RC India

We are extremely excited to launch our newest creation, the Mini Floater.

(http://s24.postimg.org/vjobfeur9/IMG_9947_trimmed.jpg)

What's included in the kit:

Motor: Motrolfly 2204 KV1600
ESC: Mantis 12A
Propeller: 8x4 Direct Drive
Servos: 2 no. EMAX ES9051 (4.3g) Digital Servo
Battery: Haiyin 7.4V 500mAh LiPo

And all necessary hardware to complete the kit.

Here are some salient features:

1. Light weight - 200-210g. Easy to fly and less damage due to crashes.
2. Efficient - 10-12 minutes of leisure flying with a 2S 500mAh LiPo.
3. Easy to build - Kit can be completed in 3-4 hours. Servos arms have been drilled to accommodate pushrods, connectors are soldered, linkage stoppers are fixed to the control horns with thread lock and push rods have been cut to exact length with Z bends.
4. Easy to fly - Doesn't need a big ground to fly, can be flown in small parks with ease.
5. Detailed build videos

Here's the intro video....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnO8OJCHQw4

As a part of the launch offer, we are offering the Mini Floater at Rs.200/- off our website price (Rs.3995/-):

http://www.kinetichobbies.com/featured/kinetic-hobbies-mini-floater.html (http://www.kinetichobbies.com/featured/kinetic-hobbies-mini-floater.html)

Only 6 kits are available at this launch price.

Shipping cost will be Rs.270.

Build videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPPwOWxFU4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbkcDOt3hUI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-XyXW70UxA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJzG-MtGgQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7aNfDbGyUA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nctaowuJsjI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rYyB8RpJFU

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At first the price seemed high for just a foamy kit,

But a look at the product description on the website tells you
that the motor, prop, ESC, servos, hardware and even the battery are included!

Excellent! {:)}

Thanks for pointing that out Iyer sir. Updated the listing now.

Vishal

exceptional kit and price !! keep it up

See if you can i corporate these

For a no aileron wing you don't need a dihedral, she wont turn well, if she does she does  turn like a rc car, skidding turn. Since she is a high winger you could loose the tip dihedral comfortably. Build one, fly and see, yo will know what i mean

it's Flare out , not Flare up !! just thought you should know

Keep up the good job

A sure winner Vishal!  :thumbsup:

Well researched and developed. Wish all the best to KH - may the Floater launch a thousand new hobbyists  ;D

......and I always thought it was just "Flare" :D

Thank you Gusty sir  ;D


Agree sir! But would be a lot of work now to add those changes - videos, photos, etc.... May be next build will consider it.


 :banghead: Noted!

@sanjayrai55 Thank you Sanjay sir ;D

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its out of stock so soon...kindly restock

very nice vishal all the best  {:)}

@vishal We haven't launched it yet on the website. This is the pre-launch and we have 6 in stock at the moment. So you have to place order here on RCI.

@jana.f22 Thank you Jana :)

one for me please

1 booked for @vishal. 5 Left.

@vishal PM sent with bank details.

All the best Vishal Sir  {:)}  {:)}

Thank you Nithin :)

Vishal,

Looks very very professional. :salute: :bow: :hatsoff:

Shailesh

Thank you Shailesh   :thumbsup:

Vishal, very very good job  {:)}

Good job, vishal.

amount transferred

@rajsigma Thank you Rajesh :)

@vibranthobbies Thank you :)

@vishal Payment received. Thanks. Will be shipped today.

Great design and best price.

@avinvarghese Thank you :)

@vishal Shipped

nice vishalrao,
good combo of electronics.....i would stick to poly dihedral  UC wing with tip dihedral as i noticed that these wings help the airplane to balance it self out mid air with out the pilot doing much so  it perfect for  a beginner as the airplane corrects it self. just my 2cents as i have build many airplane with UC wings great for begginners......in fact i learnt to fly on one of these wings.........go for it guys good beginners airplane with a good combo of electronics.
you could may be make another wing like a Aileron version and add it to the kit for experienced piolts so you have two versions sold UC and Aileron.... all this is just my suggestion...all the best :hatsoff:

@romanxdsouza Thank for the feedback and inputs :) Much appreciated!

Your first model is always very important. Your experience with it greatly determines your future with Aeromodelling. Of course, some are passionate and persistent and they make it happen. But majority are not. Mini Floater is created with an intent to make the experience of Aeromodelling pleasurable and joyful for a beginner. And to give them the necessary boost and confidence to pursue this wonderful hobby.

Once the first model is successful, they get the necessary confidence to experiment and build further on their own.

So true ....wish u all the best  :hatsoff:

 :thumbsup:

Hi, I want to buy one. Is this good for a beginner?

Yes, in my opinion.

1 booked for AshwinRwt. 4 left.

@AshwinRwt This IS for beginners. And I can assure that it would be one of the easiest models you have ever flown. However, I would strongly recommend not to fly it on your own if you haven't actually flown an RC plane before. If there are regular fliers in your locality, get their help to fly it for the first time. Help them rectify balancing issues and trim if required. Then attempt on your own (with an expert beside you for first hour at least), provided you have plenty of simulator practice.

If you can drop by at our place, we can help you fly this in an hour, of course with sufficient simulator practice.

@AshwinRwt Payment received. Will try to ship today itself.

Thanks, just finished watching the build videos, this kit is very exciting.
May I know what material is used, and what other type of glue we can use? My hot glue gun is broken and that epoxy isn't available near me. Will fevicol work? Will fevikwik eat the foam? Thanks.

The material is Biofoam or "Depron" as many call it.

It is laminated with clear packing tape. However, the edges are bare and hence, CA (Fevikwik) will eat the foam. Also, Fevikwik isn't that effective on clear tape.

Please check stationery stores as they keep 5 minute epoxy (Fevitite/Araldite Klear).

I'm afraid Fevicol doesn't hold well too.

Another option is to cover the edges again with normal cello tape and then use Fevibond (Rubber based adhesive). This again eats foam and hence must be used only after covering the edges with tape.

@AshwinRwt Shipped. Check PM for tracking details.

received today. very nicely packed... thanks

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Eagerly looking forward to the build log :)

I'm interested.
Still available?

4 still available.

I'm interested.
Book one for me and PM me for details.

Booked one for @rishabhbarma

3 left.

PM sent.

@rishabhbarma Booking cancelled for no payment.

Taking down the offer for lack of demand.

Still available for sale on:
http://www.kinetichobbies.com/kinetic-hobbies-mini-floater.html

I really loved building this plane, and it turned out really nice and professional looking. Everything is top class and reasonably priced. It even came with battery and rubberbands. I would recommend this to anyone getting into rc hobby.

Thank you so much Ashwin! Much appreciated :) Eagerly looking forward to your model photo/videos.

I finally finished assembly of mini floater...it was very exciting and very very easy during the assembly.
The flight was little difficult as I was used to using ailrons...but with practice  I hope to overcome the problem. Everyone enjoyed the flight and it was really crash resistant.  :thumbsup:

Thank you for posting your experience vishal :) It's much appreciated!

Keep the throws less or fly with Dual Rates and it should be very easy.

Not sure why you were having problems. Did you use the Aileron channel to connect the rudder or you used Rudder channel (Mode 2)?

BTW, your build has come out very good  {:)} {:)}

I used normal setup ...channel 4 as rudder. Mode 2.

That's the reason you were finding it difficult. You can simply connect the Rudder to Aileron channel and then you can use the Aileron input to control the Rudder (Right hand). As it is a tip dihedral wing, the Rudder will work like Aileron.

I usually  fly nitro...but never before had flown a plane without ailrons...so every time I wanted the mini floater to turn I'd turn my right stick (channel  1) n nothing...  ;D
This  was the confusing  part...but it was fun

Ohhhh...okay... my mistake  ;D

Your way is good to improve your Rudder skills (left hand)  ;D

Flying the Mini Floater at the beach...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae9U-HQO7G4

Vishal, do you sell the PopWing 900mm without the Motor ?? 1000 bucks off for the motor, and this could be a sweet deal

http://www.kinetichobbies.com/techone-popwing-900-with-motor.html

Sorry ujjwaana. Can't do that. Need to be sold as they are imported.

Launching the Mini Floater Kit (without electronics) at an unbelievably low price of Rs.995.00:
http://www.kinetichobbies.com/kinetic-hobbies-mini-floater-kit.html

@vishalrao,
Excellent idea and excellent value for money.
Please add you beach flying video to the product on your site.
Also add prices for:
1. Basickit
2. Basic kit + servos
3. Basic kit + servos + motor + esc
4. Kit + servos + motor + esc + lipo
5. Kit + servos + motor + esc + 2 lipos + charger

Edit: Add 2 props to options 3 to 5.

Disclaimer:
I have no connection at all with vishalrao or kinetic hobbies.

Sir with such helpful nature you have connection with each one of us

Thank you Iyer sir for the valuable suggestion. Video added. Will figure how to do the rest.

WooW..... I hope,  i  wish to see such awesome offers again....... That can be really really inspirational.......
I wish you earn a lot and we get lots of such surprises :p

Will it be in stock again ?anytime soon ?
with any kind of promotional offer ?

@vishal

It's in stock now @Sukhpreet. Promotional offer was only for the launch  ;D

Relaunch it  :giggle:

i wish i had a time machine :P

And if you dont  mind me asking what comes under the hardware in Basic model  (of Mini Floater Kit - Plan drawn on 3mm laminated biofoam and all necessary hardware ₹995.00) :) 

Hardware consists of landing gear mount, landing gear with wheels, carbon fiber tube, pushrods, wing holders, control horn with linkage stoppers, motor mount, wheel stoppers, velcro and rubber bands.

Coroplast Mini Foater...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9qK0UKB-dQ

that's one nice catch  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


is the coroplast version available ??

if yes what's the cost with and without electronics?

Not yet. But it'll certainly be cheaper than Biofoam/Depron one. We'll release it soon.

Hi, will the DM2204-KV1600 motor/ Mantis 12 Amp esc available any soon?

2204 motor is expected to be back in stock soon. The prices have gone up however.