Britflight Hustle

[giskard]

Well what with the sunshine and it being springtime I figured it was time for a new plane. I've gone for this:

   
>>>BritFlight Hustle webpage<<<

Looks lovely doesn't it? Seen some good reports about it and looks perfect to chunk in the car for an impromptu flying session.

[Brianathayes]

Neat little model - probably worth upgrading the motor, etc, I would think.

[giskard]

I didn't go for the upgraded (175w) electrics setup because I'm hoping to use some 1300 packs that I already have handy. I'm going to follow the suggestion on the page above to change to the bigger prop from the start. I think I might leave the undercariage off too to save a little weight as I'm always flying off grass and I'd like to parkfly this too. Upping the prop brings it to around 150w apparently which seems about ok for a model that size and weight to me?

Reminds me a bit of the little balsa model you used to fly Brian.

[Brianathayes]

Yes, it's similar to the Accord, which I still have. What's the span and weight of the Hustle? Oddly, they don't seem to quote it on the website!
My Accord has a Hacker A20-20L, with a 10x5 prop, so it probably packs a bigger punch, about 200w. But this model might be slightly bigger than the Hustle.

[giskard]

It's under "Technical Specifications"

Wing length: 880mm
Wing area: 1370cm2
Fuselage length: 650mm
Weight: 425grams (airframe only)

[Brianathayes]

(18-04-2011 21:27)giskard Wrote:  It's under "Technical Specifications"

Wing length: 880mm
Wing area: 1370cm2
Fuselage length: 650mm
Weight: 425grams (airframe only)

Right. Well, yes, the Hacker would be overkill. Wouldn't 'arf go, though, wouldn't it?!

[giskard]

I think you should try it!

The Accord is a bit bigger then?

[Brianathayes]

The Accord appears to be a little bigger than the Hustle

Wing length: 915mm
Wing area: 1940cm2
Fuselage length: 860mm
Weight: 453grams (airframe only)
594grams RTF

10x5 prop pulls about 10 amps cruising, 14 max, on 3s

Brian

[giskard]

Well it's here!

   

nicely packed with plenty of bubble wrap

   

All the bits

   

The standard electronics pack. Pleased to see tipple packs which I already use, eMax servos which I've had good experiences with and an RB speed controller which are usually great

[giskard]

Well I've started the build. The instructions are most pretty good but there are a few vague bits where some more info and pictures would help. I imagine if you've built a few similar models you'd not notice, just glance through the file and get on building.

   

First up was mounting the motor. X-Plate (and prop adapter) included but no screws to mount the motor to the bulkhead. I've used some servo screws someone gave me. I also cut just a little foam to give the supplied motor some clearance as I think it's a bigger unit that the one shown on the website.

   

I also followed one of the options in the instructions to make a new hatch to install the rudder and elevator servo. If you use the balsa bracket you can see in the pic then these servos can interfere with the aileron servo. Moving them back gives a shorter snake run and apparently improves the CoG. The hatch can be stuck back afterwards with a little UHU POR.

   

I think this chap is my first model pilot, can't remember having one in any of my other models! At least he's got lots of knobs and dials to look at