VSKYLABS RC J7W2X Shinden
140mm EDF - 1:4.5 SCALE - CANARD PUSHER - FAST & PREDICTABLESCALE FLIGHT - DECEPTIVE LOW SPEED CHARACTERISTICS
Model data:
Type: Scale RC Model based on the J7W2 Shinden
Scale: 1:4.5
Length: 1.98 m ( 6.49 feet)
Wingspan: 2.5 m (8.2 feet)
Weight: 27 lbs / 12.24 Kg
Engine: 1 x 140mm EDF / 10 blade fan / (24-30 lbs / 10.88-13.6 kg)
Electrical systen (suggested): 1 x 12S 16,000-18,000 mAh LiPo. Single 140mm 10-blade EDF unit operating at 40V nominal ~165A at full power, ~6,700W output. Battery rated at ~670 Wh. Full-power endurance: approximately 6 minutes at the limit. Max battery temp ceiling: 80°C. Real-world numbers will depend on how hard you push it.
Performance/Limitations: Maximum speed: 119 knots / 137 mph / 220 km/h (sea level, full power, straight and level). Estimated Vne ~130 knots.
Channels:
- Throttle
- Rudder
- Elevator
- Ailerons
- Control modes (Full, Dual-Rates/Expo) - Recommended for scale flying.
- Gears
Pilot Notes:
General: The J7W2X sits high on the ground (the actual aircraft was designed as a canard pusher aircraft, where the pusher-propeller had to be high enough to allow safe nose attitude on takeoff and landing). Taxi with care and use gentle power bursts for forward movement and take turns slowly. Aggressive taxi inputs risk rolling the model over.
In the air the Shinden is predictable and quite fast. Its aerodynamic characteristics keep it naturally contained within low alpha flight regimes. The overall feel especially in low speeds is slightly nose-heavy, yet control authority and responsiveness are sufficient throughout normal conditions.
Energy management: At low speed the aircraft will drop the nose before stalling, a characteristic that feels like a warning but leaves very little time to act at low altitude, especially due to thrust-response lag of the EDF, without recovery margin. Keep energy up on final and avoid slow speed exploration below a safe altitude.
Controls: Dual rates recommended for scale flying. Disengage before landing as full control authority is needed for the final phase where the nose-drop tendency is most relevant.
Real world reference video (pusher-prop version):
*The following video shows a real-world reference for the model. It is provided for informational purposes only. It is not produced by or affiliated with VSKYLABS. All credits belong to the original content creators. Various design features and other characteristics may vary, when compared to the VSKYLABS model in X-Plane.
VSKYLABS RC Elements Vol. 1 screenshots - X-Plane 12:
