Blunt Nose Versa - build validation!

[MrPeriPeri]

Hi all,

Looking to build my first FT plane to use as an FPV platform, and have decided on the blunt nose versa.

This will be my first scratch build and the choice for various parts is pretty overwhelming - I was really hoping that if I posted up my parts selection someone far more knowledgeable than myself could point out any potential bad picks, or verify that this should make for a good machine?

I would really appreciate any pointers! (I have based some of this off the red20rc FPV wing v3)

Here goes:
Versa
Turnigy Park 450 1200kv motor - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=19036

Master Air Screw 10x6 Prop - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__16038__Master_Airscrew_S_2_Scimitar_Series_10x6.html (also considering buying a 10x4 and 9x6 to see what works best)

Turnigy 30a Plush ESC - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor...ush_30amp_Speed_Controller_UK_Warehouse_.html

Turnigy Nano-Tech 4000mah lipo - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11927__Turnigy_nano_tech_4000mah_3S_25_50C_Lipo_Pack.html

HobbyKing 939MG 2.5kg 12.5g metal gear servos - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14458__HobbyKing_939MG_Metal_Gear_Servo_2_5kg_12_5g_0_14sec.html

FPV Gear
SkyZone 5.8GHz 600mw TS832 & RC832 - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__43724__SkyZone_5_8g_600mw_32CH_FPV_Wirless_AV_Tx_Rx_Set_TS832_and_RC832.html

Boscam 5.8GHz Cloud Spirit CP Antennas - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__44643__Boscam_5_8GHz_Cloud_Spirit_Circular_Polarized_Antenna_Set_RP_SMA.html

Quanum DIY Goggles - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__53706__Quanum_DIY_FPV_Goggle_Set_with_Monitor_KIT_.html

RunCam 600TVL Camera (PZ0420M) - http://www.securitycamera2000.com/products/RunCam-600TVL-DC-5%252d17V-Wide-Voltage-Mini-FPV-Camera.html

Zippy Compact 1000mah for ground FPV power - http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21334__ZIPPY_Compact_1000mAh_3S_25C_Lipo_Pack.html


Based on the red20rc plane and results I would have expected ~45 min flight times from this setup - any opinions or advice on this configuration or if anything can be done better would be much appreciated!

I should add I haven't included an RC RX as I have a FRsky module to put in there paired to my Turnigy 9x.

Looking to place the order soon so hopefully the kit will arrive in the UK before xmas!

Thanks very much.

Phil