In addition to the discus launched glider Vladimir has made Blaster 2 Electric versions of the model, with rear mounted servos. This electric Blaster is available in two versions, one designed for popular ourtunner motors, and one for inrunners.
This kit includes the outrunner fuselage. This has the firewall recessed 27mm back from the nose, to allow a cost effective direct drive LRK type outrunner motor to be installed, with space for a good sized battery in the uncluttered pod. This version is best for those wanting minimum weight and expense. The inside diameter at the very nose is 30mm, increasing to 33mm at the recessed firewall.
By using a 20g motor and a lightweight lipo battery the electric version can be built very light, and has flying characteristics identical to the DLG. Alternatively by fitting a larger motor and high discharge battery, the plane becomes a lightweight hotliner, adept at vertical climbs, high speed flight, and aerobatics, while still very capable of thermaling with the best.
The superbly finished hollow molded one piece wing comes with pre-cut servo mounts and bottom hinged generously sized flaperons, to allow the model to be slowed down to a crawl for damage-free landings or even hand catching. This high level of prefabrication makes the glider especially strong, clean, and easy to build.
The hollow molded wing skin is a very rigid and tough glass/rohacel/glass sandwich with a substantial carbon spar.
The glass skin is laid at 45 degrees to eliminate twisting and maximise launch height. The carbon braid reinforced shear web is bonded to the substantial carbon spar caps, resulting in a light but strong spar.
The living skin hinged flaperons have a rohacel core and a very sharp trailing edge to minimise drag.
Please also download our Blaster 2 & 2e Assembly Guide to see how easily and quickly the Blaster 2 goes together. Our thanks to Martin Bell for his help with the manual, and for permission to use his excellent photos.
Specifications Wing span: 1.5m (59 in) Wing area: 24dm2 (372 sq in) Airfoils: Ag 45 ct-o2, Ag46 ct-02 , AG 47 ct-02 Flying weight: from 360g (12.9 oz) Wing loading: 15/dm2 (5 oz/sq ft) Spinner size: 32mm Centre of gravity: 73-79mm (2.9-3.1 in) from wing root leading edge. Canopy hatch size: 100mm x 28mm (4" x 1.1") with curved ends and sides Max battery size: 95mm x 35mm x 25mm (3.75" x 1.4" x 1")
Recommended Powertrains Motor: CF2822 (Kv=1200 rpm/V ) Prop: 9x5 folder Battery: 3S 500mah LiPo See the videos of Martin Bell hotrodding his Blaster-2e with this setup.
Motor: Hyperion G2213-16 glider motor Prop: TBA Battery: Thunder Power Pro-Lite V2 3S 910mAh lipo (pulls 20A)
Note that the CF2822 mounting holes do not align with the mounting holes predrilled in the firewall. The AXI 2208 and 2212 series of motors also fit, and the mounting holes align okay. An AXI 2212/12, with a 2S TP910 lipo and an Aeronaut 9.5x5 prop gives a climb rate of about 2400fpm. This motor will take up to 12" props (with a suitable battery and ESC) so long as the motor runs are kept short.
We recommend 2S LiPo setups if using linear a BEC. If using a 3S pack we suggest a separate UBEC or a speed controller with a switching BEC.
Note that unless requested otherwise the Blaster2e may be supplied with a "left" wing. As the electric model is not intended for tip launching this does not make any difference.
Colours as of 12.8.10 Neon pink topside, yellow and black stripes underside
Blaster 2 Tailplane Sleeve Nut
Code: BLASTER-TP-NUT
Specially machined alloy sleeve nut to retain the Blaster2 tailplane.
No more than 2 per customer please.
Vigor VS-12M Ultra-Thin Servo
Code: VIGOR-VS-12M
The Vigor VS-12M is an ultra thin yet very powerful servo ideal for glider wings and tails. It is comparable with the well regarded SD150 (o...
Blaster 2 DLG F3K
Code: BLASTER-2
The Blaster 2 is an update of the acclaimed Blaster DLG discus launched RC glider. It is a high tech F3K r/c hand launched glider utilising ...
Blaster 2 and Blaster 2e Wing
Code: BLASTER-2-WING
Replacement wing for all Blaster-2 models. Has the launch winglet on the left for right handed launchers.
The Blaster 2L Wing for left ha...
Blaster 2 DLG for Left Handed Throwers
Code: BLASTER-2LEFT
The Blaster 2L is just like the acclaimed Blaster 2, but it has the throwing winglet molded into the right wing, making it suitable for left...
Blaster 2 V Tailplane Mount
Code: BLASTER-V-MOUNT
Carbon V mount for all versions of the Blaster2. Supplied with a custom machined alloy sleeve nut to retain the tailplane. Also ideal for ow...
Blaster2 DLG 21mm-8mm x 0.93m Carbon Tail Boom
Code: BLASTER2-BOOM
This high quality carbon tailboom has been specially built to suit top class DLG (discus launch gliders) models like the Blaster2. It is hig...
EMAX CF2822 Outrunner Brushless Motor
Code: CF2822
Recommended motor for the Blaster2.
Motor resistance = 0.175 R
Kv = 1200 RPM/V
Io @ 8V = 0.86 A
Weight = 43.0 g (1.66 oz)
Number of p...
32mm HyperSpinner for 3mm shafts
Code: HYPERSPINNER-32-3-0
A beautifully designed and competitively priced spinner incorporating a yoke for folding prop blades, suitable for the Blaster2 and other mo...
32mm HyperSpinner for 4mm shafts
Code: HYPERSPINNER-32-4-0
A beautifully designed and competitively priced spinner incorporating a yoke for folding prop blades, suitable for the Blaster2 and other mo...
32mm HyperSpinner for 3.17mm (1/8") shafts
Code: HYPERSPINNER-32-E-0
A beautifully designed and competitively priced spinner incorporating a yoke for folding prop blades, suitable for the Blaster2 and other mo...
Blaster 2e for Inrunners
Code: BLASTER-2E-IN
In addition to the discus launched glider Vladimir has made Blaster 2 Electric versions of the model, with rear mounted servos. This electri...
