Matt Halton Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Any luck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 clever stuff there Matt, good luck with the maiden.. ken anderson..ne..1...clever stuff dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt Halton Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Halton Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt Halton Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 get a mate to chuck it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Halton Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Duncker Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Time for a mini bungee methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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