Apex Models

Apex 3D

Painted Kit Scheme shown above

Apex 3D

Kit Price and Options

Apex 3D

The Apex is the ultimate in 3D flying. It flies like the big TOC planes but does not require the large field, gasoline, trailer, assembly disassembly, cleanup…..etc. Actually, you don’t even need a field! Many Apex owners are flying them in their living rooms, garage and backyard. And the best part, all this performance for about the same price as a trainer. Join the foam revolution! You will not be disappointed.

Kit Contents

Description: Quantity:

Foam wing with rod groove 1

Foam Fuselage with rod groove 1

Foam Elevator with rod groove 1

35”- .125”dia. Carbon Fiber Rod (wing) 1

29” - .125”dia. Carbon Fiber Rod (fuse) 1

5" - .125"dia. Carbon Fiber Rod (stab) 1

40” - .07”dia. Carbon Fiber Rod (pushrod for elevator,

rudder, and aileron) 1

1.25” wooden motor mount with rod groove 1

Mini plastic clevis 8

Pink foam plane stand 2

Requirements

Servos: 3 HS-55 sub micro or similar.

Receiver: Any micro or sub micro receiver such as the Hitec Feather, Hitec HFS04-MG, Hitec 555, Hitec Electron, and GWS 4 and 6 channel receiver.

Battery Pack: 11.1 v 3s1p lithium batteries capable of at least 8 amps continuous. Kokam 1500 3s1p is a great all around performer. Kokam 700 3s1p works great for indoor flight or no wind conditions. Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydrides batteries are not recommended. It will fly the plane but will not give the vertical performance needed for 3D flight. Also the flight times are significantly reduced with nickel cadmium and nickel metal hydride batteries. Expect a flight time of at least 15 minutes with a brushless setup and 10 minutes with a brushed setup using lithium batteries.

Battery Charger: A 3 cell lithium battery charger is required. I’ve had success with the Astroflight 109, Schulze 330, and Great Planes Triton. Cheaper chargers such as the Hobbico Quick Field Charger Mk2 also works but does not completely charge the battery.

Electronic Speed Control (ESC): Only use an ESC with an adjustable or programmable low voltage cut-off when using lithium batteries. Lithium batteries will not recharge if drained completely. Castle Creations has excellent programmable ESCs for both brushless and brushed motors.

Brushed Motor Setup: GWS EPS 350C 6.6:1 “D drive” with 10x4.5 prop will provide unlimited vertical and flight times around 10 minutes. Do not use a prop bigger than the 10x4.5 or the motor will burn up. If you decide to move to a brushless setup, the GWS gearbox will work with a Razor, Himax or Hacker motor if you buy an adapter from allerc.com.

Brushless Setup: Razor 350, Razor 400, Hacker B20-18L, and Himax 2015-4100 are all proven performers with the GWS 6.6:1 “D-drive” gearbox. The verticals are amazing and will hover at ¼ throttle with very little current draw. Other brushless motor/ gearbox combinations will work. Go to motocalc.com and download their electric flight prediction program to compare motors and gearboxes. Motocalc is an awesome program and is free for 30 days.

Note: Many of the item needed to complete the Apex 3D are available at your local hobby shop or can be ordered online through dreamhobbies.com and airwildhobbies.com.