Magnus Hotliner 1.5m
Description
The two piece wing is available in glass and carbon layups. The glass version has a fair amount of carbon and is very strong. The full carbon version is about 50g heavier and is extremely strong and rigid and will be ideal for high power setups. The wings are kept in place with a very substantial carbon joiner. The tailplane is removable making the model very easy to store and transport. The electric fuselage is glass with carbon reinforcement and is wider than the slope racer version, allowing a substantial motor and battery to be installed. The large canopy hatch gives great access to the front, making for a very easy powertrain installation and quick battery changes. The elevator servo is under a hatch in its own pocket molded into the fuselage, just to the rear of the wing trailing edge. This makes for a very short elevator control run and also leaves the front fuselage free for the electrics.
The complete accessory pack includes all pushrods, ply wing servo mounts (for X08 family servos), control horns, a ply elevator fuselage servo mount, colour coded wing servo covers and a glass firewall. No formal build instructions are available but this excellent build log of the slope version should answer most questions.
The complete accessory pack includes all pushrods, ply wing servo mounts (for X08 family servos), control horns, a ply elevator fuselage servo mount, colour coded wing servo covers and a glass firewall. See the link below the videos for English build instructions (of the glider version) and this excellent Magnus build log by the designer. Also check out the Facebook Magnus group. Note that although the surface finish is generally good the fit and finish of the model is not up to that of a top price European model. Small bumps and fit problems are normal at this price-point.
| Magnus Hotliner Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wing span | 1.5 m | 59 in |
| Wing area | 21.3 dm2 | 330 sq in |
| Length | 96 cm | 37.8 in |
| Flying weight from | 1154 g | 40.7 oz |
| Wing loading | 54.3 g/dm2 | 17.8 oz/sq ft |
| Aspect ratio | 10.6 | |
| Wing airfoil | Custom 8% thick | |
| Dihedral (EDA) | 2.0º | |
| Spinner Diameter | 36 mm | |
| Centre of Gravity | 76-85 mm from wing leading edge | |
| Controls | Elevator, ailerons, flaps, throttle | |
| Magnus Hotliner Typical Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fuselage | 202 g | 7.1 oz |
| Wings | 380 g | 13.4 oz |
| Wing joiner | 49 g | 1.7 oz |
| Tailplane | 47 g | 1.7 oz |
| Accessories | 32 g | 1.1 oz |
| Total structure | 710 g | 25.0 oz |
| Glue mounts etc | 8 g | 0.3 oz |
| Wiring | 23 g | 0.8 oz |
| Receiver | 8 g | 0.3 oz |
| Elevator servo | 10 g | 0.4 oz |
| Aileron servos | 20 g | 0.7 oz |
| Flap servos | 20 g | 0.7 oz |
| Motor | 140 g | 4.9 oz |
| Prop & spinner | 25 g | 0.9 oz |
| ESC | 40 g | 1.4 oz |
| Battery | 150 g | 5.3 oz |
| Flying weight | 1154 g | 40.7 oz |
| Recommended Servos | |
|---|---|
| Elevator (10-12mm) | MKS DS6100, MKS HV6100, Blue Bird BMS-126WV, Blue Bird BMS-127WV, KST DS145, KST DS215MG, KST X10-710, KST MS320 |
| Flap (9mm) | CHA DS09, CHA HV85H, KST HS08A, KST HS08B, KST X08H Plus, KST X08 Plus, KST A08H, KST A08, KST X08H, KST X08, MKS DS6100, MKS HV6100, MKS HV6110, Blue Bird BMS-125 |
| Aileron (8mm) | KST HS08A, KST HS08B, KST X08H Plus, KST X08 Plus, KST A08H, KST A08, KST X08H, KST X08, Blue Bird BMS-A10V |
Extension leads required:
4 pcs 20-30 cm ext leads (for receiver)
2 pcs 10-15 cm ext leads (for aileron servos)
2 pcs 25-30 cm ext leads (for flap servos)
| Magnus Powertrain Recommendations | |
|---|---|
| XPower F2925/8 Windy | 3S 2-3 Ah LiPo, 12x8 prop, 60A ESC* |
| Mega 16/25/3 | 3S 2-3 Ah LiPo, GM9x5 prop, 60A ESC* |
| XPower F3426/7 Storm | 3S 2-3 Ah LiPo, 12x8 prop, 60A ESC |
| XPower F3426/7 Storm | 4S 2-3 Ah LiPo, 11x8 prop, 60A ESC |
Reviews 4
Ordered in the afternoon and it came the next day, no instructions but you don't need any, there's a Facebook group just for this model and I got a few questions answered with pictures of other owners build which was very helpful, excellent quality for the money, a bit of a bargain I would say
Positives. Good value little Hotliner. Looks great. The molding is actually quite good for something made in China. The molded gap seals are very well done. The fit of the parts is good. Supplied accessories are fine.
Negatives. The model is very heavy, puddles of resin can be seen inside the fuse. There is a slight twist of the flaps and ailerons, due perhaps from being released too soon from the molds. Wing molding could have been done better at the trailing edge as its very thick.
I fitted a 1400kv Gliderdrive motor. 10X6 folding Graupner prop. 60A YGE controller. 1800ma 3S battery. BMS 126 servo's on the flaps and elevator and DS 843 servo's on the ailerons.
It flies very well. Just the thing for when its to windy for the F5J models and it also helps to keep the reflexes in tune.
I was thrilled to find this superb little chuck around model was neatly moulded to a crisp and strong standard offering amazing value for money too. I am enjoying the quick installation at the moment ..beats a Valenta model in all respects ..as it is a JW design I know I have invested in a pedigree performance & I look forward to thrashing it next week.I do hope Jonathan & the team offer more designs which I will also buy..Neil sent it to me post haste & of course all was packaged safely as usual.I used an MVVS motor to ensure I have unlimited vertical urge..need to do the design justice in the electron discharge department.
