletty, JR8611 Rudder, 8411SA Aileron, 3421sa Elevator, LiFe hobbyzone 850mah flight battery.

Hans Meij 04-29-2010 01:48 AM

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With the vectorthrust that I have to remove due to the regulations


mups53 04-29-2010 04:25 AM

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Chris how much weight did the painting add?
Looks really nice. I'd like to see how many planes JM could sell if they had the ability to produce at a higher volume. The price on this plane is very fair.
Looking forward to more flight reports. Mike
Need a Lotto picture please!!!!!!

2Sunny 04-29-2010 05:35 AM

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ORIGINAL: Hans Meij

With the vectorthrust that I have to remove due to the regulations



Hans,

Looks outstanding!


Is that the factory paint job, and assuming you have a Plettenberg 30-10 in there do you restrict the throttle curve at all or just use your fingers to limit thrust?


How would you compare the Gaudius to other planes you have flown?



Joe

Hans Meij 04-29-2010 06:57 AM

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Hi Joe,
It is the factory paintjob. Did do the T-Can myself and a new rudder thats less deep to compensate for the extra lenth by the vector thrust.
Some notes about the vectorthrust. Have spend some time now to get aquianted to it. Had it mixed with an adaptable curve to the throttle and had it mixed to the rudder.
My conclusion is that a correct fixed side thrust is all you need. Some kind of power - sidethrust mix is not needed for this model (and perhaps all models)
The Gaudius so extremely rudder sensitive that rolling level is very easy.
With only a small percentage (10%) of vector mixed to rudder it moves like a snake through grass. So not only the tail that swings but now the head swings too. It did not make me fly better. So the Gaudius does not need a rudder -vector mix too.
I do not regret it that much that the rules are explained in a way that it is not allowed. The device did not help me that much and I will remove it.

Have flown two years competition with a Synergy. It is like an old dog. It perhaps can not do the difficult tricks but it keeps walking besides me even when it is not ordered to do that.
The Gaudius does the figure m with ease. It does everything with ease, but you have to stay on top of and keep steering or it will do its own thing. This is perhaps in general the difference between the newer designs and the older designs.
Until now i'm happy with it. I know and feel it has great potential, but we still have to become a team.

rcpattern 04-29-2010 07:24 AM

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I was able to fly Chris' at Green Sea. Very nice flying plane. Very easy to keep at a constant speed. It is a BIG airplane as well.

Arch

underdw 04-29-2010 07:44 AM

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7 lb 14oz! Wow that's light!

Chris Moon 04-29-2010 04:38 PM

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More pics and one of Lotto for Jason too!

mups53 04-29-2010 05:35 PM

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Chris, Lotto looks like you just woke him up. Disinterested and bored.
Nice plane. I like the Czech R board vinyl.

Buka 04-30-2010 02:37 PM

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dont mean to hijack.
since when is the vector thrust not allowed?
Beschorner was flying it at the worlds last year...

Hans Meij 04-30-2010 03:00 PM

RE: Gaudius
 
Read here:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9679081/tm.htm

felkinsr 07-14-2010 10:04 AM

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Subscribed.

HARRIS-G 10-18-2010 04:40 AM

RE: Gaudius
 
Can someone post a flight report of this bird? I am interested about and i can't find anything.

Thanks in advance

Harris

rcpattern 10-18-2010 06:24 AM

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Having flown one and watching several others, the plane flies very well. It has a VERY constant speed to it.

Very nice airplane,

Arch

4ptrol 10-18-2010 05:51 PM

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I have flown a Gaudius throughout most of this year. Quality is excellent. It is indeed a very constant flying airplane with good rolling, stall and spin entry capabilities. I am currently flying Advance with the Gaudius and have done well with it. Vertical lines are straight up and down with a small amount (3%) down for down lines. The plane flys with very little mix. On calm days the airplane is tough to beat. Windy conditions don't cause any issues. You need very little rudder input for point manuevers or slow rolls.
The plane builds very easy and comes out very light. Strong landing gear mount if you fly from grass. Landing gear is one piece and can be mounted in about five minutes. I lost my 1st Gaudius due to unknown causes and have since built another. This one is all white with a custom paint job. (THANKS JR FOR ALL THE HELP) I used the radio set-up from the 1st Gaudius for a start on the new one. The new Gaudius needed only 2 clicks of up elevator which actually brought the elevator to a perfect trim. If your CG is correct the airplane will trim completely neutral. I believe it presents well and can easily fly all classes. The 1st Gaudius was powered with a Plenty. The new one is powered by the Hacker Q-80. Both fly almost the same. I will say the front of the Gaudius is perfect for the Q-80. Very strong! You do not need to add the firewall if you use the Hacker. In either case you will be very satisfied with the power and by the way no cooling issues. I'll try to answer any other questions you have if you PM them to me.

Larry
D2 VP

svrcp 10-18-2010 07:44 PM

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You are WELCOME now can you post some picture. How's the weekend looks for at the FARM, need to work on a couple of things.
Jr[:@]

cygnet 10-18-2010 08:31 PM

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That's great news I just ordered one today looking forward to the build.

can773 10-18-2010 08:53 PM

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Thats great Dennis, I hope I can take a spin on it :D

cygnet 10-18-2010 08:55 PM

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Chad what mode do you fly? If mode 11 no problem

HARRIS-G 10-19-2010 06:18 AM

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Thank you all for your replies.

This will be my first electric pattern model and i am thinking to power it with Hacker C50 14XL.
I wanted to know about the quality of the kit if someone find any issues on wing or stab alligment or what is the final weight with batteries and if requires too many mixes to fly KE.
All these quensions made because i am burned with the kit quality of the Carf Integral i fly now and so many hours i spent to fix the problems i find.

Harris



wagen017 10-19-2010 11:18 AM

RE: Gaudius
 

ORIGINAL: 4ptrol

If your CG is correct the airplane will trim completely neutral. I believe it presents well and can easily fly all classes. The 1st Gaudius was powered with a Plenty. The new one is powered by the Hacker Q-80. Both fly almost the same. I will say the front of the Gaudius is perfect for the Q-80. Very strong! You do not need to add the firewall if you use the Hacker. In either case you will be very satisfied with the power and by the way no cooling issues.

Larry
D2 VP

ORIGINAL: byoung466


Also 7lb 14oz w/o flight batteries. Equipment is Jetti 99, Pletty, JR8611 Rudder, 8411SA Aileron, 3421sa Elevator, LiFe hobbyzone 850mah flight battery.

ORIGINAL: HARRIS-G

This will be my first electric pattern model and i am thinking to power it with Hacker C50 14XL.
I wanted to know about the quality of the kit if someone find any issues on wing or stab alligment or what is the final weight with batteries and if requires too many mixes to fly KE.

Harris

I think Larry answered your questions. 7 lbs 14 oz = 3,58kg with above configuration.

I would go for a Q80 or a Pletty as power source.

Volkert

HARRIS-G 10-20-2010 01:58 AM

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Volkert

Yes all my quensions are answered (instead i have more)

My first thought was the Q80 but i will set it with heavy batteries (RHINO 4900)
and i don't think i could be in the weight limit with this setup, thats why i decide to go with C50.

Harris

4ptrol 10-20-2010 07:28 AM

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I agree with using a Q-80. You will save weight in the fact no firewall is needed. Remember this airplane is very light yet very strong. You may want to make your decision as to power after you have the kit.(By the way this airplane goes together very fast.) I picked mine up on a Monday and was trimming it on the next Sunday.

Larry

Hans Meij 11-19-2010 06:55 AM

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As requested by Harris some pictures of interior:

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5767/p1000927k.jpg
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/25/p1000922k.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6281/p1000924k.jpg
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/3624/p1000925k.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9425/p1000926k.jpg

HARRIS-G 11-19-2010 07:24 AM

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Thanks a lot Hans for the photos.

Mike Wiz 11-19-2010 09:04 AM

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Nice looking radio install you got there, Hans. Thanks for posting the pictures. I'm going to use some of that jacket material for my wires next time.

MarkGrabowski 11-19-2010 09:47 AM

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Hans, I noticed the built-in side plate where the gear are mounted... seems an efficient way to do this. I see there is a plywood plate covering the part where the gear meet in the middle.... do you happen to have any photos showing the entire gear mounting method?

Hans Meij 11-19-2010 09:58 AM

RE: Gaudius
 

ORIGINAL: MarkGrabowski
Hans, I noticed the built-in side plate where the gear are mounted... seems an efficient way to do this. I see there is a plywood plate covering the part where the gear meet in the middle.... do you happen to have any photos showing the entire gear mounting method?
From factory there is only a plywood plate mounted. The gear mounts to the underside of the plate. The carbon re-inforcement to prevent the plate to bend and the bolts to be torn through the wood are my adaptation.
You can find additional info on the Lorenz site:
http://www.f3alorenz.homepage.t-onli...tml#kit-inhalt

svrcp 12-11-2010 05:14 PM

RE: Gaudius
 
Does any one knows where you can get some strap like the ones on post # 33 ?

Jr

Mastertech 12-11-2010 05:47 PM

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http://www.ronlund.com/rcheli-prod/CINCHSTRAP.html

http://www.ronlund.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?

svrcp 12-11-2010 06:26 PM

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thanks Tim that what I'm looking for. Are you useing them if so what lenght.

Jr


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