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RC Models => Electric Planes => Topic started by: rcforall on December 01, 2009, 03:35:56 PM

Title: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: rcforall on December 01, 2009, 03:35:56 PM
After the Huge MOSS 4 X  it was time to  make a small day to day FPV platform .
After flying FPV over the past few  months I found that a pusher OR a twin motor set up is the best for FPV rather than a nose mounted Motor .
So  was born the Idea of MOSS BOX  ;D

The Plane is a  pusher with following specs :
Wing Span : 52 "
Length   : 36 "
Motor : 803M-5T Astro 020 Direct Drive Motor
Prop : 6 x 4 APC
Battery : Desire Power 11.1V 2600 mah 25 C
Controls  : 3 channel rudder/elevator
Rc : Assan 2.4 G
Box dimension for Equipment : 18" X 4.25" x 4.25"
Servos : DY 0206 x 2 nos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y26VrrFiOk

Though I have not tried it as yet with an FPV Set up but the platform seems stable  enough to mount FPV gear on .

Sai
Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: Ashta on December 02, 2009, 12:54:36 PM
60X40 may be a little too much for this set up.
a 5.5 X4 as per specs will draw 23Amps.
and is the rated max.
though one can easily manage with throttle control.

ashta
Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: rcforall on December 02, 2009, 02:06:00 PM
The Current draw  was not too excessive neither did the motor get hot , did not check  with a meter as I did not have one at the field  but after around 10 mins in the air the Battery voltage dropped from 4.16 till around 3.93 per cell. will check with a watt meter sometime

Sai
Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: vinay on December 02, 2009, 06:18:51 PM
Sai,

Is the wing also made from coro? If yes, how did you manage to get that shape? ???
Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: rcforall on December 02, 2009, 09:23:12 PM
Quote from: vinay on December 02, 2009, 06:18:51 PM
Sai,

Is the wing also made from coro? If yes, how did you manage to get that shape? ???

Yes Vinay the wing is also coro  I made a simple aero foiled wing  for the horizontal , cut out 2 pieces  of coro in  the shape of a sector  cut  6 pieces from a cycle  spoke  of around 2 " each  bent these pieces at the center   to an angle of around 5-8 degrees from horizontal ( did not measure the angle correctly )  inserted then  into the flutes in the horizontal wing and cynoed them into the flutes  then inserted the  sectors to these  and cynoed it , reinforced the joint with cello tape on both sides .

See the photos in this  post by Subu  : http://www.rcindia.org/electric-planes/mr-moss-glider-arf-kit-step-by-step-build-guide-(from-rcforall)/25/

Instead of the usual MOSS polys  this one is a sector but with a slightly lower angle .

Sai
Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: vinay on December 03, 2009, 04:58:10 PM
Thanks sai, Got your point. :salute:

Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: rj varun on March 31, 2014, 02:04:17 PM
sir, is it a beginner plane? what is the cost of this plane? ;D
Title: Re: MOSS BOX : SPAD FPV/UAV PLATFORM : LIKE AN EASY STAR
Post by: utkarshg13 on March 31, 2014, 06:01:16 PM
@rj varun, it seems you are searching for a beginner plane. So, first you need to tell about your flying skills buddy. Also, whether you have a radio and flight simulator or not. Then comes to a plane. See, if you want to build yourself, then go for Mr. Moss. This is a very simple plane that require beginner level building skills. You can also, order a kit of Mr. Moss from muav.in. Very easy to build kit that consists of all the things required. Otherwise, later on go for an RTF easy star or skysurfer.
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