Stuphedd Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 If you look though the Can doo threads , both of them you will find ref to my depron one , 1/2 the weight of the balsa one mainly due to the 1000 ma lipo , with an Axi they are fast , all flying canard and coupled ailerons , just a couple of night s to build as well , actually flew one this afternoon !! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colisace Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Cheers and will pass on the information to my flying buddies who for some reason have an aversion to balsa wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hi, I now have the two motors working, I found that one of my Esc is faulty as it was hit and miss as to weather it would work or not . Their must be a dry joint on the board cause if i move the esc it would fire up. So i fitted a new 30amp Esc , but although it would fire up it would over rev the motor causing the motor to get hot and make strange noise. So i also swapped out the motor now both motors are running . Not done a power test yet, as it is a bit late now . I shall do a power check tomorrow so i can determine which size of battery needs to go in . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Sorry for the tardy response Stephen. I could not identify the subject of your photo. However I am glad you have sorted the problem. Regarding your motor overspeed and temeperature problem, could this be the timing set in the esc? whatever you, you have found a solution and I will be interested to see what result you get from your twin motor setup. It should move along nicely Edited By Kevin Wilson on 06/06/2016 07:40:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hi Kevin , Here is a link to the Opto board Link Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 And i have now done a quick power test now that my Motors are working . The model weighs in ( AUW ) 1.8 Lbs. and i am pulling 218 watts . Looks like i will have to find better motor Esc . Or try better Prop Combo . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colisace Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Tried a new 3000Kv motor with a 2500 lipo in my can doo yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!!!!! what a plane this is now. Its like flying a rocket but on rails but will still fly at a snails pace if wanted and all I can say is its a tribute to the designer. Will be building another with my mods for undercarriage built in and a rudder and thanks again to the designer for giving me such fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Grant 1 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I am building a Candoo and am at the stage of fitting in the electronic components. I havent got a lot of experience with electrics. My question is that the batteries I have bought, Turnigy 3s 2200, have a long enough lead that it looks like the ESC can go in the rear of the fuselage, obviating the need for motor extn leads but still allow the battery to be forward enough to balance. I realise it means the ESC/motor connection will end up in the covered part of the rear fuselage, but it would also mean the battery wires wouldn't be all bunched up if the ESC was further forward. Hopefully the attached picture will show what I have described. Interested in what other builders think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colisace Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 That is how I had my ESC connected and worked fine, once you have flown it try it with a 3000KV motor, it's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne drinkwater Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hello there from sunny NZ a club mate has given me a half finished Can Do but no plans the airframe is complete , but where should the C of G be please Regards Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Can Do C of G Hi Wayne, I believe its 50 mm / 2" in front of the LE of the main wing where it come out of the fuselage , also it needs a up reflex setting on the main wing ailerons of about 0.12" / 3mm and the front elevators need to be set at 4mm down elevator - ( which is like up trim on this model ) . Here's a link to some features and some flying pictures. **LINK** It was featured in the magazine in December 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mooney Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne drinkwater Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks guys I now have something to work with, maiden net weekend weather permitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Well boys I finally maiden my Candoo, You know I Can doo it ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 they still look strange in the air flying like flying backwards , but not as strange as a real aerial and one with a flag !! excellent ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Looks strange, flies weird and good fun, must be a Can Doo ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) https://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/45594-david-boddington-dracon/&do=findComment&comment=830228 this one (Dracon) by David Boddington is a canny flyer as well...available as free download on outerzone...check out the link above for my build of several variations...? ken anderson...ne...1..canard dept. Edited April 19, 2022 by ken anderson. link didn't work due to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 22 hours ago, Stephen Jones said: Well boys I finally maiden my Candoo, You know I Can doo it ? Steve Fancy letting a dirty greasy biker launch your shiny model... ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) On 19/04/2022 at 18:09, ken anderson. said: this one (Dracon) by David Boddington is a canny flyer as well...a ken anderson...ne...1..canard dept. Your decor is almost an exact match of the original Ken - I have DB's Dracon here (gift from Andy Boddo), the colours are there but badly faded ? Edited May 17, 2022 by Phil Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Hello Phil, I'm a DB fan,built a few of his models over the years...the Dracon is a bit of fun...and cheap to build. Ken Anderson...ne..1...Dracon dept. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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