hybrid FB Pheonix Bixler
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bracesport
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@Wildthing - yes I know I should keep it simple - but with the RP machine on my desk, it is sooooooo tempting! 
Wildthing
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@Wildthing - yes I know I should keep it simple - but with the RP machine on my desk, it is sooooooo tempting!
I would experiment on a cheap easy build first like the baron or something like that and really put it through the paces to make sure it is durable.
bracesport
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@Wildthing - this is the experimental filament - https://3dprinting.co.nz/products/f...earl-filament-500g-pla-filament-experimental/
bracesport
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I finally finished printing all my wing formers - 150g + CF spars (15g) + FB - should be light enough for a 1.6m wing!
Wildthing
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That's a whole lotta pieces
bracesport
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it will be a whole lotta wing! (looks worse than it is)!
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@Wildthing - I also totalled the sailplane in the weekend so it is a great opportunity to rebuild the wing onto my 3D printed fuse - remember this one I had tucked away?
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Wildthing
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Yes I saw your crash which sucks but it makes room for the new version
and I think it will be really cool.
bracesport
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I had envisaged it as a V tail, and this time with rudder control - 4ch - so that will be exciting too!
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After the crash, I retired the FB fuse and decided to convert the EPS horizontal stabiliser into the V tail to fit the new 3D printed fuse. Tonight I dry fitted the tail and it all fits quite well - it might be a tad big so I’m going to sleep on it!
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Wildthing
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Looks great
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I decided to trim the V tail a smidge and used a 3D printed centre joiner - the V tail is still a tad bigger than my Vista that flew well, so I am sure it will be ok - I think the proportions look good!
My plan was to dig out the foam and glue in the joiner, then plug the hole with FB and sand it back to the original foil section - I am using epoxy to attach the tail to the fuse - so far so good! 😀
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My plan was to dig out the foam and glue in the joiner, then plug the hole with FB and sand it back to the original foil section - I am using epoxy to attach the tail to the fuse - so far so good! 😀
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Again I used 3D printed parts to make the stabiliser push rod arms - push rods are also in! Nice! 😀
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Wildthing
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bracesport
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@Wildthing - The tail should be no more than the FB fuse version (no rudder weight) - the nose will be heaps lighter with no motor and heavy battery, but that will be easy to correct with some lead!
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@Wildthing - it is all a bit of trial and error on the building and problem-solving front, but I enjoy the challenges and try my best!
I weighed her without two servos for the tail, Rx, battery, BEC and any balancing weight @790g
I will plan for 1.0kgs without CG balancing weight - so as a sloper it will be a good starting point before adding ballast!
It is a bit of a multicoloured beast at the moment, but hey, it is a hybrid after all!
I weighed her without two servos for the tail, Rx, battery, BEC and any balancing weight @790g
I will plan for 1.0kgs without CG balancing weight - so as a sloper it will be a good starting point before adding ballast!
It is a bit of a multicoloured beast at the moment, but hey, it is a hybrid after all!
