Hobby King Red Swan Build Blog
It's ordered and taking forever to arrive, but soon...! I've built two balsa kits in the past, both from Mountain Models - the Lucky ACE and Switchback. Both went extremely well and I really enjoyed the build process. I wanted to build another plane and also wanted to try building from another manufacturer. In this case, I have no idea who the manufacturer really is so I figured it'd be an interesting comparison.
I haven't seen the quality of the kit yet, but I have a few ideas about what I want to do to make sure it's durable enough to handle some abuse.
I plan on updating this blog as the build progresses.
I haven't seen the quality of the kit yet, but I have a few ideas about what I want to do to make sure it's durable enough to handle some abuse.
I plan on updating this blog as the build progresses.
Turnigy 1811 2000kv vs. C10 2900kv
Testing motors w/Turnigy Plush 10A ESC and 7.4V 500mAh battery in preparation of upgrading the stock brushed motor on my son's Hobby King Atom Mini Glider.
Turnigy 1811
4x4 prop = 2.5A, 19.4 watts, and 84 grams thrust.
4x2.5 prop = 1.8A, 14.2 watts, and 91 grams thrust.
4.5x4 = 2.6A, 21 watts, and 115 grams thrust.
5x3 = 2.4 A, 19 watts, and 128 grams thrust.
C4
4x4 prop = 4.2A, 31 watts, and 80 grams thrust.
4x2.5 prop = 3.3A, 25 watts, and 75 grams thrust.
4.5x4 prop = 4.3A, 31 watts, and 128 grams thrust.
5x3 prop = 4A, 29 watts, and 164 grams thrust. (I went this route)
Further testing to be done on C1822 motor a few other props to see if I can force myself to understand how prop size and pitch changes Amps, Watts, and Thrust.
Turnigy 1811
4x4 prop = 2.5A, 19.4 watts, and 84 grams thrust.
4x2.5 prop = 1.8A, 14.2 watts, and 91 grams thrust.
4.5x4 = 2.6A, 21 watts, and 115 grams thrust.
5x3 = 2.4 A, 19 watts, and 128 grams thrust.
C4
4x4 prop = 4.2A, 31 watts, and 80 grams thrust.
4x2.5 prop = 3.3A, 25 watts, and 75 grams thrust.
4.5x4 prop = 4.3A, 31 watts, and 128 grams thrust.
5x3 prop = 4A, 29 watts, and 164 grams thrust. (I went this route)
Further testing to be done on C1822 motor a few other props to see if I can force myself to understand how prop size and pitch changes Amps, Watts, and Thrust.
HK Mini P-51, Taking the Scenic Route, Part 1
I could probably better title this "More Money and Time than Brains", or "I Can't Believe my Wife Didn't Stop me From Buying Another Plane."
Either way, with limited flying experience, a semi-limited budget, and limitless understanding from the Minister of Finance (my wife) I ordered the Mini P-51 from HobbyKing.
To be honest with myself, I'm not ready for it, and I'd wager that if I were to fly it right now it'd be scrap within minutes. But this isn't a plane I purchased to fly RIGHT NOW. It's more of a "wait until Spring" project, where I've allowed myself time to build the plane and develop the skills. Plus it gives me something to tinker with in the meantime.
The hangar currently houses:
1. Hobby Zone Super Cub, modified with a flattened wing with ailerons and an upgraded ESC and RX. Otherwise it's pretty much stock. It's been crashed and repaired a number of times, but still flies great (now that the electronics are upgraded). It's currently 20% epoxy by volume. When it hits 40% I'll buy a new fuselage and wing and re-build it completely.
2. Park Zone Ultra Micro T-28, which is a blast to fly. Considering how fragile it is, it's still in great shape and is my go-to plane when I have only a limited amount of time/space to fly. There is a small-ish park near our house, too small for other planes, but the UM is perfectly at home there.
3. HK Atom Mini Glider. This one is actually my son's plane, but I bought it for him so...Continue Reading
Either way, with limited flying experience, a semi-limited budget, and limitless understanding from the Minister of Finance (my wife) I ordered the Mini P-51 from HobbyKing.
To be honest with myself, I'm not ready for it, and I'd wager that if I were to fly it right now it'd be scrap within minutes. But this isn't a plane I purchased to fly RIGHT NOW. It's more of a "wait until Spring" project, where I've allowed myself time to build the plane and develop the skills. Plus it gives me something to tinker with in the meantime.
The hangar currently houses:
1. Hobby Zone Super Cub, modified with a flattened wing with ailerons and an upgraded ESC and RX. Otherwise it's pretty much stock. It's been crashed and repaired a number of times, but still flies great (now that the electronics are upgraded). It's currently 20% epoxy by volume. When it hits 40% I'll buy a new fuselage and wing and re-build it completely.
2. Park Zone Ultra Micro T-28, which is a blast to fly. Considering how fragile it is, it's still in great shape and is my go-to plane when I have only a limited amount of time/space to fly. There is a small-ish park near our house, too small for other planes, but the UM is perfectly at home there.
3. HK Atom Mini Glider. This one is actually my son's plane, but I bought it for him so...Continue Reading
