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Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:09 am
by Lee
I had a funjet a couple of years ago, but it died a slow death :)
The electronics, have been sitting in a box since then.
So today, I ordered a radjet kit to use this power unit.
It will have a 2350KV motor, 70A esc running 4S.
Should be capable of 130mph+ :D

I also threw in a new 4S lipo, a cutting matt, and 1m of adhesive velcro :D

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Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 9:12 am
by Graham Lawrie
Faster than a speeding bullet:)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:00 am
by Derek
That's gonna be awesome fun, Lee! I'd like to get a Skyfun with upgraded electronics for some fast fun but I think your Radjet package will be faster lol.

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:27 am
by Lee
The sky fun was a nice plane. It flies fast or slow with equal ease.
But the aerodynamics are not as sleek as the radjet. Wing profile is quite thick.
I was on the fence as to whether to get another Skyfun jet or this.
I'll let you know which I prefer when I get to fly it :)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:05 pm
by KevG
That looks wicked fun

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 3:33 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Hmm good to see how this pans out:)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:14 am
by Stambo
That could be some serious fun with FPV gear on it. :)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 5:01 pm
by Lee
Ordered yesterday, shipped today :D from Holland, so lets see how long Spanish post holds onto it for :(

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:38 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Cool:) cant wait for the build:)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:34 pm
by Tony
Wow, that's an awesome looking jet...

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:45 pm
by Lee
Look what arrived in time for a weekend build :)
And a new cutting mat, 1m Velcro, and a 4s battery.
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Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 5:50 pm
by Derek
NICE!!!!!!!!!!! I love the sound these things make as they go whipping by!

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:35 pm
by Tony
That's great Lee, look forward to seeing that in the air

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:17 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Cool:) I love parcels:)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 3:46 pm
by Lee
So the build has started.
First was to glue the tail fins, and servos into the wings.
Also set the links.
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Next was to modify the motor.
I reversed the shaft by removing the C clip, loosening the grub screw.
Slide the shaft through to allow attachment of the prop.
This turns the motor into a pusher mountable motor.
As the C clip has been removed, you need to add a wheel collet.
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The motor mounts are laser cut ply.
To allow for the collet, I had to cut up a couple to give some room.
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As this will be a speed machine, I have added a carbon spar
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Now time for the electronics.
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Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:33 pm
by Derek
That's great, Lee! It's looking good!

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:01 pm
by Lee
Just did a power test.
WOT I get 42A and 650W.
So it seems I can get rid of the bulky 70A ESC, and put my YEP 45A in there.
Thats a saving of 16g :)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:53 pm
by Graham Lawrie
Looking good Lee:)

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 10:55 am
by Lee
Maiden Fail :(
Looked good for the first circuit, but lost all power, and it went in :(
Luckily superficial damage. Wing came off, but at the seem, so just needs gluing back on.
Slightly deformed aileron, but I have balsa ones from my skyfun, ready to mount anyway.
Did a range test, and all was good.
I think because a tried my old battery first, it may not have had sufficient power.
Couldn't check if it was a brown out, because as you will see in the video, the battery was 20ft away :D
Rebuild and try again :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTXeWXD ... ata_player

Re: Radjet 800

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 7:01 pm
by Tony
That's a bummer Lee, it was hard to see.... Old age I think..lol, glad it's not too serious a crash...