Eclipson Model A (free version)

[flyingkelpie]

Hello, did somebody tried it without motor as a slope glider? Maybe it would work if it´s printed in the LW-PLA?

I have this plane in PLA and its not super light but if you do it in LW then I reckon it would glide fairly well.

 

[Nexnes]

I can approve it works as a glider if printed in LW-PLA, also i made and printed a nose cone using TPU. In my case i got the CG right with a 6g Nose, Battery is a 5 Cell AAA Eneloop in the front, and i do not need any additional Ballast.

I have uploaded the nosecone to Thingiverse in case somebody needs it:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5403526

 

[Juanylaffue10]

Hola Buenas tardes... La verdad que estoy hace mucho tiempo con ganas de imprimir este avion.. pero mi impresora no imprimia como corresponde.. me cuesta mucho imprimir bien.. Hasta que prove con los GCODE.. IMPRIME PERFCTO.. Me podrian pasar los paramertros que usaron y que programa usan para hacer el Slice... Desde ya muchas Gracias--- Saludos desde ARGENTINA

 

[villemil]

What is wrong with the Fus1.stl and Fus1_intake.stl?
Both seem to be a bit tilted.
Already printed one and noticed that just now...

 

[ScottInIowa]

What is wrong with the Fus1.stl and Fus1_intake.stl?
Both seem to be a bit tilted.
Already printed one and noticed that just now...

I would guess to get the proper thrust angle

 

[villemil]

I would guess to get the proper thrust angle

No it is tilted to the side. You think the motor should point left or right?

 

[ScottInIowa]

No it is tilted to the side. You think the motor should point left or right?

Yes, that's correct. Just like all the small Flite Test planes

 

[WillL84]

No it is tilted to the side. You think the motor should point left or right?

Actually yes. Down and to the right to be specific: http://oldsite.electricrcaircraftguy.com/motor-thrust-angles

Google "Thrust angle"

 

[chuckl77]

I'm just building this plane as a hanger queen using PLA. I hate using CA glues and am thinking of using hot met adhesive. Any one have any experience with hot melt or have other adhesive recommendations?
Chuck

 

[kilroy07]

With PLA, you are already going to be on the heavy side... Lots of hot melt glue is just going to make that worse.

Also, you might get away with a smaller (cooler) glue gun... but one of the big industrial types will melt the pla I suspect.

 

[Goudbeekje]

I am currently printing the fuselage in pla.

Has anyone tried using an foam wing on it. Lets say a tiny trainer wing? Stretched a bit maybe.

It will save some weight.....

 

[Dark]

Guys, where is the cg suposed to be located ? I couldn't find it anywhere.
Thanks

 

[Xamith]

Guys, where is the cg suposed to be located ? I couldn't find it anywhere.
Thanks

It should be balanced at the two small (1mmx10mm or so) rectangles underneath the wings near the fuselage.

 

[Petfixer71]

where is the C.G on the model A... where to place the battery??

 

[TEAJR66]

where is the C.G on the model A... where to place the battery??

12:28 on the build video. There are rectangular indents on the bottom of the wing.