Multiplex Easystar 01 - Custom build and ready to fly

http://www.123rc.net - So today, I'd like to introduce you to my second electric plane ever purchased (along with my Multiplex Mentor) and this one is the Multiplex Easystar.

Simple 3 channel trainer with the propellor on the back pushing it along, its a fantastic leightweight model, easy to build and very easy to fly.

I would say the Multiplex Easystar is a brilliant confidence builder, and orientation training plane as it is very reactive, even using only the rudder for steering, it really is helping me build confidence, and skill in controlling an RC model plane safely, and also approaches for landings.

I think the first 10 to 12 flights I had with this model, I overshot the runway by at least 50ft on every landing due to how much it wants to keep flying.

I've now had around 25+ flights with it over the last month and a bit, racking up around 15 minutes in each flight, and it really does now feel less nerve wrecking to just grab it, throw it, and fly it..

Its now becoming a lot more fun to fly...

Sadly though, the Multiplex Easystar does have some known flaws such as:

1. Weak cockpit floor.
2. Non-adjustable motor mount.
3. Wings keep pulling apart.

I think I'd actually love to build another one of these fuselages, but put the ESC AND receiver under the belly, buried into the fuselage to keep the top of the model streamlined and much lighter, and to also hide the electrics. In fact, I might just order a new fuse and re-build it, but next time spray the entire fuse flourescent yellow so I can see the damn thing...

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[adriaansmit81]

2:50 you forgot an erm

[123RCUK]

@adriaansmit81 ha haha, nice one... I knew I should have had a script to read from! I need to take lessons from Flite Test!

[andoni47]

see u got to have a sense of humor. btw ur plane was really cool. upload some more. and can u make a vid on how to wire the engine. i'm trying to do it on mine but its killing me.

[123RCUK]

@andoni47 Wire up the motor? Its 3 wires from the speed controller to the motor. If you plug them all in and the motor is going the wrong way, just swap over ANY 2 wires, and your done... The other 2 wires from the speed controller go straight to your battery, thats it....

[andoni47]

@123RCUK yeah but the wire needs soldering on the stock motor. ( i tought it would be funner to buy the arf kit) as well as the capacitors.

[123RCUK]

@andoni47 I didnt use the stock brushed motor, I threw it away and bought a brushless motor... LOADS more power, and brushless motors can run at higher voltages than the stock multiplex brushed motors.

Get a brushless inrunner, something like 2200 to 2700kv and it should have all the plugs on it already.

You will need to learn how to solder, and know about basic electronics too.

[MrChang62]

This review is very helpful... thank you!

[123RCUK]

@andoni47 Oh, and I actually sold this model quite a while ago now, got really bored with it once I started messing about with the Mentor, errmmmm, and, ermmm, did I say, errmmmm.... lol

[123RCUK]

@andoni47 Funnily enough, that was around the time I discovered I couldnt use underarm deodorant sprays as they gave me rashes and made me itch.. Lynx is the worst, all the Butane propellant and Aluminium in them, VERY bad for the body... Hence the damn itching.... lol

[andoni47]

dude... relax. i was just kidding... you brits have no sense of humor... i actually thumbs uoed ur video. i actually liked ur plane.