Introducing the Top RC Model Odyssey - New sport jet - build thread
12-22-2019, 09:20 AM
#527
My Feedback: (3)
Just finished building my Odyssey. Weight came out at exactly 13 kilos. No added weight. Powered by Jetcat P130.
I am a bit concerned by the lack of give in the oleos. Even full of fuel, it takes a lot of downward pressure on the model to get the oleos to start to compress.
They are the Top RC oleos.
Anyone else had this problem & bad effects on landing?
I am a bit concerned by the lack of give in the oleos. Even full of fuel, it takes a lot of downward pressure on the model to get the oleos to start to compress.
They are the Top RC oleos.
Anyone else had this problem & bad effects on landing?
12-25-2019, 09:49 AM
#529
Hi mate,
I've just built mine, comes with everything required to complete the jet - minus RX, UAT & turbine.
all control horns, control rods, brackets, screws, bolts, ball links, tail pipe, dual fuel tanks, all included.
not many manufactures include UAT, as people have their own preference for use.
I've just built mine, comes with everything required to complete the jet - minus RX, UAT & turbine.
all control horns, control rods, brackets, screws, bolts, ball links, tail pipe, dual fuel tanks, all included.
not many manufactures include UAT, as people have their own preference for use.
12-25-2019, 09:54 AM
#530
i have both jets odyssey is not built up yet but all items waiting on it. plan on 140n in it. taildragger rc has his for sale and it was his that caused me to buy one from him last year. super nice workmanship and watching one fly in the video is just how it is.. smooth light and honest.. it does need a uat and better linkages but once assembled it will last a long time.
as for the predator i have a k180 in it and it is more of a hard surface jet. a bit more weight than the odyssey but again a lot of plane for the money i bought the turbine ready version and very happy with all that was included and quality is great also. i did order the smoke tank from top rc direct and it got here in under 10 days and fits perfect.
guess it depends on what turbine you have in mind the odyssey will fly well from 120 up i would say predator is 140n and up power
also you can get the predator in turbine ready and save time and some money in the deal and your in the air faster
predator kevlar tank has uat built into it nice feature
as for the predator i have a k180 in it and it is more of a hard surface jet. a bit more weight than the odyssey but again a lot of plane for the money i bought the turbine ready version and very happy with all that was included and quality is great also. i did order the smoke tank from top rc direct and it got here in under 10 days and fits perfect.
guess it depends on what turbine you have in mind the odyssey will fly well from 120 up i would say predator is 140n and up power
also you can get the predator in turbine ready and save time and some money in the deal and your in the air faster
predator kevlar tank has uat built into it nice feature
12-25-2019, 02:13 PM
#533
12-25-2019, 03:51 PM
#534
because the more money I have to spend on this jet for better components, the closer I get to T-1 pricing with electric gear and xicoy controller. Similarly equipped, it's only about $500 more, and is lighter and more suited to the 160 I have planned.The only reason the T-1 is further down the list is the extra cost and build wait time.
Last edited by bodywerks; 12-25-2019 at 03:57 PM.
12-25-2019, 05:19 PM
#540
How so? Not just tank construction, but included hardware, available gear options, available PNP options with a variety of different servos to choose from, e.t.c all seem like perfectly fine decision making process to me.
Oh, and speed envelop(I like speed).
I don't necessarily have an issue with the supplied fiberglass tanks, but they don't include a UAT like the predator tank and I have a spare predator tank is why I asked. And from what I'm seeing, all you get is the fiberglass carcass and it's up to you for fittings, which is more money to spend.
Does the Odyssey come with a wiring harness for the servos?
Oh, and speed envelop(I like speed).
I don't necessarily have an issue with the supplied fiberglass tanks, but they don't include a UAT like the predator tank and I have a spare predator tank is why I asked. And from what I'm seeing, all you get is the fiberglass carcass and it's up to you for fittings, which is more money to spend.
Does the Odyssey come with a wiring harness for the servos?
12-25-2019, 06:30 PM
#542
No wiring harness is included but I make my own. As far as speed...its as fast as you want to go within reason. I've got a SW-190 in mine which is overkill but I like vertical performance. The UAT I chose is a FCT 200ml clear tube which is a perfect fit. My servos (seven)are Savox 1230sg on 2 cell LIFE and work flawlessly and I believe they are around 500oz at $80 each. 30mm arms are needed and 75mm titanium rods if upgrading. The only mod I made is cutting a piece of 1/8 inch lite ply for the tanks to rest on...no structure on the belly. I'm using the bottom tank and top for fuel and get 8min of flying and land with 1/3 of the lower tank still full...hope this helps
12-25-2019, 06:59 PM
#543
No wiring harness is included but I make my own. As far as speed...its as fast as you want to go within reason. I've got a SW-190 in mine which is overkill but I like vertical performance. The UAT I chose is a FCT 200ml clear tube which is a perfect fit. My servos (seven)are Savox 1230sg on 2 cell LIFE and work flawlessly and I believe they are around 500oz at $80 each. 30mm arms are needed and 75mm titanium rods if upgrading. The only mod I made is cutting a piece of 1/8 inch lite ply for the tanks to rest on...no structure on the belly. I'm using the bottom tank and top for fuel and get 8min of flying and land with 1/3 of the lower tank still full...hope this helps
Last edited by bodywerks; 12-25-2019 at 07:06 PM.
12-26-2019, 08:30 AM
#545
The tank hardware is questionable...i run(in all my jets) BVM heavy cluck, Bvm tank line, and Jet Tech bungs with M5 Festo compression fittings. Like I said earlier, Savox 1230sg is in all my 2m + planes with the same fuel fittings ,rx,batteries,UAT,and cortex pro gyro. It makes things easier for field repair because I need just a few parts.
