Telemaster 400

The model...

The Telemaster 400 is a 36" wingspan electric trainer that I've built from free plans
downloaded from the internet. The Telemaster is a balsa and liteply construction,
covered in transparent green 'Solite' film. It is designed for 3 channels and a geared 400
speed motor.

This model is my first scratch built plane that I've actully flown and is being used for
training pursposes. It was chosen as it is a good basic design with a fairly light but
strong construction. It has good basic flying characteristics and has already survived the
odd mishap - see pictures below!

The final setup was:

- Wing span: 36�
- Motor: 400sp 7.2v
- Gearbox: 2.5:1
- Prop: APC 9x6E
- Battery: 3cell 1050 ma LiPo
- Weight: ~380 grams � ready to fly
- Covering: Solite & Humbrol purple paint

Here are two pictures of the completed plane - before it's maiden flight!
Unfortunately, the first flight ended up with a pretty hard nosedive and crash - as can be
seen below! It was caught by a strong gust of wind while turning and this is the result! It
was all repaired with CA and about 30 minutes work. The following flights have been
much more successful and no more damage to report...
The plans can be found here...

The following photos show the build sequence for this model...
Basic fueslage construction

Fuselage built up

Beginnings of the wings

Rear tailplane being built

up.

All parts finished and

ready for sanding and
covering.
A closer view of the tail
and wing construction.

The finished pieces in

place.

...and another view.

Testing the electronics.

Controls fitted on the tail

and tested.
 Tail covered and painted!
Covering is transparent
green Solite.
Paint is Humbrol gloss
purple.

Gluing the tail to the

fuselage.

Completed and ready to

go!

Last Updated: 22nd Feb, 2006