Stephen Jones Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Here you can see the carbon tube is inserted into one half of the wing to check all is level. Now all the holes have been bored into the wings it is time to fit the center section and glue into place. The insert the wing joiner. Fit the next washer then the final outer tube and lastly the washer and bolt is glued into place. Now we need to slide and glue the outer wings onto the joiner take care as not to get glue onto the washers. Make sure the servos do not extend beyond the Centre section. Now that the wings are on make sure that they can pivot up and down without fowling . Now control rods can be made. Make a hole into the wing which a snake inner can be glued into taking note of where the servo arm is and with the wing level make a z bend. You may need to cut a slot for the servo arm to move freely. Now test all is working. Ok next i will have to cut a hole for the battery and receiver. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devcon1 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Very neat conversion Steve, looking forward to seeing it perform. I'm assuming it's for the slope and no power conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 The clear tubing looks like acrylic i.e. Perspex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Hi, Managed to finish this one today, I have not got any Magnets at the moment so a rubber band will have to do for now. The beauty of having more than one kit is that you can mix and match to your choice. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Posted by Devcon1 on 24/06/2017 19:01:31: Very neat conversion Steve, looking forward to seeing it perform. I'm assuming it's for the slope and no power conversion. Thanks Devcon1, Yes i want to try my hand at slope, not something i have done before . If all fails i will put a Pod motor on, this is something i have done before for my son. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin White 3 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thanks Steve excellent information there, thanks for sharing, love the use of the CD cases. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 WOW the Felix is like twice the cost of the Lidl one. Am glad I got one from Lidl. Flew it free flight in both glide and loop mode before modifying it. Hopefully in rc mode will have some fun tonight now finally finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Robertson 3 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Nightflyer - "WOW the Felix is like twice the cost of the Lidl one." It may be so, but the Felix XL looks to be a rather different beast. As I could not locate the Lidl version here in Scotland I bought a couple of FMS Alpha chuckies. On learning of the Felix I did a bit of research, liked the look of it, liked the Flexipor Polyurethane material, then ordered one from RobotBirds (plus a few extra goodies Naughty, Naughty, Naughty). Maybe one day I'll actually get round to putting all this stuff together and actually FLYING one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Posted by Kevin White 3 on 26/06/2017 09:32:40: Thanks Steve excellent information there, thanks for sharing, love the use of the CD cases. Kevin Thank`s Kevin, I did not like the idea of a hole in the bottom of the wing and thought there has to be a better way . And i can confirm that my way also works and looks neater for it and stands up to a bit of ruff and tumble. As i did take it out for a quick chucky on a gentle hill for a test fly, the wind was not that strong on Sunday but it does fly, but like my 1st conversion needs a lot of wind to keep it airborne . So it will now have to wait until i can find a decent slope and the right conditions to fly it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Posted by John Robertson 3 on 26/06/2017 20:13:49: Nightflyer - "WOW the Felix is like twice the cost of the Lidl one." It may be so, but the Felix XL looks to be a rather different beast. As I could not locate the Lidl version here in Scotland I bought a couple of FMS Alpha chuckies. On learning of the Felix I did a bit of research, liked the look of it, liked the Flexipor Polyurethane material, then ordered one from RobotBirds (plus a few extra goodies Naughty, Naughty, Naughty). Maybe one day I'll actually get round to putting all this stuff together and actually FLYING one! I suspect you are right about Felix XL being a different beast as The Lidl Glider does seem to be very draggy and i think the cause of the drag is the 8mm trailing edge on the wings but i can confirm that the foam on the Lidl XL Glider is robust to take a far few knocks as my son and daughter had some fun chucking them about in the local park they do fly well just as a Glider but again do need a Good chuck. So i am considering slicing a thin wedge out of the trailing edge then gluing the trailing edge back together so as to keep a smooth surface rather than sanding it to profile. I am also starting to make a pod motor mount for one of them so i can fly on a flat field. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi Steve, Yes it may be slightly different to the Lidl one. Well I flew the Lidl one last night - in fact my 14 yo son who wanted the glider flew it the most and tbh it flew better than I expected and certainly better than when it was a free flight glider. My son enjoyed it a lot. With two 9g servos a Lemon rx and a 1s 500mAh Lipo pack it seemed to balance just right. Now I am thinking about tracking a second model down to electrify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Here is my effort, just flown. Flies well but somewhat under powered on the chosen set up. CF2226/1800 motor, 0645 prop., 1000mA/h 3S. Will try a 0845 next. Servos are Blue Arrow micro MG Digi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Got a spare one going begging but it must be collected from Aylesbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Now sorted the power problem which must be down to a motor which has gone faulty. Replaced with a Hacker B-20L on 0843 prop it gives just over 100W for a 12oz model. Should be ballistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Martin your electrified model looks good might go similar way if I get a second model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi Martin, Looks good with imbedded servos and the nose looks like some kinda fruit that has had it`s insides scooped out. Would be nice to see a Video if you can manage it. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi again, Made a start on the Pod, Hope to get some more work done soon. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Robertson 3 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Nice Pod - shades of the old band-on Cox .049 units! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Posted by John Robertson 3 on 28/06/2017 00:03:36: Nice Pod - shades of the old band-on Cox .049 units! Arr Yes i missed a trick their, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightflyer Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I contacted Lidl to see if they will get more. They advised 3-6 months will be the next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thinking about this from a business point of view. If someone could make or sell a good quality foam plane that would appeal to kidz as a chuck glider and to the R/c enthusiast for conversion. Then they would double there chances of volume sales. Hobbyking sell a lot of foam planes after all. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Ok, i now have the power pod fitted and tested, This is a old 1300 Ma 3s Lipo that has puffed up so is taking up more space than the battery i had i mind for it but unfortunately it is dead so can not be used This is a 20 amp Esc that was in my spares box. I have no idea if my thrust angle is right until i test fly it so i will take some glue a knife and some wood in case i have to pack it out. And the Motor is a 2208/08 that was also in my spares box and i have a 4.75 x 4.75 Apc prop. i have not done a watt test but does seem to have more than enough power. Will just have to see if the weather is kind this weekend. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Could take the spare to Greenacres if you can catch me before I leave home tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Posted by Martin McIntosh on 29/06/2017 21:39:03: Could take the spare to Greenacres if you can catch me before I leave home tomorrow. I don't understand ?. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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