Introducing the Top RC Model Odyssey - New sport jet - build thread
03-09-2017, 10:13 AM
#52
To Skytoys which is prolly following the topic... :
Any chance for scale jets like t-50 golden eagle or F-18 with similar size as these new offerings?
Sorry offtopic.
Any chance for scale jets like t-50 golden eagle or F-18 with similar size as these new offerings?
Sorry offtopic.
03-09-2017, 11:04 AM
#55
Top RC makes several scale jets: G4 Super Galeb, F9 Cougar, Hawker Hunter, and also several prop planes.
there are several new scale jets in the making, and more suprises...
03-09-2017, 03:22 PM
#57
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Hi Guys and thanks for the intro to this thread Lior
Caiman Distribution which is a new company that is 50/50 Gator-RC and Robart Mfg. (retracts) is the exclusive distributor for all things TopRCModel in North America.
Our website is up but still under development. It's nearing completion in probably a week.
You can view it at caimandist.com
We have the Odyssey coming on our next shipment. For now, we are fully stocked with 4 versions of the F9F Cougar, and Super Galeb Jets.
We also have a decent supply of the P-51D 5th scale in 3 paint schemes the GunFighter, Old Crow and Blondie as well as the Spitfire and A6M Zero fighters.
If interested feel free to contact me directly to obtain any of these beautiful planes.
Thanks, Mike Mueller
800 380 9313
[email protected]
Caiman Distribution which is a new company that is 50/50 Gator-RC and Robart Mfg. (retracts) is the exclusive distributor for all things TopRCModel in North America.
Our website is up but still under development. It's nearing completion in probably a week.
You can view it at caimandist.com
We have the Odyssey coming on our next shipment. For now, we are fully stocked with 4 versions of the F9F Cougar, and Super Galeb Jets.
We also have a decent supply of the P-51D 5th scale in 3 paint schemes the GunFighter, Old Crow and Blondie as well as the Spitfire and A6M Zero fighters.
If interested feel free to contact me directly to obtain any of these beautiful planes.
Thanks, Mike Mueller
800 380 9313
[email protected]
03-11-2017, 03:01 AM
#58
I have covered the tail section harnesses with heat protective sleeves, and routed them in tail section.
while at it, installed the permenanat connectors for tail section (elevator and rudder servos) and the rear plywood former (that holds the pipe) + AB LED ring.
while at it, installed the permenanat connectors for tail section (elevator and rudder servos) and the rear plywood former (that holds the pipe) + AB LED ring.
03-11-2017, 09:26 AM
#61
Sounds Good and promising.
A large Bf-109 G , Fw-190 D9 from warbirds are on my list. Also jets of course, but mainly a bit newer generation of jets. And back to interesting topic!
03-14-2017, 01:22 PM
#67
CG was check for 210mm and i found that i had to install all 3 batteries in the nose:
1 x 2S 5000mah Lipo for turbine
2 x 2S 2200mah Lipos for Rx
and also about 240g of lead weight.
on my next Odyssey install i will mount the UAT further forward and require no ballast!
I wrapped all 3 packs in heat shrink together and they are inserted as one block and velcroed to nose cone bottom from inside.
1 x 2S 5000mah Lipo for turbine
2 x 2S 2200mah Lipos for Rx
and also about 240g of lead weight.
on my next Odyssey install i will mount the UAT further forward and require no ballast!
I wrapped all 3 packs in heat shrink together and they are inserted as one block and velcroed to nose cone bottom from inside.
03-17-2017, 10:19 AM
#69
Tank fittings
Where did you acquire those fittings. I like the fact not necessary to safety wire. I found the clunk at DreamWorks RC but they did not have these fittings, not yet.
03-17-2017, 10:37 AM
#71
She flys great !!
This morning in Mevo Horon, 2 wonderful maiden flights to the Top Rc Odyssey sport jet.
im happy to say the model flys very well, and with a few small setup tweaks im sure we will have a serious winner here!
Odyssey by Top RC
ATJ 140SV
DPSI Mini 5 Magic by Emcotec
Cortex Pro by Bavarian Demon
UAT and fuel fittings by FCT
Blue-Bird BLS-3507 servos all around.
Futaba 18MZ radio with my own Turbine telemetry
Had lots of fun, cant wait to fly it again!
Special thanks to:
Sky Toys Zvika Jan
The magician Dudu Ifrah
This morning in Mevo Horon, 2 wonderful maiden flights to the Top Rc Odyssey sport jet.
im happy to say the model flys very well, and with a few small setup tweaks im sure we will have a serious winner here!
Odyssey by Top RC
ATJ 140SV
DPSI Mini 5 Magic by Emcotec
Cortex Pro by Bavarian Demon
UAT and fuel fittings by FCT
Blue-Bird BLS-3507 servos all around.
Futaba 18MZ radio with my own Turbine telemetry
Had lots of fun, cant wait to fly it again!
Special thanks to:
Sky Toys Zvika Jan
The magician Dudu Ifrah
03-17-2017, 10:22 PM
#74
Thanks for the info.
How would you compare the quality and flight characteristics of the Odyssey and the T-1 you built. I noticed you fly them the same way, very relaxed and slow. When you fly the Ultra Flash you fly it like a scolded cat but these last two models are being flown with a lot of poise and grace. Are these models not designed for the kind of stresses you put the Ultra Flash through? The Odyssey reminds me of a Habu 32 which is a slick airframe and those same dark red and black colors make it hard to see (at least for me) In your video It only stood out on your slow and low passes otherwise all I was seeing was the profile of the aircraft.
Last question, how hard/easy or is it even feasible to transport this aircraft as a two piece fuse? One you arrived at the field, would you struggle getting set up for flight?
Thanks for the build thread. Your thread will probably have some people taking a hard look at this bird.
How would you compare the quality and flight characteristics of the Odyssey and the T-1 you built. I noticed you fly them the same way, very relaxed and slow. When you fly the Ultra Flash you fly it like a scolded cat but these last two models are being flown with a lot of poise and grace. Are these models not designed for the kind of stresses you put the Ultra Flash through? The Odyssey reminds me of a Habu 32 which is a slick airframe and those same dark red and black colors make it hard to see (at least for me) In your video It only stood out on your slow and low passes otherwise all I was seeing was the profile of the aircraft.
Last question, how hard/easy or is it even feasible to transport this aircraft as a two piece fuse? One you arrived at the field, would you struggle getting set up for flight?
Thanks for the build thread. Your thread will probably have some people taking a hard look at this bird.
03-17-2017, 11:33 PM
#75
That is actually a great question and i am very happy you asked!
The T1 / Odyssey are in fact different from the UF.
The UF is designed to withstand extreme loads, and flys completely different then these two. Faster and heavier. A 2.4m odyssey weighs nearly the same as a 2.1m UF!
The T1 and Odyssey are more of the modern style sport jets, for more "floating", slower precise aerobatics.
While both are quite capable of flying fast, they are not a UF in that sense. The odyssey is faster than the T1 though.
With that being said, the flying i do with both is where i feel comfortable, part of the UF speed experience is that i never felt comfortable flying slow aerobatics with it (did like the high speed stuff!), while with these the more graceful flying feels right at home. So naturally this ia where my flying style goes when i fly them, and im very happy with this transition.
Another reason for at least the Odyssey flying being a bit more cautious in these videos is that these are just the first 2 maiden flights, of a new model i dont know well yet, and is not yet 100% tuned (CG, control throws) to my liking. So once i get a few more flights in, i will surely make more videos, of higher speed flying also.
Bottom line, they are all great models, the odyssey is much bigger than the UF, feels much lighter, and easier.
If you want to fly like a scolded cat, get a UF and if you want a larger, easier floatier sport jet with great capabilities (significantly cheaper too) get the Odyssey.
About the 2 piece fuselage, while i didnt build mine as a 2 piece design, im sure that if you do, it will be very easy to assemble.
The 2 piece fuse assembles together with 6 M6 screws and you can build the entire fuel system on the back fuse, with only electrical wiring connectors at the joint.
Thank you for the feedback, i do appriciate it very much, and look forward to enjoying this new exciting jet and sharing the results
The T1 / Odyssey are in fact different from the UF.
The UF is designed to withstand extreme loads, and flys completely different then these two. Faster and heavier. A 2.4m odyssey weighs nearly the same as a 2.1m UF!
The T1 and Odyssey are more of the modern style sport jets, for more "floating", slower precise aerobatics.
While both are quite capable of flying fast, they are not a UF in that sense. The odyssey is faster than the T1 though.
With that being said, the flying i do with both is where i feel comfortable, part of the UF speed experience is that i never felt comfortable flying slow aerobatics with it (did like the high speed stuff!), while with these the more graceful flying feels right at home. So naturally this ia where my flying style goes when i fly them, and im very happy with this transition.
Another reason for at least the Odyssey flying being a bit more cautious in these videos is that these are just the first 2 maiden flights, of a new model i dont know well yet, and is not yet 100% tuned (CG, control throws) to my liking. So once i get a few more flights in, i will surely make more videos, of higher speed flying also.
Bottom line, they are all great models, the odyssey is much bigger than the UF, feels much lighter, and easier.
If you want to fly like a scolded cat, get a UF and if you want a larger, easier floatier sport jet with great capabilities (significantly cheaper too) get the Odyssey.
About the 2 piece fuselage, while i didnt build mine as a 2 piece design, im sure that if you do, it will be very easy to assemble.
The 2 piece fuse assembles together with 6 M6 screws and you can build the entire fuel system on the back fuse, with only electrical wiring connectors at the joint.
Thank you for the feedback, i do appriciate it very much, and look forward to enjoying this new exciting jet and sharing the results
Last edited by i3dm; 03-18-2017 at 04:59 AM.
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