Andy_B Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 so when Alan has attached the spec sheet Mike and it says NCR18650 and Li-on cell thats wrong then ..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Nuffin, I was mistaken, read 3.6 and thought thats what I charge to - but that was nominal not charged figure. nominal V say 3.3v Life, 3.6 Li-ion, 3.7 lipo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Dont worry about the battery lets get away from that The brass ballast supplied only adds up to 1362g (wings and joiner)and the spec sent with the model states 4660g for 74.98 g/dm2 Looks like i'll be making some lead ones for good conditions This model may not need more than 3362g flying weight but I like to have the choice I am assumed all up weight is a bout 2kgs as I dont have any suitable scales here (used franking machine scales for ballast weights) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinet Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 4.2v is right per the data sheet. That's the lipo setting on most chargers. Lion and lipo both use cc/cb charging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 sorry I meant 1590g of ballast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, Allen Elliott said: The brass ballast supplied only adds up to 1362g (wings and joiner)and the spec sent with the model states 4660g for 74.98 g/dm2 In that case, you need 4661g! Tungsten would get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinet Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 How much was it Allen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 £1600 I paid. £2000 for Model Wing bags Servos Battery Fitting service Wiring looms Custom colours Ballast set Nose weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 But it was the free t-shirt that sold it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinet Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 That is a bonus. Not bad all installed nowadays. Is it the f3b spec or did they make you something heavier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Handome Allen I'm sure thats a good deal but the adopted Scot in me makes me whince at the cost of top line mouldies these days. Bring back Acacia 2's at £450... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Currently AUW is 2131gs Wings 755g each Fuse 621g including tail CofG 110 with supplied nose weight (may be able to get it a little further down with some reshaping) and recommended CofG 98-104 so a little extra weight needed Managed to the the Multiplex 6RX to fit by removing casing, it's a damn close fit but it fits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinet Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 looks like a slim fuselage. It's a nice looking model all told. 14 hours ago, Peter G said: Handome Allen I'm sure thats a good deal but the adopted Scot in me makes me whince at the cost of top line mouldies these days. Bring back Acacia 2's at £450... I don't miss acacia build quality though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Looks very nice indeed Allen, I look forward to seeing the model, & watch you fly it 'on course' at the next Southern winter lg Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 17 hours ago, Peter G said: Bring back Acacia 2's at £450... .... but those were different £'s, Pete. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3fman Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 6 hours ago, oipigface said: .... but those were different £'s, Pete. £450 in 2000 is £715 nowadays according to an online calculator I have just used so you are quite right to say they were different £'s ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEP Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 the new toy on the hill today 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEP Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 look good in the air, in the light conditions next time some heavy stuff in Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 On 1/30/2018 at 11:13, satinet said: looks like a slim fuselage. It's a nice looking model all told. I don't miss acacia build quality though. Wasn't the best, but it worked, and was strong enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Elliott Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Maiden report Conditions where VERY light and I was flying empty so it was like flying with a lot of EXPO, very soft around the centre of the controls But as you would expect, flew straight out of the hand, very stable and very responsive to the air. Cant wait to get some weight in it, in a good blow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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