Forum Replies Created

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 1,509 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • in reply to: Yet another in the works. #20062

    Maybe tomorrow I start to assemble a few bits & pieces.

    The fuselage is finished. along with the tail, rudder & elevators so pretty much just the wings to print but I’ll assemble what I’ve finished first. Should have a spare motor around here somewhere to fit this one as it’s only a 680mm wingspan.

    Looking more like a P51 Mustang every day

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20061

    Motor arrived today so now all we need is some decent flying weather for her maiden.

    in reply to: saturday sailing #20044

    If its sailable I will be there also, but if it’s raining or blowing its t!*#s off, maybe not.

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20040

    I don’t think we will get any reprieve from the winds this week unfortunately. Hopefully once Show day has passed it will get better.

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20031

    Another one that looks at the pretty pics but doesn’t read the words !!

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20029

    Finally, my 3D printed Zero is completed, apart from the motor (which should be here in the next couple of weeks).

    I gave the entire plane a couple of coats of clear gloss Acrylic Enamel as this tends to toughen the LW PLA somewhat.

    All servos are in and set up along with the PWM ELRS receiver etc. Once the motor arrives & is installed I can tidy up the wiring & she is ready for her maiden.

    I modified how the wing servos fit, don’t like glueing them direct into the wing as 9gm servos are easily damaged & almost impossible to remove if glued directly into the wing.

    I will install some servo protectors as well before flying.

    My homebrew black logos have been installed in place of the red roundels

    Hopefully she flies as good as she looks !!

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20008

    Looking good, we’ll have a whole squadron of them soon eh.

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20004

    It’s about time you posted some pics of your Zero build as well.

     

    in reply to: Predators 3D printed Zero #20001

    You need to read the post, not just look at the pretty pics GG, that is exactly what I stated in the 4th paragraph !!, but yes it’s coming along great.

    Just cut the windows with the vinyl cutter while waiting for the wing parts to print.

    Just to differentiate from Ron’s Zero a bit more I have gone for black roundels with a white Z rather than the normal Japanese Red roundels.

    Hopefully it will look OK.

     

    in reply to: Friday Fly In 26-09-2025 #19942

    Nice footage, thanks Chris.

     

    in reply to: Friday Fly In 26-09-2025 #19938

    Did notice it was turning better in one direction than the other but nothing too dramatic. Anyway all fixed now.

    only needed a new servo arm and 4 replacement vortex generators

    in reply to: Victoria’s Secret #19879

    in reply to: saturday sailing #19778

    Running late as usual but I’ll be on my way shortly, hopefully beat the rain.

    in reply to: Victoria’s Secret #19775

    775mm

     

    in reply to: Victoria’s Secret #19773

    Well then it’s finished good enough for testing.

    The original sails look & fit terrible but they will have to do if I want to get in the water this Saturday (weather permitting).

    If all goes OK the new sails will be next on the agenda then a full strip down (again) and repaint.

Viewing 15 posts - 1 through 15 (of 1,509 total)