Build Log - Giant ~120" P-61 Black Widow

[Liam B]

Thanks DMC RC for coming and checking it out. Nice to meet you in person! It's at the Build tables by the tents, by the way.

 

[Userofmuchtape&glue]

Oh is FF on?

 

[Liam B]

Oh is FF on?

Yup, until Sunday.

 

[Userofmuchtape&glue]

You lucky Yanks!

(sighs)

 

[Liam B]

Ok, so it flew. The first launch, it lawndarted into the hillside. The second, it flew for a minute before loosing elevator. Here's the damage. I plan on making it a Bloody Wonder-ish for combat tomorrow.

 

[Tench745]

Hey Stig, I saw your first launch on Discover RC's youtube. Sounded to me like your batteries couldn't keep up with the current draw. There was an immediate voltage sag. Glad it flew a little. What are you building for next year?

 

[Liam B]

Hey Stig, I saw your first launch on Discover RC's youtube. Sounded to me like your batteries couldn't keep up with the current draw. There was an immediate voltage sag. Glad it flew a little. What are you building for next year?

I though so too, but it was actually an elevator failure. The first flight, the linkage stopper (yes, I don't know why I used linnkage stoppers) came loose and lawndarted. The second flight, it flew great for 45 seconds and then, the elevator SERVO stripped, and it was a 17g servo. But I do agree, the batteries, and for that matter, the motors couldn't keep up with a craft that big. Next year, I'm doing it right. I'm thinking of doing a giant Mustang to accomadate all of the giant bombers that have been made.

 

[Liam B]

So, in conclusion, all 19 people who voted are correct. It flew great, but... AND I was out of my mind! I'm already starting on next year's build. Just need some more foam

 

[Liam B]

Does anyone have any footage of the actual flight?

 

[FallingInStyle]

maybe. Is it the one with three motors?

 

[Liam B]

maybe. Is it the one with three motors?

Yup, the brown one with the three engines.

 

[SlingShot]

maybe. Is it the one with three motors?

Ain't that the way? I hope a nice one shows up! I really appreciate how you boys powered through the adversity. And I enjoyed chatting with your Dad in the chow line at the Fat Shark BBQ!

 

[Liam B]

Ain't that the way? I hope a nice one shows up! I really appreciate how you boys powered through the adversity. And I enjoyed chatting with your Dad in the chow line at the Fat Shark BBQ!

He says it was great to talk to you as well!

 

[SlingShot]

He says it was great to talk to you as well!

Y'all blew it on the Mustang. (As did I.) You should have asked for a power pod.

 

[DamoRC]

Stig,

Not sure if you've seen this, it's on Instagram.

https://instagram.com/p/BThQbALlA2d/

 

[Liam B]

Stig,

Not sure if you've seen this, it's on Instagram.

https://instagram.com/p/BThQbALlA2d/

THANKS!!! I've been desperately looking!

 

[DamoRC]

Yep. I'm looking for footage of the 4-plane.

Your plane flew a lot more that I thought based on our conversation. That thing was really flying nice. Well done!

DamoRC

 

[SlingShot]

THANKS!!! I've been desperately looking!

Nice! Plenty power for flight!

 

[Liam B]

Nice! Plenty power for flight!

Thanks! I myself was surprised.

 

[Liam B]

Well, after reviewing the video that Flite Test put out, my plane wasn't shown with the sketchy planes. I'm not sure if it was just time constraints or if I was excluded just because it didn't work well. Either way, it was great to be there.