Author Topic: Depron Edge540 build (Read 13680 times)

joe · « **on:** October 19, 2006, 18:23:37 PM »

First let me say a big thank you to Levi Jordan of 3DFoamy http://www.3dfoamy.com/ for making his plans available.
This is his 1 metre Edge 540.Built from 6mm depron.
I downloaded the plan(for free!) and printed it out on a standard printer.Trimmed and stuck all the printed sheets together.Laid out the plan on top of a sheet of depron and marked out the lines on the depron beneath using firstly a very small watchmakers screwdriver and then with the plan still in place, I makered all the points again with a pen to make the indents easy yo see.Removed the plan and joined the dots.Then I cut out the pieces with a scalpel.
Thats about as far as I've gottin'
:wink:

joe · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2006, 14:40:35 PM »

So glued it all together with 5 min epoxy.Added a 4mm carbon rod to the underside of the wing.Made a little mount for the outrunner from light ply and glued that in place.Screwed on the motor.Stuck the servos on with extra strong no more nails tape(i think thats what it is),very handy for servos.Made all the control rods and connections,push-pull for the rudder using fishing line.Slapped on a 10x4.7 prop and a coat of paint! Et Voila!

Thinking about changin' the engine :lol:

Fred · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2006, 15:05:41 PM »

Look very Good indeed !
The new motor may not be powerfull enough for a torque roll I think... :lol:

But now, we want a video !

Fred

joe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2006, 15:53:56 PM »

Yeah i've thought about it and i think your right Fred.
I think i'll have to go petrol for this one! :lol: :lol:

Fred · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2006, 16:10:23 PM »

Yep, and even with that, the Edge might be still tail heavy ! :lol: :lol:

By the way, what did you use for painting ?

Fred

joe · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2006, 22:39:09 PM »

Desert Aircraft 100 for the front then.Should balance ok

Brush painted with standard acrylic paint(most spray paint will attack the foam).Looks ok from a distance.A couple of coats would look better but,I don't want the weight! I like how it turned out!

error404 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2007, 17:37:19 PM »

Can these handle crashes well?

Once I get some flying time (a lot) it would be fun to have something like this to have for flying on the local football pitch beside me on a very calm day. Would a novice flyer be ok with flying this or something similar?

Fred · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2007, 09:04:55 AM »

Hi Tony,

Well, may be not for a completely novice flyer, but after a few flight with the daisy, that should not be a problem with low rates on the controls.
Maybe you can build a depron High wing plane.. I have plans if you want.
Let me have a look and I make a selection for you.
Lots of depron at home if needed

But that can be a good idea when the slope is not an option. (or to fly at the slope when there is no wind :wink: )

error404 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2007, 12:25:15 PM »

A high wing plane sounds good. I would like this to have a bit of fun with and can take a knock if unavoidable.

I'll do a bit of looking to see what type of motor etc suit to keep the weight down.

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