HobbyKing Estrella

HobbyKing Estrella was created by DominicM

1.5m sport/aerobatic model from HobbyKing. Suits IC (.50~.56 2-Stroke, .60~.80 4-stroke) or electric. Going electric with this one.

Turnigy G46 Brushless Outrunner 670 KV G46-670
Aerostar 60amp electronic speed controller with 5A BEC (2-6S)
Turnigy 4000mAh 4S 30C Lipo Pack
Propeller 13x8

Plenty of holes in the balsa and ply for lightening the overall airframe yet it's all very rigid and looks like adequate glue used. Scheme has been applied very well.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Tail feathers in place...

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Servos in the wings, ailerons hinged. Carbon horns epoxied into ailerons, elevator and rudder.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Elevator and rudder servos in place with control rods into guide sleeves in fuselage.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Push rods hooked up to elevator and rudder carbon horns with ball links. Underside of elevator just needs a touch up from a covering iron.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

anding gear assembled and attached. Servos hooked up to carbon horns on ailerons with provided push rods and ball links.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Just motor and RX install to do today so can maiden flight tomorrow !

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Motor installed on the stand offs provided with the kit. Soldered leads up to the ESC.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Receiver installed. Cables tidied up. Battery dropped in and CG checked.

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Replied by DominicM on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Ready for roll for maiden flight tomorrow...

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Replied by one tenor on topic HobbyKing Estrella

Very nice Look forward to it .No pilot though Tsk Tsk

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