[NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse

[Ron Van Putte]

I have two 2500 gram calibration weights.  On my electronic scale,  
they "weigh" 5008 grams.  The fuselage (with landing gear and wheels)  
is 3750 grams; the stabs (with stab tube) are 259 grams; the wings  
(with wing tube) are 998 grams.  That's a total of 5007 grams, so it  
actually weighs 4999 grams.  Remember, this airplane is all painted.

Ron

On Nov 6, 2009, at 11:15 AM, krishlan fitzsimmons wrote:

> Ron,
>
> You sure your scale is accurate (Heck, am I sure mine is?)? I'm  
> putting together an Eclipse arf for a friend with a heavy Turnigy  
> motor and heavy motor mount, a heavy Turnigy ESC, the stock wheel  
> pants, heavy wheels, TP 5300's and it's at 4950. Most of it is put  
> together now, all pieces weighed though.. He'll be overweight by  
> the end of it I'm sure as he will run a heavier rec pack, Rhino  
> 4900's, and so forth, but, he used heavier components. I know with  
> stuff that I use he could be under with it. I built a Eclipse arc  
> that was well under.
>
> Seeing as this plane was built for glow, I'm surprised to see how  
> close this one is. Sorry yours is a lil heavier! Bummer as it's a  
> nice plane!
>
> Chris
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Anthony Frackowiak <frackowiak at sbcglobal.net>
> To: jpavlick at idseng.com; General pattern discussion <nsrca- 
> discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Fri, November 6, 2009 8:51:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
>
> Just a perfect example of what is wrong with the current weight rules.
>
> Tony
>
>
> On Nov 6, 2009, at 8:05 AM, John Pavlick wrote:
>
>> Ron,
>>  What are you using for an Rx battery? Regulator? Wheels? Don't  
>> overlook the little things. You only need to save 1/2 an ounce 32  
>> times. VBG
>>
>> John Pavlick
>>
>> --- On Fri, 11/6/09, Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
>>
>> From: Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net>
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
>> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 10:18 AM
>>
>> After further reflection, I couldn't use two 6S packs with lower  
>> capacity; it would exceed AMA's limit of 42 volts on batteries.
>>
>> Ron VP
>>
>> On Nov 6, 2009, at 9:11 AM, Ron Van Putte wrote:
>>
>> > No matter how I fudge the data, it still comes out at least a  
>> pound heavy.
>> >
>> > Ron
>> >
>> > On Nov 6, 2009, at 8:46 AM, Jerry Stebbins wrote:
>> >
>> >> Ron, have you looked at 6s packs at lower mah. Jerry
>> >
>> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Thompson"  
>> <kthompson56 at satx.rr.com>
>> >> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca- 
>> discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 6:32 PM
>> >> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> Man I wish I had the cash for that plane...
>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Van Putte"  
>> <vanputte at cox.net>
>> >>> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca- 
>> discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> >>> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 1:40 PM
>> >>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] CA Models Eclipse
>> >>>> I bought a beautiful receiver-ready CA Models Eclipse from  
>> Mike Wingo, hoping to convert it to electric power.  It is an all- 
>> painted  airplane; no MonoKote/UltraCote/etc.  It is complete,  
>> except for the receiver and is fitted with Futaba digital servos.   
>> Power is an OS  1.40RX, with appropriate header/pipe.  The only  
>> problem I have with it is that it weighs 5 kg.  After doing the  
>> math, I cannot figure out  how to convert it to electric power and  
>> keep the weight at/under 5 kg.  So, I want to sell it for what I  
>> paid for it: $900 + shipping,  if necessary, I can provide  
>> additional details/pictures for anyone who's interested.
>> >>>> Ron Van Putte
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