SA Allan Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Dear John, I've been lurking on your blog since the beginning. You've built a fantastic model, please let us know how it flies. I'm sorely tempted to buy the plan, plastics and cnc bits from Tony. Edited By SA Allan on 22/04/2017 16:12:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks Alan, and everyone else for the kind remarks. If you've ever built one of Tony's kits, you'll know they pretty much follow the same pattern. Once you've built a couple you can pretty much guarantee they'll follow the same form and become much easier. I don't know if Tony gets the kudos for his excellent plans, but he defo gets it from me. As it happens I can report a bit of progress with regards to the motor and functional set up. I was having real problems with the servos! When I moved the gear the flaps moved, when I put in aileron the rudder moved. It was doing my head in!! I tried changing Rx's, servos, everything, but then the penny dropped. I have always used a übec on my models. For some reason I thought a 70amp Inbuilt Sbec would be sufficient for this model? I only chance read that in built Bec 's supply 2 to 3 amps towards the servos. Nowhere near enough for 7 servos, two of them being retract servos!!! What a numpty? I've stuck a Übec on the ESC, and guess what? Yup, sweet as a nut. Everything running perfect. Can't believe I was so simple. Arghhh, two days I'll not get back in my life! Anyway, I've managed to do a prop, motor ESC test, and I've got great results. Set up is a Turnigy G60 400kv, 3 blade 16 x 8, 70 amp ESC with a now 5v übec, on a 6s 4500 mah lipo, giving me 1500 Watts per pound on a 9.5 lb model. Even my poor maths would reckon it's capable of lifting off the ground? Again thanks for the kind words. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 That might be 150 watts per lb! I said my maths was bobbins!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Stunning model John, in my dreams I'm afraid. Congratulations to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Ta Colin, how's the Chippie coming along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 It's not yet John. Back home tomorrow and hope to get to grips soon, there have been too many other things going on. I am feeling very guilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Why? I don't think the enjoyment of model building is necessarily about what you achieve in the workshop, nice though that is. I think it's about lying in bed trying to figure out what you're going to do next, or how you're gonna overcome the next problem. I put my head on the pillow Every night, and think " what can I achieve with the build tomorrow "? Wether I achieve it or not is irrelevant, I know the model is still there, and the problem is still there and one day I'll get to it. I'm lucky I guess? I'm in the position to spend at least a couple of hours a day in the workshop. However, I really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david lloyd 8 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hi John, I was thinking of building the Zero from Tony's plan when I came across your posts. What a fantastic model ! Have you flown her yet? if so can you give some details. I was thinking along the lines of ic power eg an DLE 20. Do you think the structure would be suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerolee Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi John, whats your AUW for the Zero? Fantastic build! I love it. I am thinking of starting this build too. I havent much experience but reading up a lot and got Dave platt video's to get me started. I done some modelling a long time ago and consider myself to be reasonably capable Thanks, Jeroen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemee Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I have been building this to and have converted to DLE20, am at covering stage now so will let you know how I get on. Mine is Scratch built from the plan no CNC bits and also made own canopy an engine cowl also. Nice forum it has helped me thanks. Terry from NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Hi Jerome, sorry not been on site for a while and didn't get your post, AUW was 9lb 7oz, I've not flown it yet but I will when the weather gets better in a couple of months. Terry and David I have no idea what motor would be suitable? I only deal in electric trickery and really have no knowledge of engines, sorry. You've got a job on your hand building from scratch Terry, I did it with a fairey swordfish !!! I won't be repeating it ! CNC cut parts are a real bonus, you feel as if you're building a plane from the plans, just a bit easier. Good luck with yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laverick Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 As it happens I've just been working on the Swordfish, here's a couple of photos Edited By John Laverick on 24/04/2018 17:58:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerolee Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Hi John, Thanks for your reply. Another great plane the Swordfish will be i reckon. Gonna stay on this topic. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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