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Will you please calculate all the materials and equipment used to build the jet with prices this will help someone when building diamond jet , to maybe cut on some stuff to stay below $20000 , I build 3 of them and never got so expensive and I used good stuff, I’m going to post building forum for nr 4 same color orange
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Originally Posted by sysiek
(Post 12650123)
Will you please calculate all the materials and equipment used to build the jet with prices this will help someone when building diamond jet , to maybe cut on some stuff to stay below $20000 , I build 3 of them and never got so expensive and I used good stuff, I’m going to post building forum for nr 4 same color orange
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Very hard to impossible to build a 210+ size under 20k the exchange rate and taxes pretty high....plus now broker fees extra cost in shipping....ect...
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Originally Posted by Dansy
(Post 12650233)
Very hard to impossible to build a 210+ size under 20k the exchange rate and taxes pretty high....plus now broker fees extra cost in shipping....ect...
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Smoke tank from CMJETS.com! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...b81feea952.jpg Preping smoke tank with tabs. Would work fine to sit on the bottom of the fuse but the skin is flexible so I would rather have the former work supporting the weight. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f39fcf520a.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...57377249a1.jpg opened up the opening about 1/4" on 3 sides for tank to fit. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...2d3b7c9324.jpg Custom Skycandy Lighting setup. Missing nose gear light in picture. Wait till you see these things. |
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Decided to take molds of all the tips. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...030174fcec.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...50bb77e72d.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...b0497ed5ac.jpg Remaining silicone in the cup works great for epoxy mixing trays. Next day, peel it off and reuse. |
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The Mess before organizing and crimping wire ends on. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...54da02b1f7.jpg The finished product. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...5f9eebcfe3.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...89198561bc.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...35d47b84ef.jpg finished equipment tray except smoke fill and supply lines. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...a97a0f2672.jpg |
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Silicone added to tanks to keep in place. If removal is required later feed fishing line or safety wire under and it will slice through. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f517596504.jpg bit more oranizing. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...354a7cc43b.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...0c0e96b2f2.jpg |
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Nose weight a non issue and needed to get batteries as far forward in tray as possible. Glued some spare carbon tubes on the underside of the nose. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...cd7cba9da2.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...26a306a7b1.jpg Final Battery placement. Space at front of tray for stick on Lead weights. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...c5df1752e8.jpg Nose cone mounted. Decided to keep it simple and use 5 servo screws. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...00f891f294.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...0a26649b4e.jpg |
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Weight prior to nose weight added. UAT Full. 1" of fuel in tanks. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...b2d83d0ec5.jpg C of G at 312mm back from leading edge/root of wing. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...05bc500f0c.jpg Final weight with nose weight added. |
Great work Jonathan can't wait to her fly and see that Kingtech opened up, it will be great
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Engine Run! and some other small items.
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Nice! I can't wait to see the video of it on final with those lights.. I just put lights on my newest build and I'm wondering how distracting they will be lol.
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The light looking so good, I have two sets on the radio flyer and they look good but yours are much better looking, so test and make the clear stuff flat finish this will make the best light effect just like the milky car led light.
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Originally Posted by sysiek
(Post 12651447)
The light looking so good, I have two sets on the radio flyer and they look good but yours are much better looking, so test and make the clear stuff flat finish this will make the best light effect just like the milky car led light.
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I’m not sure but I think that actually aviation design is working on a full scale diamond but this is just not confirmed news, this will be actually very attractive jet much nicer than viper and probably faster and with using smaller turbine with longer range maybe two tandem seats,
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Originally Posted by sysiek
(Post 12651447)
The light looking so good, I have two sets on the radio flyer and they look good but yours are much better looking, so test and make the clear stuff flat finish this will make the best light effect just like the milky car led light.
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Originally Posted by sysiek
(Post 12651505)
I’m not sure but I think that actually aviation design is working on a full scale diamond but this is just not confirmed news, this will be actually very attractive jet much nicer than viper and probably faster and with using smaller turbine with longer range maybe two tandem seats,
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used plaster of paris to make plugs https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...408f6e09db.jpg Plugs complete https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...8a2bde4566.jpg First pulls I was struggling with webbing. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...386640ea28.jpg My Genius Daughter came up with the solution which was to add risers or "Bucks" under the points! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...7cdd716962.jpg |
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Cutting off a perfectly good tip! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...ed3c9269d4.jpg Test fitting the lenses. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...517b4855f6.jpg Front landing light wire and electronics installed. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...dc5eeadc16.jpg Front landing light glued to front strut with Hysol https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f170b98b79.jpg Belly Strobe installed! This thing is Bonkers! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...a7d04ce431.jpg Inside shot of the belly strobe. |
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Marker lights installed and glued. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...cc9cd6372b.jpg Front tip light installed. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...b14dd36496.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...5aa0866a8e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...1a41fe3113.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f8462d08a6.jpg Finished marker light. Glued in place with "Goop" so if ever needed it is removable with some manipulation https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...ddf841f1c6.jpg |
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https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...31874e9fb0.jpg glued the CC voltage regulator about 3" inside the opening and left the extension loose. Connector is easy to get at if ever needed. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...c2288d4df7.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...b222e9442a.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...fb4bb61972.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...f4b7fb43f1.jpg to mark line on lens. Held sharpie on lens and spun the tip. |
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lens installed with tape and paint line installed https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...78cec3664e.jpg Painted the glue area with color matched paint. Same paint installed on the servo coveres https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...9a53a1641a.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...d769c5d99e.jpg Lens glued in place with E6000 glue. Very similar to Goop but a bit more runny. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...b68eb90c5a.jpg Finished product. Was deciding if I should paint the white line but I will do that. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...e396fbfdff.jpg |
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