Edge 540 out of Raw Depron! Rebuilt
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TheFlyingBrit
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Not got around to flying mine yet, thought of crashing it fills me with dread LOL 
TheFlyingBrit
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Great looking plane.
Welcome to the forums
slowjo
Master member
nice build : )
@teerthwarang its so clean! this one is pretty complicated but you built it very well. I have started with paper templates yesterday and will be using 5mm depron sheets.
Any suggestions for me from your experiences? Which mm depron did you use? and were you able to successfully fly on your first attempt?
Quinnyperks
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Nice! Looks great
Matthewdupreez
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I would be terrified of flying that beauty too... How did you do the paint job??? It looks stunning
Matthewdupreez
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I would be terrified of flying that beauty too... How did you do the paint job??? It looks stunning
cyclone3350
Master member
Very well done. Like the colors.
Wilk77
New member
That looks great! I will be cutting parts this afternoon for another Edge 540 after putting mine in the ground last night.. Super good flyer!
Whats the electronic configuration did you use? Im just a beginner. Hope your new edge shaping up well.. do share pics if possible
Wilk77
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Whats the electronic configuration did you use? Im just a beginner. Hope your new edge shaping up well.. do share pics if possible
I ran a 2200mah 4s 30C battery, 40A ESC and the FT C-Pack Motor... I had to fly at half throttle unless using all my power for verticle.
Here are pics of the new build... today is day 4 just need to cut out and attach wingtips, glue wing to the fuse, paint and add electronics..
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🤩🤩 what a beauty @Wilk77 ! Thanks for the share and I shall follow the config 👍
Is that depron with pre laminated black or did you stick it? If yes, what kind of glue did you use? Coz I tried laminating with craft sheet but it got curved. I am using the 5mm naked depron. Not so sure about the strength. This is my 3rd plane yet I have not flown any till now. Made a plusher then storch and now this one.. all 3 are due electronics. Why I made 3 in first attempt is, I dont want to disappoint my kids when we go to field. If one breaks I can atleast have a spare to fly! I really liked the Edge.. everyone said its hard to fly 3d planes.. Im even ok if it just sits as a show piece in my home 😝
Is that really tough flying this one? Can we learn to fly like in the build video of ft edge540??
Is that depron with pre laminated black or did you stick it? If yes, what kind of glue did you use? Coz I tried laminating with craft sheet but it got curved. I am using the 5mm naked depron. Not so sure about the strength. This is my 3rd plane yet I have not flown any till now. Made a plusher then storch and now this one.. all 3 are due electronics. Why I made 3 in first attempt is, I dont want to disappoint my kids when we go to field. If one breaks I can atleast have a spare to fly! I really liked the Edge.. everyone said its hard to fly 3d planes.. Im even ok if it just sits as a show piece in my home 😝
Is that really tough flying this one? Can we learn to fly like in the build video of ft edge540??
Wilk77
New member
Thanks !!! I am hooked on this DTFB model building. It's a whole new world from the nitro/balsa world I was in 25yrs ago.
This is built out of black DTFB.. I will be putting a couple cotes of fast drying poly on it, then paint. It's a great flyer once you realize it needs to be flown slow. At least that is what I found with my build..
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