Eclipson Model T - New filaments, a few tips and some failed flights

[@wylderyounghillbilly]

Way to keep at it. I've built several model C's and a model M power glider. I'm now working on the Pitts... all in lw-pla. They fly well but crash poorly. Go figure. I folded up the wings in the Model C, but just downloaded the upgraded wing stl that has the slot for a carbon fiber spar. I wish they all did, and I also wish they would put a decent size carbon fiber rod as a spine like the power glider has. Two of my model C's have broken when flipping over frontward in a grass landing and snapping the fuse in 2. Good thing I like building almost as much as flying. I would respectfully disagree with the comments about a bigger elevator. The flight I saw in your video didn't show lack of elevator authority. It looked to me like you could have been a bit tail heavy. I do agree about learning in a less windy day, but you rarely find those days when you have a new plane to try. Good luck Man.

[@rcprinter]

Hey man thanks for the support. Many more planes will be printed and crashed in the future!

[@ThomasGillot]

Your Model C experience sounds exactly like mine. After flipping forward in grass during landing the fuselage split. After fixing it and flying today the wings folded and completely destroyed it. At least I got one good flight in (plenty of power on 3S and 1400kv motor). Going to rebuild and try using a hardwood dowel as a spar instead of carbon fiber (which seems to be hard to find and pricey).

[@Poulpc]

Nice, it's hard flying such a light model in wind

[@rcprinter]

ya pretty hard to find a day around here with no wind unfortunately. I'm gonna need to keep looking for the best spot to fly these models.

[@Poulpc]

@@rcprinter I would say double the width of the elevator to give you more control, I remember when I was younger just duct taping a piece of thin cardboard to the elevator if it was a little windy, since you're a beginner a gyro would probably help to

[@rcprinter]

@@Poulpc love the elevator idea, that would help a lot. Gyro is a good idea too.

[@secretagb]

Oof man, keep it up, flying is nothing like driving! ;) Especially flying in greater than 2-4mph wind as a new pilot.

[@rcprinter]

Yeah, its a whole new experience and there's a lot to learn!

[@davidkettell6236]

GREAT ACROBATICS AT 18:00 even if they were unintentional.

[@rcprinter]

Haha thanks, ya completely unintentional.

[@MammothPaige]

Only go out when the wind is 5 mph or lower.

[@rcprinter]

good tip!

[@TakeItRC]

Great video, just subscribed. Where is this flying field, it’s beautiful!

[@rcprinter]

Its near Vernon BC Canada

[@CheChe1061]

those planes were tail heavy for sure. almost unflyable. Balance it 10mm behind the cross marks. Your settings for the LWPLA were off. get them right and LWPLA will be better, and fly better.

[@rcprinter]

Thanks for the tips. So far I'm not a fan of printing with LWPLA but I KNOW it will fly better based on countless youtube videos from those more experienced than I am. I like that when I print in regular PLA I can print a whole bunch of items together on on build plate without any issues so its far faster and the final product is much stronger as well so its a toss-up for me. I'm going to try another model soon and see how it goes, maybe I'll do it in LWPLA... thinking of this guy next: 3dlabprint.com/shop/piperj3cub/

[@CheChe1061]

@@rcprinter Ok, fair enough. I strengthen my LWPLA planes in critical areas with fiberglass cloth. It's very thin stuff, like tissue paper. But in the end, both PLA,s will break when crashed.

[@MuRaT_C]

That's looks like switzerland 🙂

[@rcprinter]

It does a little from the pics I've seen :) Would love to visit there someday.

[@MuRaT_C]

@@rcprinter You're always welcome here 🙂