CARF Diablo build thread
09-16-2023, 12:25 AM
#27
Thread Starter
I’m sure there will. But I did not order…normally takes a few attempts to get a good fit. I’m not sure they have had a fuselage to scan with their 3-D machine yet.
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09-17-2023, 01:05 PM
#29
I have ordered also a Diablo this week and would like to prepare a few things before it arrives…
Could someone of you measure the free space for the main tank please
I would like to install a 4,0 liter fuel Bag instead of the solid Tank and hopper…
thanks in advance
br
Could someone of you measure the free space for the main tank please
I would like to install a 4,0 liter fuel Bag instead of the solid Tank and hopper…
thanks in advance
br
09-23-2023, 10:08 PM
#31
Thread Starter
Few more details. Balance is 408mm back with hopper tank full and just a little fuel in the main tank (rear sump) I used the only accurate method to check balance!
Marius as his ailerons set with more up than down…which does not work for me with just ailerons (tailerons only come on with vector) I have 22mm up and 23.5mm down measured at the tip aileron. Ailerons are powerful, but not twitchy.
Marius as his ailerons set with more up than down…which does not work for me with just ailerons (tailerons only come on with vector) I have 22mm up and 23.5mm down measured at the tip aileron. Ailerons are powerful, but not twitchy.
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10-03-2023, 07:45 PM
#35
Senior Member
So 408 mm back from .... where? The rear wing tube, where exactly, your answer is vague or Am Ithe only one here!!!!!!!!!!!!
10-08-2023, 10:01 AM
#39
Thread Starter
Dave
10-10-2023, 09:35 AM
#40
Can someone please do me a favor and measure the width of the stabs when still attached to the fuselage? I am contemplating to order a Diablo as a smaller and easier to transport addition to my Mephisto, but would like it to fit in my van with the stabs mounted. Please let me know.
Thomas
Thomas
10-12-2023, 11:36 PM
#41
Thread Starter
Can someone please do me a favor and measure the width of the stabs when still attached to the fuselage? I am contemplating to order a Diablo as a smaller and easier to transport addition to my Mephisto, but would like it to fit in my van with the stabs mounted. Please let me know.
Thomas
Thomas
Dave
11-30-2023, 09:25 AM
#44
Website seems to say 140 to 160--
"Many have asked if the Diablo can also be flown with a regular non-vector pipe. Well, yes, we will offer an option for those as well. However, the diameter of the thrust tube will be smaller as it will be a dual walled pipe, which still needs to fit unter the taileron spar. No problems, as the engines should be limited to 140-160N in the non-vector application anyway."
"Many have asked if the Diablo can also be flown with a regular non-vector pipe. Well, yes, we will offer an option for those as well. However, the diameter of the thrust tube will be smaller as it will be a dual walled pipe, which still needs to fit unter the taileron spar. No problems, as the engines should be limited to 140-160N in the non-vector application anyway."
11-30-2023, 09:55 AM
#45
Thread Starter
It will be terrible with a 190, it is NOT a speed machine, inlets are huge and fuselage very light layup.
It will go unlimited vertical with a 160…accelerate from slow flight vertically.
If you make it heavy and ‘yank’ it will bite you, it’s designed as a 3-D aeroplane with vector, or light weight sports jet in the same vane as a Rebel 2m
It will go unlimited vertical with a 160…accelerate from slow flight vertically.
If you make it heavy and ‘yank’ it will bite you, it’s designed as a 3-D aeroplane with vector, or light weight sports jet in the same vane as a Rebel 2m
11-30-2023, 10:00 AM
#46
Website seems to say 140 to 160--
"Many have asked if the Diablo can also be flown with a regular non-vector pipe. Well, yes, we will offer an option for those as well. However, the diameter of the thrust tube will be smaller as it will be a dual walled pipe, which still needs to fit unter the taileron spar. No problems, as the engines should be limited to 140-160N in the non-vector application anyway."
"Many have asked if the Diablo can also be flown with a regular non-vector pipe. Well, yes, we will offer an option for those as well. However, the diameter of the thrust tube will be smaller as it will be a dual walled pipe, which still needs to fit unter the taileron spar. No problems, as the engines should be limited to 140-160N in the non-vector application anyway."
He's wanting to go with a 170-190, but it doesn't sound like the straight pipe can handle it? He really likes to take off and go straight up with the full fuel load, that's mostly what he's after, not speed, we know it's not a speed plane.
I guess you could go with the vector pipe and just fix it in place?
11-30-2023, 10:04 AM
#47
It will be terrible with a 190, it is NOT a speed machine, inlets are huge and fuselage very light layup.
It will go unlimited vertical with a 160…accelerate from slow flight vertically.
If you make it heavy and ‘yank’ it will bite you, it’s designed as a 3-D aeroplane with vector, or light weight sports jet in the same vane as a Rebel 2m
It will go unlimited vertical with a 160…accelerate from slow flight vertically.
If you make it heavy and ‘yank’ it will bite you, it’s designed as a 3-D aeroplane with vector, or light weight sports jet in the same vane as a Rebel 2m
Another question, the vector servos are standard size? Physically?
11-30-2023, 01:47 PM
#49
Thread Starter
I saw on the straight pipe when you click on it on the website it says 120-140, then I saw in this thread Dave recommends 140-160. I missed on the main Diablo page the quote you have above that says 140-160.
He's wanting to go with a 170-190, but it doesn't sound like the straight pipe can handle it? He really likes to take off and go straight up with the full fuel load, that's mostly what he's after, not speed, we know it's not a speed plane.
I guess you could go with the vector pipe and just fix it in place?
He's wanting to go with a 170-190, but it doesn't sound like the straight pipe can handle it? He really likes to take off and go straight up with the full fuel load, that's mostly what he's after, not speed, we know it's not a speed plane.
I guess you could go with the vector pipe and just fix it in place?
Full of fuel with the straight pipe it should not weigh more than15.5kg…he can do that with a 160
A vector pipe adds a reasonable amount of weight
12-20-2023, 03:51 AM
#50
Thread Starter
Two more Diablo kits for local people.
One vectored with a 220 and the other non vectored with a JetCat P-160Rxi-B
Both PB Core and MacGregor servos.
One vectored with a 220 and the other non vectored with a JetCat P-160Rxi-B
Both PB Core and MacGregor servos.