Maingear
Flugzeug Liebhaber
This is my third Kraken. They take less time to build every time, but the time seems to pass more slowly for some reason. Still looking for the speed build kit!?!
The first was configured with a keel fairing to make the 6400mah battery aerodynamic. lost it due to a fun cub mid air collision. Plagued with ESC problems, I now use heavy duty servo extensions and 9x4.7 props.
The second one was a true workhorse. I would fly it thirty min at a time, pausing to swap batteries, and flying for another 30 min. The concept of flying from a lounge chair became a necessity. Having drinks brought to me, and mandatory restroom stops during preflight became part my SOP. I used a very large piece of Velcro to secure the battery on the belly. I left off the keel fairing because it got in the way, taking for granted the function it performed. The last flight was in very turbulent wind. App 20 min into the flight the battery departed the airframe and the plane glided at a 45 degree angle and crashed dead center of the runway. Very lucky no one got hurt! Always use a strap or tether your battery to the airframe.
Now may I present you with a work in progress, the Kraken Mark 3. It is in the final stages of construction and will sport features that do not deviate too far from its original design.
More pics to come....
Justin
The first was configured with a keel fairing to make the 6400mah battery aerodynamic. lost it due to a fun cub mid air collision. Plagued with ESC problems, I now use heavy duty servo extensions and 9x4.7 props.
The second one was a true workhorse. I would fly it thirty min at a time, pausing to swap batteries, and flying for another 30 min. The concept of flying from a lounge chair became a necessity. Having drinks brought to me, and mandatory restroom stops during preflight became part my SOP. I used a very large piece of Velcro to secure the battery on the belly. I left off the keel fairing because it got in the way, taking for granted the function it performed. The last flight was in very turbulent wind. App 20 min into the flight the battery departed the airframe and the plane glided at a 45 degree angle and crashed dead center of the runway. Very lucky no one got hurt! Always use a strap or tether your battery to the airframe.
Now may I present you with a work in progress, the Kraken Mark 3. It is in the final stages of construction and will sport features that do not deviate too far from its original design.
More pics to come....
Justin
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As Winglet said, I'm looking forward to more photos!
