Swift II build. Need some advise...

[UndCon]

I used regular medium CA and I reinforced with 1*3mm CF

If I build a 2nd one I will move servos to top side instead of bottom as stock...
(will modify this one to top side as well)

I also moved battery tray to top side - you do not want to land on your LIPO...

 

[Burg]

Hot glue works great ! And it makes it a little flexible as well. I use one 5mm cf rod. Have pics if you like.

 

[nene]

Hot glue works great ! And it makes it a little flexible as well. I use one 5mm cf rod. Have pics if you like.

Yes please, that would be great.

 

[Burg]

Yes please, that would be great.

I'll make some pics and post tonight.
I also have the battery tray at the top side, much safer.

 

[UndCon]

Here is a pic with Batt on top and a few CF's visible

http://www.undcon.com/2011/09/06/swift-ii-slope-soaring/

 

[Burg]

Hi guys,
Made some pics last night.
Hope this helps with your builds and/or gives you some idea's.
Sorry when the quality is poor.

1 pcs 5mm CF spar


Servo protection




Fiberglass strips to protect the fuse when prop breaks (for combat)


3mm CF strips for ailerons (much more responsive)




Battery bay on top side
Zip-ty with quick release for light, easy and strong lipo fitting
Used epoxy to strengthen the bay, makes the nose even stronger as well


Lipo fitted (3S 1000mah 45-90C)
Very flat !

 

[Burg]

More pics from battery bay





Such bay fits the following lipo's:
3cell
Turnigy Nano Tech 3S 1000mah 45-90C
Rhino 3S 1350mah 30C

4cell
Turnigy Nano Tech 4S 1000mah 45-90C (with this installed NTM 2826 1200kv)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__17345__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_28_26A_1200kv_250w.html

Prop
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8044__Master_Airscrew_propeller_7x4_Pusher_.html



This is my 4th Swift ..
Hope it helps you with your build

 

[UndCon]

I have an 8*6 and do not want to go for speed - swinging lower revs but still pushing some air - and I can use 2200mah's
Also fly with 1000 or 1300...

 

[UndCon]

I couldn't let the Swift II be alone so I started modding a bit

http://www.undcon.com/2011/12/28/swift-ii-led/

Time to use the dark nights

The tips are prepared with wires if I need to add green/red strips for orientations.

There is a Turnigy Receiver Controlled Switch attached to flaps channel so I can turn LED on or off

 

[jetpackninja]

Burg
I like the Extreme tape reinforcing the front of your plane.
Do you put another covering on top of the extreme tape to keep it from degrading? (It hates UV exposure)

 

[Burg]

Burg
I like the Extreme tape reinforcing the front of your plane.
Do you put another covering on top of the extreme tape to keep it from degrading? (It hates UV exposure)

Yes, just some hot glue over the edges of the tape where it touches the foam. You could use CA but again, hot glue is a little flexible. Oh, I used these for the leading edge and the back side .. amazing stuff and so cheap. 2 bucks for 10 rods of 75cm .. it gives the same protection as CF. Great for combat ;-)

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8712__Glass_Fiber_Rod_750x2_5mm_10pcs_set_.html

 

[jetpackninja]

Agreed- i use it on all of my combat planes. The only downside is that it is very UV sensitive and will begin to yellow and flake (if not protected).
We add a layer of clear laminate or clear tape over any exposed extreme tape on our planes

 

[UndCon]

I added 2 strips of red and green...

 

[UndCon]

Here is the LED's in air

http://www.undcon.com/2012/01/02/swift-ii-night/

A cool note - mr Jim Booker of HorizonHobby asked me about my LED's on FB

 

[Burg]

Very smooth UndCon .. Nice music too !!
I find it difficult to focus with nightflying .. Good job !,

 

[UndCon]

Thx - this is recorded with the GoPro on my head in r3 mode.

Here you find the full track at SoundCloud

 

[Burg]

Thx - this is recorded with the GoPro on my head in r3 mode.

Here you find the full track at SoundCloud

Tack så mycket !!

 

[ananas1301]

Here is the LED's in air

Great video!!! Nice LED´s made it very visable.

 

[nene]

I added 2 strips of red and green...

Maybe some macro shots, how you fitted the LED strips? As I understand, you didn't mount them from the top or bottom, but from the front into the wing. Did I understand this right?

 

[UndCon]

I hope these images do the trick for you

http://www.undcon.com/2012/01/06/swift-ii-led-pictures/