Delks Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 The updated Chilli Breeze and Rival designs are finally under way and, although a bit later than expected, we have visible progress! These will both be for 3/4s and the motors are the Hacker A30-10 XL 900kv and the Airtek hobbies 3548 900kv for props in the 12x6 - 14x7 range. The first of the models is the Rival E but the wing construction is shared by both models. Building for lightness whilst retaining structural integrity is a bit of a balancing act but I don't anticipate any problems in that regard but the wing construction, although very enjoyable, is time consuming and care needs to be taken. The new Rival E will have a more extrovert character than its big brother and have a broader appeal. I have been using the "new" balsa supplies from SLEC and although it appears to be expensive it is good quality and I have enjoyed working with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Delks, I had assumed that those holes were for aileron servo wires and perhaps paper tubes, however when I looked for a wing joiner I wondered if perhaps they are for a carbon tube joiner......... I like the built up fairly large ailerons. Two interesting designs - I hope we see them in RCME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delks Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Hi Kc Thanks for the interest. The holes in the ribs are in fact for a paper tube for the servo leads - I will install the tubes just before joining the wings (and cutting a hole in the root rib which I somehow forgot!). Both designs will be around 50" span and if things go according to plan the designs will be published in RCM&E. I also have in mind larger versions of both designs for 5s or 6s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Hi Delks Following with interest as I've recently completed an electrified Rival. Thank you for designing a great model, I really enjoyed the build. I made some modifications like a battery hatch, rear mounted rudder and aileron servos and wing mounted flap and aileron servos, but it is built virtually to plan and of course flies like a dream. Keep up the good work. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Phil, the original Rival was slightly larger at 55 inch span so it would be interesting to know what motor & Lipo you used, also the final weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Hi Kc Mine is 55" span weighing in at 4.5lb using an AXI 4120/14, Turnigy 4s 3000mA Lipo, APCe 13x8 prop, 60A HK esc. Timer set for 8 minutes will easily do 10 minutes maybe more. Covered in laminating film then tissue on top applied with water based varnish. Since the photo was taken I moved the rudder and elevator servos to the rear as it was nose heavy. Edited November 29, 2021 by Outrunner more information given 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Quinn-Harvie 1 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) Oh crikey I am looking forward to the updated Chilli Breeze in particular. Thanks Mike, for updating a classic design - I will by flying my old and repeatedly repaired one at the weekend, and was just thinking that it was about time I built a new one. ? Edited February 3, 2022 by Stuart Quinn-Harvie 1 Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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