[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

Thanks guys, glad you like! Good to hear flying characteristics are good, I'm going to set up ailerons with differential, and use the rudder to help around turns. Here's a video ground test and some pics from early on in the build. https://youtu.be/zqdyTcPl6cg

 

And here's the pilot in action too.

 

Your DH-2 looks lovely Michael, from your own plans.. Very nice, do you have a YouTube link please? 

https://youtu.be/Hv4jVZgYrMA

 

Lol yes these projects never end, much to do yet, but lots of time to do it!

 

 

Edited By Matt Halton on 09/04/2020 02:42:32

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

I've yet to pull the vinyl decals, and handpaint new roundels, in the correct shade of blue, and also will paint on dummy rib tapes.

 

Il get back to it tomorrow.

Edited By Matt Halton on 08/04/2020 01:23:06

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

More, I built a scale gravity tank and plumbing, tank from depron covered in thin tissue and Poly C, rivets from PVA, and painted.

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

Current progress

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

And completed

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

Seat from 6mm depron, parcel string and cocktail sticks

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

[Another Maxford Airco DH-2, but with FPV]

Hi guys, here's my latest build, an FPV conversion with a pilot and camera installed into his head with pan and tilt, plus scale mods, and full body pilot inside a fully decked out scale cockpit.

My lockdown project! First photo, how I received it, ready assembled by someone else.

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

https://youtu.be/CfoRAK38D-E Crazy power! Test flight next week, over long grass. My mate will launch it for me but only using 1/2 throttle.

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

OK new Flash 2540 props came in today. I just did a simple thrust test on my scales by holding the nose down onto the plate and letting it rest gently, ie no down pressure.
After subtracting the model weight I'm getting 141 g. Obviously not scientific , but 3 tries I'm getting the same output.
If I hold this in my hand pointed vertical, I'm certain it would want to fly away and accelerate! Unbelievable power!

I just need to be careful that on launching it doesn't torque roll. Maybe launch nearer half throttle.

Very happy with the power!!

Gemfan Flash 2520 prop has slightly bigger diameter than the prop in the previous photos.

Crazy mad power in such a tiny package.

Edited By Matt Halton on 16/01/2019 14:27:06

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

And here's the mechanics. Not much. 2 servos are housed in the upper shell under the turtle deck.

Edited By Matt Halton on 16/01/2019 11:26:10

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

The business end. Power is from a micro quad brushless motor. She weighs 91 gr RTF. Puts out 160 gr of thrust.

Thanks Ken. Will know if this works next week for her maiden flight

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

[BAe Hawk T1 micro pusher parkflyer]

Hi guys, been converting this former 80''s vintage static desktop display model to FLY!!
Hope you like, any questions please ask.
It''s 11.5" span by 13" long.

[HS Buccaneer jet parkflyer]

Please check my photo album for flying shots.

Thanks.

Matt

[HS Buccaneer jet parkflyer]

Youtube video Buccaneer 2nd test flight. CG still slightly nose heavy.

https://youtu.be/1yDZp66gjxw

[HS Buccaneer jet parkflyer]

Hi again all and thanks for your comments. The model is flying beautifully now I have the c of g correct.
I'll upload some in flight pictures and video.
Many thanks!

Edited By Matt Halton on 24/07/2018 10:45:35

[Another Blackburn Buccaneer build]

Hi guys.

I built this small pusher jet over the winter and finally got a test flight.
I've got some video and photos.

Intend to now build another but bigger with 2 x 40 or 50 mm EDF units.

This model has just 3 servos including flaperons.

I hope you like!!

 

Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 10/05/2018 12:57:48

[HS Buccaneer jet parkflyer]

Thanks everyone
Awaiting weather now. Also toying with a very light (mostly wood of course!)4th build..
But twin EDF's.Not large though.

The Lightning is from a Green Air kit ( can't get them anymore ) Not my build but will be my finish

Thanks for your positive comments.

The Bucc should go well with a weight of 700 g and motor thrust of 920 g..

I wish someone would produce kits.

[HS Buccaneer jet parkflyer]

I designed this in 2004, built 3, 2nd was too heavy, this one is very light with a built up cap stripped rib wing, runs 3 servos, two for ailerons to provide flaperon mixing, powered by a 2200kv pusher outrunner and 2200 3s battery.

Ready now to air test.

[Another Blackburn Buccaneer build]

Spinner stayed put too which was good news

Here's a video showing the power and control testing.

Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 10/05/2018 13:01:25

[Another Blackburn Buccaneer build]

Thanks Ade.
Well more news. Set up the radio now have working flaperons, plus did motor testing. Full power onto scales shows 900 grams on a 3s 2200. The model weighs 700 grams with the battery on board.

That's on a 6x4 prop but with that power have some leeway.
Another modeller suggests trying a 5 x 5.5 prop which will give more speed at less throttle plus less torque.

So will likely change it before testing.

It's a small machine at 25" span.

Edited By Matt Halton on 09/12/2017 12:43:54

[Another Blackburn Buccaneer build]

Thanks yes is from my own drawings.

[Another Blackburn Buccaneer build]

Thanks guys. Glad you like, am still working on the other wing. Just finished the second 20 boundary layer flow ejectors and now onto more panelling and subtle weathering. Never ends does it?