CL-415 group-build thread

electroflyer · December 26, 2018, 09:22:16 PM

Guys they look great!
Michael is just rocking this build.
I hope to start my wing next week, but I do not want to rush my build as I am enjoying the planning as well as building and do not want to forget something that I will not be able to deal with later when it is sealed up. For instance, I will be using mechanical linkages to activate flaps and ailerons and that takes a bit longer to setup.

Michael · December 27, 2018, 09:55:08 AM

Tail "bullet" fairing takes shape.

Michael · December 27, 2018, 10:26:50 AM

Mostly sanded smooth and to size/shape.

bweaver · December 27, 2018, 10:40:05 AM

I love the bullet fairing and your choice of materials!!!!

Michael · December 27, 2018, 11:57:35 AM

Rob, do we need decals/graphics?

Michael · December 28, 2018, 10:37:26 AM

Glenn, ...

Rob and I want to order graphics. Are you interested?

Michael · December 28, 2018, 10:37:44 AM

Look here for inspiration!

http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,4354.0.html

electroflyer · December 28, 2018, 12:22:19 PM

Yes I would be interested!

Michael · December 28, 2018, 01:51:45 PM

OK, Rob, order 3 sets please, but with different numbers, if possible.

octagon · December 28, 2018, 02:02:23 PM

Ok will get a quote and let you know. We want the numbers and the identification (C-GOxx) and the nose numbers. Should I ask her about the stripe?

Michael · December 28, 2018, 02:47:48 PM

Stripe? Sure, ask.

octagon · December 28, 2018, 06:49:55 PM

Got the servos in the wings, everything works and goes the way it is supposed to go. Nacelles are pretty much finished and I will sheet the top of the wing tomorrow (from the nacelles out, need to leave the centre section open to be able to add the wiring. I need to start working out what motors and ESCs I will use. Thinking maybe Eflite 15s turning a 3 bladed prop. 40 A ESC should be about right I think.

sihinch · December 28, 2018, 10:25:30 PM

Looks really nice Rob.

What do you think the finished flying weight will be? 7lbs or so?

octagon · December 29, 2018, 09:34:10 AM

Thanks Simon. As it sits now it is about 3 pounds. I have yet to sheet the top of the wings, but I don't want to do that until I have the motors and ESCs figured out. Then I plan to fiberglass it and then paint after that. I am hoping it will come out at around 5 pounds without the batteries, so maybe 6 pounds flying weight?

Crazyflyer · December 29, 2018, 10:10:21 AM

Even the full size ones can hit flag poles!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnT3sUkK738