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The Sbach 342 is constructed from 8mm EPP sheet. 8mm EPP is much stiffer and more durable than 3mm or 5mm EPP, so less reinforcements are required. The fuselage and wing incorporates one carbon fiber square tube and strip.
The assembly is easy because you don't need to connect carbon fiber rods between the fuselage and wings for reinforcements.
More discussion about this plane on RC Groups
Specifications:
- Wingspan: 31.5 in (800 mm)
- Length: 31.1 in (790 mm)
- Wing Area: 226 sq in (14.6 sq dm)
- Flying Weight: Approx 8 oz (225-240 g)
Recommended Setup::
- Radio: At least 4CH
- Servo: 3 x 9g servo
- Motor: 2206 1500KV motor (3S), 2206 1900KV motor(2S)
- Speed Controller: 12A ESC
- Battery and Prop: 8 x 4 on 2S LiPO; 8 x 4 on 3S LiPO.
Link to RC Groups discussion
Additional Information
SKU | VHB-PL-2757 |
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Length(in) | 31.1 |
Material | EPP |
Type | Profile |
Wingspan(in) | 31.5 |
Size Class | No |
Customer Reviews
- Appears to be a knock-off of more expensive brands Review by James
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Quality Value Overall - A Good Do it Yourself Kit Review by Mark the Great One
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Value Overall Quality - Another five star kit Review by Brian
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Value Overall Quality - Good, good, and good Review by Robert
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Value Overall Quality
The kit I got has the shown foam structure.
There's a frame with about fiberglass pieces including the control horns, motor mount(s), wheels, and servo arm extensions.
I used HXT 5 gram servos
460 mAh, 3 cell
Hextronic HXM2730-1700
Weighs 10.2 ounces
I used a landing gear with real wheels from a different foamie.
Everything was assembled with epoxy, used sparingly (wanted as much rigidity as possible, everywhere).
There's very little coupling on any axis. Perhaps due to the excessive power, I had to mix in a bit of right rudder with power application.
The elevator goes dead when in a power off dive. But, about 15% throttle is enough to reactivate it.
Plane come off the ground well (asphalt parking lot) and the rudder without a steerable tailwheel is fine.
My only real complaint is that the fiberglass motor mount system shredded immediately with full power.
I easily trued up the front of the foam bits and used a 1/16th" plywood in it's place.
(Posted on 5/3/2016) - cant go wrong for the price............. Review by Denny
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Value Overall Quality - Cheap fun Review by Kevin
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Value Overall Quality
I am running mine on 3S lipos. The recommended motor, batteries, esc, prop, servos all work well with this plane. The motor provides plenty of power. The plane is very easy to fly and is very agile. The only downside was mine had a warped rudder which prevented me from rating this plane 5 stars. It took a little trim in my transmitter to get it to fly straight. Even with that problem, you can't go wrong with it especially considering the price. I will probably buy another when this one gets too ragged to fly. (Posted on 6/3/2015) - Great little airplane for the price Review by taus
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Overall Quality Value
I feel the main spar is more "heavy duty" than required and I cut one side off using a bandsaw. I also went for the lightest build I could get...
Spektrum 6 channel park RX
500 mah Gforce 2S (from here)
Hitec HS-45 servos (I love these)
Suppo motor (the little one)
Off brand 10 amp ESC
9-10x 4.7 prop
Came out at 7.90 oz
I have flown others which are lighter and they fly great but for the savings of $50+ dollars and the little I'll be flying in the gym, I'll deal with a little extra weight.
Flew it and flys awesome! Great buy. (Posted on 12/24/2014) - like this plane Review by r
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only negative is you need to keep it slow for 3d flight. If you fly these fast you will get a flutter in the elevator. I thought at first it was the cheap servos I used so I changed to an expensive Hitec and still had this trouble, less so but I can still make the flutter if I fly to fast. Great little plane though. (Posted on 8/29/2014) - Great plane! Review by kevin
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Value Overall Quality - Great deal for the money Review by Me
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Quality Value Overall
Figured for the price I couldn't lose and I was right.
I have built many flat fomies from scratch but my situation won't allow it now so I picked up this little bird.
Assembly was very quick, pretty hard to screw up. Recommended CG is for 3D flying and I found I like it balanced on the Spar like most aircraft for sport flying.
Instructions are adequate for someone that is experienced but if this is your first time, take your time, put it all together dry, test fit and think it through and you will get it going quickly.
I did not use the landing gear as I fly in a pasture but they look like typical LG an after thought.
I used Welders glue and Hot glue to assemble. Overall you can't beat it for the price
I'm running:
2212-15 cheapo yellow motor
18 AMP ESC
Tower Pro 5G AND 9G servos
9x3.8 Slowfly prop with Prop saver (a must for pasture flying)
3S 500 MAH batteries
AUW came in at 10 OZ
Flight time is about 4 min. I like to quit with the batteries above 20%
It flies flat and level at 3/4 Throttle I may try a slightly more powerful motor if it does not weigh too much more.
I will order another when I kill this one, I have tore it up a bit with a failed first motor and ripped the nose off on the first flight but a little welders and 30 min and it was back in the air.
Typical EPP foam fast to repair and get flying again!
I like it!
My only complaint is the included wood parts are a tad brittle I soaked them in thin CA and they are holding up OK so far. - but remember what it costs :-)
(Posted on 4/2/2014) - Great value. Review by Don
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Quality Value Overall - 3D Machine Review by Nathan
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Value Overall Quality - Great plane to learn and practice 3D flying Review by Brent
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Value Overall Quality
This pane and the sister Red Bull and Lazer planes have become my favorite go to planes when I just want to work on 3D flying. The EPP foam is very durable and when repairs are needed a little Welders and I am back flying in minutes. When repairs are needed I have found I can fly another plane for a battery or two and then return back to the now repaired plane for more thrashing. The biggest negative for me is that I find them often out of stock and disappear pretty quickly when in stock. As for the plane I have found the motor mount to be the weakest link. I use an old gift card that I epoxy to the weak wood mount and am good to go.
I have not found more fun for $25 than this group of 8mm EPP planes. (Posted on 12/29/2013) - Easy Build Review by shane
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Value Overall Quality - GREAT BUY! Review by JavaScript
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Quality Value Overall
Search RCGROUPS for my build and review. Great plane.
2 recommendations.
Replace with stronger carbon fiber the 2 push rods for the elevator and rudder.
And build some trussing on one side of the tails section to reduce in-flight twist.
Otherwise.. Fly the He!! out of it.. :)
J (Posted on 6/29/2013)
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