Gaz Elliott Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have just finished build a surfer dude on a surf board and found a build thread for a flying man. This website /forum build thread is full of the plans and videos for how to fly and gives great design ideas. best to think of the design first as I just cut mine out then though gaunlet gloves wound be a nice touch but would have been better in the cutting stage rather than an add on. Flying man = flyguy Edited By Gaz Elliott on 29/02/2012 12:58:01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have since taken the useless rudder off and replaced with elevons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Love the flyguys! Imagine those at an airshow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have just cut the 31" version out. Will update as to progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 ggHere some photos . just the radio gear and motor to insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Motor suggested is an 1806 2500kv motor from hobbyking but out of stock so which motor is best~~~~~? pole an stator from Robot birds 3800kv 10g in weigt 7.4lipo 9amps 14850 rpm load speed GW/EP5030 prop 225g of thrust or this from BRC Specification: * Type: BRC D1811 * Class: Brushless * KV (rpm/V): 2000 * Number of cells: 2S LiPo (7.4V) * Maximum current: 6A (for 20 seconds) * Constant current: 4.5A * Dimensions: Diameter 18mm, Length: 30mm (including mount & shaft) * Shaft diameter: 2mm * Weight: 10g (with mount) * Recommended ESC: 10A * Prop range: GWS 5 x 3 Hyper Drive or GWS 7 x 3.5 Hyper Drive * Recommended for models in the 4 to 7 ounce range. your help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 load of fun-think he'll need some protection for his 'digit's' on landing..... ken anderson ne..1 ....protect his digits dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Ken this is a super hero. His hands are bionic!!!!It is suggested to tape his nose as the landing tends to scuff it a bit as the video shows. Motor i have found a cf2812 in my box and wil have a play with this it will certainly have enough power. and iI will adjust with either 3 or 2 cell. need to use a prop of 5inch diameter maximum. this is advertised as 5inch prop motor Will defo use the watt meter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Okay I need some help to confirm. the airframe rx esc servos weights 193g ( no motor or battery) I have an emax 2812 1600kv motor and 3 cell lipo 800mah 20c ( 67g lipo and 38g battery) totla 250g on the watt meter this set up pull 65 watts and 6 amps on a 5 x 5 prop This is about 120watts per pound. Question is should i go for a higher kv motor to get more watts or would this be okay??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 120W/lb? Should be OK I would think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Great stuff . Decided to get a 2500kv motor £8 from robot birds . 4.75 pitch and diameter prop and 3 cell. Awesome watts of 135 at 220g so about 270 per lb . Probably pitch down . Test flight and off he went at half throttle into search for someone in distress..... Little did he know I es the most distressed but all went smoothly . Great build and great flight . Looking firsts to flying in a little less windy conditions ss it was at the limit for this size I think . Video to insert but you tube doesn't give the old embed code on my iPhone on a address so will have to wait til on pc . All cut from 1sheet of depron mega value plane!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 i'm deffo his no 1... fan...... still think he should have some sort of protectionn for his bit's .. ken anderson ne..1 ... protect his bits dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 As i say the servo was not fixed in only wedged with pressure and had worked loose so steering and trimming was interesting . Flight was good and look forward to the next one with glued in servos!!! no music so turn sound down as it was a little windy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Nice one Gaz, I like that, I think the model needs an asprin or two after the first flight though Edited By David Ashby on 14/03/2012 11:59:03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 It is too addictive. I just bought 6mm depron and have started to cut out the 62 inch version . Got Mott parts just to order the 900 - 1000 kv motor which I found reasonably cheap. Poss use standard servos in this one as I have a few in various states of repair from early days flying . I( I had a good year last year and no crashes , all seems to be fitting into place now in a natural way . Not needing to focus as hard .) it is fitting on 3 sheets of depron . The plan says you put a ply support round the chin and into the neck. I think I will cut out in 3mm ply and depron . Sandwich together . The 31 inch build went together so easily. It was also my first build ( or even put together of an artf as second hand they all come ready built!!!) cost of the parts for 31 is £3 depron , £8 motor, £9 esc , 2x5.6 servos at £2.60 . Lipo is an800 mah 3 cell£7 , prop £1, push rod at £1. Paint was cheap from home bargains £2 . So about £40. The plan takes time to cut out and stick together. I then Sellotape at point to the depron to hold in place and cut round then finally cut through the taped area . Who shall be my next hero format ?????? I can hear Ken shouting for " Young Ashers, he is our hero!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 well done gaz....having seen young asher's in the flesh......you wouldn't get enough lift from his profile...he needs to get a bit more beef covering on his bones so to speak! ... dont tell him... .. ken anderson ne..1 ... fly/guy dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 They look great Gaz, nice one. I haven't read every word so I might be repeating someone above, but have you seen this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 here is a colleagues Super spam man!!! Excuse the gravelly voice but even with flu I could not waste the great sunny weather we had in bed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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