Geoff S Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I came across this on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I think in the future that the International competitions will probably be monopolised by the Ukrainians. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Dilly 1 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, kevin b said: I think in the future that the International competitions will probably be monopolised by the Ukrainians. Too late! They've been right at the top internationally for several decades. Just a few from the podium at free-flight World and European Championships in the past few years, - Andrjukov (now in the US team), Kulakovsky, Stefanchuk, Alexandrov, Babenko, Stamov, Verbitski, Vivchar. And they seem to have a pool of top-class young flyers as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Anybody remember the old Stanley cardboard aircraft, I had the apprentice with an OS40FS about 40 years ago. Was quite a robust model and flew well. BTW these drones are Australian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, Frank Skilbeck said: Anybody remember the old Stanley cardboard aircraft, I had the apprentice with an OS40FS about 40 years ago. Was quite a robust model and flew well. BTW these drones are Australian. I noticed that they were. I wonder if the flatpacks are on general sale. It might be an interesting model to fly without all the electronic high technology and just as a simple quick build and robust trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I think they are only available by the pallet load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 23 minutes ago, J D 8 said: I think they are only available by the pallet load. We could do a mass build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Colbourne Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) A cardboard model building event would make a fun club competition, using a specified motor/esc/battery drivetrain, and the bare minimum of off the shelf parts. Several designs in Cardboard are available: Cardsharp Cardboard Stick Pappendeckel: Edited August 31, 2023 by Robin Colbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Geoff S said: I wonder if the flatpacks are on general sale. It might be an interesting model to fly without all the electronic high technology and just as a simple quick build and robust trainer. Just look up Flitetest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Barclay Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just perusing YouTube as you do and found this guy. Fascinating Reaper Drone build. I love his free and easy style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Certainly not precision engineering but boy is it quick and delivered a VERY effective looking plane that flew well- nice one 👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Barclay Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Ace said: Certainly not precision engineering but boy is it quick and delivered a VERY effective looking plane that flew well- nice one 👏 My thoughts exactly, Ace. I found his video really entertaining, and he has almost 90,000 subscribers, so he is doing something right. Maybe he is just what is needed to bring more people into building rather than just RTF. i.e. You don't have to be a master craftsman to build something impressive which flies. I will watch his 10-foot wingspan Hercules tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 @Michael Barclay Good recommendation - Herc was just as impressive and entertaining 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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