nnChipmunk Swappable - design, build, and review log

[AkimboGlueGuns]

OoooOOOh.

I think my Art Scholl paint scheme idea has been replace with the pepsi plane. I'm still going to use all the super chipmunk parts on it though.

 

[nerdnic]

One day you'll build one of my designs, Keegan... one day.

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Naw, the chip will be done before FF this year. It's even on my list of stuff to bring.

You should even be able to sign it.

 

[J Bergsmith]

OoooOOOh.

I think my Art Scholl paint scheme idea has been replace with the pepsi plane. I'm still going to use all the super chipmunk parts on it though.

Back off, the Pepsi Scheme is mine!

 

[abieex]

I would love to see an A1-D Skyraider. Best prop driven attack plane in Navy history. Introduced in 1946 and performed well in VietNam over 30 years later! No swappable on this one please.

 

[nerdnic]

Are you saying you want to see a non swappable version?

 

[abieex]

Yup! I love good strong firewalls!

 

[abieex]

Posted the Skyraider comment on the wrong thread!!!! DOH!!

 

[nerdnic]

Build video was 50% filmed tonight. One of my cameras shut off early though due to low battery. Not sure how much is missing yet so I'm a little bummed about that.

 

[TexMechsRobot]

Build video was 50% filmed tonight. One of my cameras shut off early though due to low battery. Not sure how much is missing yet so I'm a little bummed about that.

Aww that sucks. Looking forward to it though!

 

[nerdnic]

I've started editing and didn't lose as much as I thought. We are still in good shape!

 

[TexMechsRobot]

I've started editing and didn't lose as much as I thought. We are still in good shape!

Great! I subscribed to your YouTube channel. I'm hoping to see your build videos pop up there so I don't miss out.

 

[nerdnic]

I wonder if I should make a new thread for the v2.. Hmm.

 

[BridgeInspector]

I wonder if I should make a new thread for the v2.. Hmm.

I would, especially since you are coming out with a kit version soon. That way you can provide a link in the first post to your store and post others build photos.

 

[BridgeInspector]

May need a new thread for the 250% version too.

 

[nerdnic]

Yeah I'm gonna make a new thread for the v2.

And for the 250%.. now that I actually have the space this just might happen

 

[Jaxx]

Thanks Jaxx! How have you been lately?

Doing better than I have in almost a year, and finally getting back to building. Thanks for asking. Found out I have a ruptured disc in my lower back, but doing well considering. Now, my biggest challenge is trying to keep up with your designs . Finishing up the nnChipmunk V1, and now you're releasing the V2. Now I have to build a second one....thanks Nic.

 

[nerdnic]

That came out great!, probably the last v1 built too

 

[WermCan]

Nope! Not the last. Just printed and cut these out. The V2 looked a bit too advanced for me.

If I wanted to follow along with a build video, which of the flite test releases are most similar to this? Or did NN end up making one for the V1.1?

 

[WermCan]

So, I decided to man up a bit and just go for it. All of the bits are cut out and subassemblies put together. I'm particularily proud of my wing. Even did that fancy airfoil shaping of the foamboard with a hot iron .It, the power pod and fuselage are ready to all be joined, but I'm having a tough time with imagining how I'll be accessing the battery. Do you guys pop the whole power pod out of the body to connect the lipo? DIY'd a hatch underneath the posterboard or something?

It would be great if those of you who still have a flying Chipmunk 1.1 to take some pics of your setup. I'd be really curious to see before i commit and join all of that with the hot glue.

Thanks!