it's been a while since I wrote here last time. Meanwhile I have built few models. Let me present them
Flying wing FPV49 Penguin scaled 2x down (Originally it has 1250 cm wingspan, mine had 625cm).
Unfortunately, when I decided to fly over the sea, He decided to go to swim :,-( It was his last flight...
Since then, I decided that all my future models will be waterproof. So...:
Polystyrene throwing toy transformed into "motoglider". Flight time 6-13 minutes. Not too much, but I was able to fly 1,2km away and return
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lVCN6NEmq4
After some time I added floats under wings. It shows, that this plane can easily land on the water. When I tried to start, it transformed into submarine...
But it still works. Beholder - fiberglass boat for filming underwater...
More photos and building progress you can find here: http://rc-fpv.pl/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=43121
Waterproof flying wing with RDS - FPV49 Seagull:
More photos here: http://rc-fpv.pl/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=45132
The problem with polystyrene planes is thermal isolation and camera overheating. GoPro turns off after 10 minutes of flight. I've already ordered Peltier cooling plate, heat sink and miniature fan and I will install active cooling for camera.
By the way, it flies like a charm. This flying wing is amazing...
Right now I'm working on flying wing made of Kevlar. It will be plane based on chineese Sonicmodel F1. I've already made two forms for upper and lower part of plane. In next few months I hope to make this plane. It will be possible to use classic motor with propeller or EDF turbine. I hope to reach 200km/h...
