Laines Planes 26" Balsa Cuda Build Thread

[rockyboy]

** hmmm ... why did google return results for 'week long angry drunken bender eyes' instead? **

 

[Turbojoe]

** hmmm ... why did google return results for 'week long angry drunken bender eyes' instead? **

Those were MY eyes!

Try these...........

Joe

 

[rockyboy]

First the leading edge and bottom of the wing get covered in white...



And then a little slicing with the vinyl cutter and the top side is done.



And then add some stripes on the bottom...



This is the kind of high contrast covering idea a person comes up with while looking at yet another plane needing repairs cause the pilot lost orientation. :black_eyed:

I'll save the angry eyes for another project coming later this fall.


Next up is mixing epoxy to mount the hinges and rudder...

 

[rockyboy]

Epoxied in the hinges, rudder, and some servo mounting blocks to the bottom of the servo hatches...



Then while I had the epoxy out I finished installing the hatch pins and magents...



And I found the perfect expression to put on the bottom of the nose

 

[Joker 53150]

Ha!

 

[RCMAN]

Sweet looking plane!

 

[HilldaFlyer]

That's pretty good. Mine would have a few teeth blackened out after the maiden.??

 

[PsyBorg]

I love the art work on the upper wings. Looks kind of post modern psychedelic in geometric space.

As for the face underneath I think the plane now MUST have a sound module of someone screaming so the crowd hears the Doppler effect as it whizzes by

 

[rockyboy]

That's pretty good. Mine would have a few teeth blackened out after the maiden.??

Lol!! I need to get some bugs on the teeth too

I love the art work on the upper wings. Looks kind of post modern psychedelic in geometric space.

Thanks! I like to keep trying different styles and expanding my skills with these

As for the face underneath I think the plane now MUST have a sound module of someone screaming so the crowd hears the Doppler effect as it whizzes by

Ohh - one of those little round screamer whistles mounted next to the rudder!!

https://smile.amazon.com/Assorted-C...&qid=1502218831&sr=8-14&keywords=wolf+whistle

From the description:

This well-made plastic siren/whistle, a touch over 3/4" in diameter and a similar touch under 2" long, has a perforated metal disk that rotates in response to a silent blast from the perpetrator's lungs.

 

[PsyBorg]

That sounds more like an EDF description then a whistle hehe. Shame Radio shack has tanked. one of those record-able sound module kits with a simple op amp and speaker could have been easy to make that thing do a scared kid scream as it rips by the crowd hehe.

 

[rockyboy]

And she's all done! Electronics and battery straps installed, radio bound and programmed - all ready for a maiden flight

Here are the pair of them for a couple beauty shots...

 

[Joker 53150]

Very nice! What is the weight difference and the power difference between them?

 

[willsonman]

Been lurking. Excellent work and coverage of the build! What motor did you end up with? I still have yet to purchase one. I thought I had one that would work but Laine said it is a bit too big. :black_eyed:

 

[rockyboy]

Thanks guys!

I'll need to throw them both on the scale tonight and see where they are at.

For the balsa Cuda I used this motor http://www.headsuphobby.com/Power-Up-400-Zoom-2200kv-Outrunner-Brushless-Motor_p_1614.html with a 40 amp ESC to keep things cool. It doesn't really have venting options, so I figured going oversized on the ESC will help keep the temperature down. Prop is a 6x4.5 bull nose I had laying around.

 

[nhk750]

It came out nice, I like the graphics! Maiden video please.

 

[rockyboy]

Thanks! I think maiden videos are a must - how else can we diagnose the carnage? :black_eyed:

 

[rockyboy]

Very nice! What is the weight difference and the power difference between them?

EPP Cuda
15.2 oz
Fun Fighter 2825 1950kv
6x4 prop
No idea of the thrust on this - anybody got a link to some test data?


Balsa Cuda
22 oz
Power Up 2212 2200kv
6x4 prop
264 watts (192 watts per pound)

The Power Up motor is only rated for 3 cell, but the Fun Fighter will take a 4 - I've only flown it on 3 so far and it's plenty fast for my thumbs at the moment.

 

[Lmopar69]

Excellent work on the Cuda build! I have found a new power system that will work on both the balsa and the EPP Cudas. Cobra 2217 2300 kr outrunner with an APC 6x4 prop. I like the APC E prop for 3S applications (EPP Cuda) and the APC Sport prop for 4S on the balsa Cuda. Use a 30ish amp esc on the EPP and 3S 2200 and use a 50 Amp on the balsa with a 4S 3000-3600. Balance is simple, speed is awesome and flight times are good. https://www.readymaderc.com/store/i...t_info&cPath=505_506_927_929&products_id=6375

Laine.

PS... I don't get into the forums too often, so if you have any questions. Email me at lainesplanes@gmail.com

 

[Lmopar69]

Also! We have a new Night Flyer version of the Cuda on the site! It allows for excellent lighting. I was flying mine at Apache Pass at 130mph in pitch black dark and LOVING IT.

http://lainesplanes.com/html/lp_2.html

Laine

 

[rockyboy]

Ohhh.... that looks awesome!! :applause: