can you give me more details about the rc engines and remote control or the website where can I purchase it online, since i cannot find any of it in my home country. It would be cool if you can name them, so i wont get the wrong one. Thanks
@OK2BCK thanks, for that you need something like a 2.4 GHz transmitter with display right, (i'm planning on buying a trainer pl;ane arf with the right kind of transmitter to sort of use for all the coming planes, including hopefully lateron some combat wings
I had never seen this video or any other RC video with a flying wing design like this one. I am interested in building a flying wing experimental aircraft. About 4 months ago I drew up some preliminary sketches of it and OMG it looks just like your RC. The only major differences are a cockpit and retractable landing gear. As in my design, the pusher type of propulsion was the kicker that really got my attention in your video. Great design. Coefficient of drag must be almost nil.
@pimenttuga . Scroll to the first part of the comments from a couple years ago, I explained the whole process in a couple places. Basically it's a layer of light weight spackle, Polly glue, fiberglass screen door material, more spackle and glue. Then iron on the covering right over the top. Works great and makes a VERY tough plane.
@planesareawsome . I was in contact with Jeremy of Ohio Combat during the build, he helped guide me through the process. I also made a few of my own changes along the way. Do a search on WATT Flyer for Ohio Comabt and you will find some build threads. Hope this helps.
@AwesomeCoasters . A third stabilizer or larger stabilizers would defiantly help in stability at low speeds, at the cost of some top end speed. I left them as small as I could get away with to help it go fast but it would osculate side to side a little when you started slowing it down.
Hi, sorry my English, i want to know if you built for sale, if yes how much?... If you don't sell , please public other video with detail, what did you use in the glass fiber for be perfect, and what is the weight of the flying wing...I have the typhoon 3w and i'm using a 4s battery, with this rc ,Can it fly at 100km/h?Thnaks
Yes the wing is electric powered, it's drawing about 45amps at full load. The wing kit is from Ohio Combat, the Model is a Sledgehammer. It does look a lot like a Zagi but the airfoil is completely different and this plane is tough! Jeremy at OhioCombat is still making and selling kits, I'll find his current site and post up a link. His costumer service is second to none also!
unless wering a helmet with a monitor and a camera on the plane I dont really see the fun :P its soooo far away, and sooo fast. Id enjoy it so much more if I could see from the planes view :P
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the guy has a gifted talent-make more and sell it i'm pretty sure many rc enthusiast out there will grab and buy the magnificent plane you'ved made i'm one of those.
No...But it may kill someone else. Remember this is the first flight of this plane, and its doing OVER 100mph. Its hard as a brick and could easily kill someone. Safety is worth more than a close up shot of the plane.
@TheMrmujid. This one is built pretty heavy...would make a good sloper with high winds. You could build it lighter and it should be great as a glider.
@racenemo .....Ahhhh......No. It's plenty dangerous the way it is now, it's so fast and so hard that you really need to have a lot of respect for it when you are flying it so no one gets hurt.
Yeah it's easy to loose them thats for sure, you have to keep a close eye on them. I like to cover the bottom and the top two different colors, easier to help keep orientation.
I am a long time model builder and live out is So. Cal. I have built a wing or two using tape.I I am going to use your path for my next wing build. However I am going to use Solar cure sanding resin and "Q-Cell" Q-Cell is really awsome with solar res you can squeege for hours if you want and can thicken as needed with the Q-Cell and its cheap now need for spakle.
Needs some micro leds along leading/trailing edges and in center top/bottom for better visability. They are super lite and cheap. I,m talking surface mount w/ micro wires in parrallel.
hi i am building a wing. its from the uk called a slipstream. i was wondering where u got the glass fibre weave from? ive never done a glass fibre weave,usually tape. so i was also wondering wot is the best way of covering a wing. any advice would be helpful. u can PM if u want to. thanks
The material is fiberglass screen door material available at Walmart or your local hardware store. Get the super fine mesh.
WAY better than tape in my opinion. I hit a 2" round young tree with this bird coming in to land...shook the whole tree. Went over picked up the plane, there was a slight dent in the leading edge and that was it! Tossed it back in the air and back up it went. It's VERY strong and durable like this.
hey hodakaguy i need ur help, my wing plane im trying make keeps tilting either to the left or right... whats going on??? i dont understand do i need a bigger vertical stabeliser?
It is probably due to undersize vertical stabilizers like you mentioned. Mine will do this also when I start slowing it down to land. I kept my stabilizers to a minimum to reduce drag and increase speed. Your CG might be playing a small part as well.
I've never had a problem with the prop, I just cut the power and the wing slides in to a stop. The prop just turns itself sideways without hurting it.
I have around $500 into this setup. It could be made cheaper with lesser electronics. I'm running a HET 4 Turn Brushless motor (Same as a Mega 4 turn), Castle Creations 45amp esc (Custom vents to keep it cool), Two - 2 Cell Thunder Power 3850mah packs in Series for a total 3850mah 4 cell Pack, Separate BEC, Metal Gear Servos, Spektrum AR6100 Reciever.
We are in the process of retooling the CNC. The new machine is production only.Kinda crazy this video is cooking right along. Wow.Hope to have quite a few new designs coming out including full composite F5 limited types.
Guys we are OhioCombat and the originator of the Sledgehammer. It does have a one of a kind foil we designed in house using profili. The geometry is also our design(sweep-offset-washout)
Hi there, I have to design and build one for a university project, do you have any knowledge in airfoil design? rules of thumb? any information would be hugely appriciated. BTW that thing looks F*CKIN Awesome- good job on the build too.
Half/Most the project is the actual design of the foil which covers topics like stabilty etc. the remainder is the manufacture ie hotwire cutting of the foils. I need like an idiots guide to wing design.
Did you glass the whole wing.. I am biulding one and using an older style foam without the carbon fiber. I am worried about flutter. Should I glass it even know I will be adding weight?
Hello. Yes the whole wing is "Glassed". It will add some weight but the trade off is worth it! It will be super strong. No Flutter, excellent for a combat wing. This one was built to be strong at high speeds. NO FLEX!
Great, make sure and post up some pics when you get it done. I used a thin saw blade and a long drill bit to carve out the holes for the air induction. It's a Pain and a slow process but can be done. Keep us updated on your progress.
Will do. Built a hotwire cutter from dimmer and 24V 2A transformer. Worked great for cutting the inlet/exhaust. Not using plastic spoon scoops this time!
Tell us about your elevons. Looks like flat balsa. And how you hinge them? Blenderm?
What glue do you use to secure the compartment covers to the EPP?
What is the motor mount made of?
And finally, what material do you like for winglets?
I tried your spackle/PU/screen technique on an old EPP wing. I'm pretty impressed so far. I pressed the glass on while the PU was sill tacky as opposed to fully cured.
I have to give credit where it's due. Jeremy at OhioCombat is the one that came up with that covering system. Works great.
The Elevons are made from Balsa, they are tapered (thicker in the front and thinner at the trailing edge). It is hinged with a layer of the iron on covering, one layer on top, then fold the elevon back over itself and another layer on the bottom. It's very stong.
I use PU glue to glue the coroplast covers to the EPP, you can use a little water sprinkled onto the foam as a kicker (water is kicker for PU)
The motor mount is made from aluminum and is glued to the EPP with PU. Then the bolts that go through to hold the motor on will sandwich the whole thing together.
The winglets are made from the same coroplast thats used on the doors.
Any other questions just ask. Post up a vid of yours when you get it done.
The core is Hot Wired out from EPP foam. Jeremy at OhioCommbat makes the bare cores. I believe the Coroplast is 4mm, The compartments were cut/made using a Rotozip with a small dremel router bit installed. Just set the hight and trim away. The "Glass" is fiberglass screen door material and a combination of polyurethane glue and light weight spackle. Makes a Very strong wing. E-mail me if you would like more details on the covering. Thanks.
Not to doubt you, but PU glue is a real bear to sand down IMO- it just seems to gum up the sandpaper, or the sandpaper goes astray you end up with low spots all around it. Any suggestions on trimming expanded cured PU glue?
The trick is to use a VERY small amount of PU. First use a layer of light spackle and sand it down until super smooth. Then using a rubber scraper like you use for bondo pour some PU onto the wing and work it into the spackle. Squeegee off any remaining PU before it foams, you have to work fast. Keep squeegeeing off the excess until no more PU shows up. Let all that harden. Then lay down a layer of fiberglass screen door material, spackle, sand, PU glue again. If you do it with just the
minimum amount of materials you won't add a lot of weight but it makes a VERY hard and super smooth shell that not only makes crash resistant but keeps the wing from folding up at these kind of speeds. The trick with the PU is just working fast and scraping off all excess while its still wet. It will turn out as smooth as the Light Spackle under it. Make sure you get LIGHT SPACKLE and not regular. Light feels like the can is empty when its full.
The surface will be glass smooth and will take iron on coverings real nice. Make sure and work fast with the iron and use the minimum amount of heat that is required for the covering. I didn't have any problems with the heat affecting the glue. When done it really leaves a nice finish.
Very nice..one question . All the wings I've seen so far on youtube never show how they remove the battery for replacement. Is there a way to remove the electronics or do you guys just cover over all the electronics?Thanks
The servo's are sealed into the plane and would take a bit of surgery to remove them. The ESC, receiver and bats all have doors. The compartments are cut into the foam and topped/bottemed with Coroplast. The coroplast is the lid and is hinged on one end, seals tight with velcro. Just lift up the door and slide the Batteries inside. Once inside just close the door and everything is nice and flush.
No, most that I have seen have molded in pockets that the electronics go into, velcro ect holds them in. Not many wings have everything as embeded into the wing as this one, I've seen others like this though. Compare this wing with a Zagi, the Sledgehammer is super smooth like glass, very little to cause drag. My next one I will take more time and add fairings to the control horns to make them more aerodynamic as well.
Send me a private message through Youtube with your e-mail address. I'll send you a picture of the wing with the batt door open so you can see how its set up.
All electronics are buried into the plane. I'm using a Specktrum radio and reciever. This plane is a little more complicated/expensive to build than other wings that just use tape, like the zagy ect. There is a lot of time involed in building this. You can see the components that I used listed at the start of the vid.
nice work O.o
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bonjour zut c'est pas en francais quel est l'epaiseur du epp merci
livyapril 2 months ago
What electronics did you use? Motor, esc, batt, esc...
allabouthim03 3 months ago
What kind of glue you use to stick together the EPP foam? Isn't your coating making it too heavy? Thanks for vid!
hallobaaaby 3 months ago
muy buen trabajo me gustaria tener un igual
04watalo 4 months ago
hi.. really nice craftsmanship.. can you please tell me from where i can learn to make similar rc aircrafts? from where did you learn it?
thanks
anceop 4 months ago
can you give me more details about the rc engines and remote control or the website where can I purchase it online, since i cannot find any of it in my home country. It would be cool if you can name them, so i wont get the wrong one. Thanks
kvannda 5 months ago
fuck the signal is pretty strong and its hand made! damn he good!
Jaychiz104 5 months ago
I have a brand new electric trainer RTF if u are interested
xDSTALKERx 6 months ago
you should have added some music ..
Kjetilaf 7 months ago
how do you connect servo's to make the control surfaces move like ailerons and elevator PLZ HELP!
DotCmaker01 7 months ago
@DotCmaker01 use V-tail or elevons, i used elevons, with throttle on 3ch, and one of them on 1ch and 2ch. you have to find out your self :)
Kjetilaf 7 months ago
@Kjetilaf ok, thanks
DotCmaker01 7 months ago
@DotCmaker01
you have to program your radio to mix those two together
OK2BCK 6 months ago
@OK2BCK thanks, for that you need something like a 2.4 GHz transmitter with display right, (i'm planning on buying a trainer pl;ane arf with the right kind of transmitter to sort of use for all the coming planes, including hopefully lateron some combat wings
DotCmaker01 6 months ago
fast little thing
hoplite46 8 months ago
4:04 WOW that is hot!
brosius85 1 year ago
I had never seen this video or any other RC video with a flying wing design like this one. I am interested in building a flying wing experimental aircraft. About 4 months ago I drew up some preliminary sketches of it and OMG it looks just like your RC. The only major differences are a cockpit and retractable landing gear. As in my design, the pusher type of propulsion was the kicker that really got my attention in your video. Great design. Coefficient of drag must be almost nil.
1955thekeeper 1 year ago
@1955thekeeper heard of a b2 spirit?
brosius85 1 year ago
@brosius85 Noooo. I haven't. Wats up wid it? Is there a video of it online?
1955thekeeper 1 year ago
@1955thekeeper yep you write "b2 spirit" into the search bar, then you click on the video with the big stealth bomber. good luck.
brosius85 1 year ago
Omg 4:46, where'd it go?
BuckBW9 1 year ago
hi, i didn't get how did you make that cool glass paintjob
pimenttuga 1 year ago
@pimenttuga . Scroll to the first part of the comments from a couple years ago, I explained the whole process in a couple places. Basically it's a layer of light weight spackle, Polly glue, fiberglass screen door material, more spackle and glue. Then iron on the covering right over the top. Works great and makes a VERY tough plane.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
where did you get the instructions to build this? please give me the full URL of the website.
planesareawsome 1 year ago
@planesareawsome . I was in contact with Jeremy of Ohio Combat during the build, he helped guide me through the process. I also made a few of my own changes along the way. Do a search on WATT Flyer for Ohio Comabt and you will find some build threads. Hope this helps.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
Brill project. Well Done !
jumpdance24 1 year ago
This is the best video on Youtube. Holy crap is this good.
The thing is, I myself am starting my own flying wing project :)
How did you make yours go this fast? And is it alright if mine has a third of the vertical stabiliser area of yours?
AwesomeCoasters 1 year ago
@AwesomeCoasters . A third stabilizer or larger stabilizers would defiantly help in stability at low speeds, at the cost of some top end speed. I left them as small as I could get away with to help it go fast but it would osculate side to side a little when you started slowing it down.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
Hello good day he wanted to know u do now in its wing for her and what'd you get lisinha intelagem you step past the tape or q? blz hope reply
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gaiolassss 1 year ago
Nice!!!
ThisisTheShady 1 year ago
Nice Wing, I have make a big wing (zelebanu 1,85m) with FPV technics
RaschkeITSolution 1 year ago
ROFL at 3:57
gurandsuv 1 year ago
the wiring looks pretty intense
gurandsuv 1 year ago
Hi, sorry my English, i want to know if you built for sale, if yes how much?... If you don't sell , please public other video with detail, what did you use in the glass fiber for be perfect, and what is the weight of the flying wing...I have the typhoon 3w and i'm using a 4s battery, with this rc ,Can it fly at 100km/h?Thnaks
Sorry my English :)
eduardofmoura 1 year ago
Could you please tell me all the electronics you used?
GuitarMan9600 1 year ago
A few inteligent questions, whats the prices of ohio combat wings? and what mest are you using at 3:28. Thanks
Helicopterpilot16 1 year ago
enjoying your video as i comment are these wings as nice as the guy in California that sells the prebuilt ones air combat i think?
MundoTozz 1 year ago
@MundoTozz . These are better than any factory built wings that I've seen.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
Yes the wing is electric powered, it's drawing about 45amps at full load. The wing kit is from Ohio Combat, the Model is a Sledgehammer. It does look a lot like a Zagi but the airfoil is completely different and this plane is tough! Jeremy at OhioCombat is still making and selling kits, I'll find his current site and post up a link. His costumer service is second to none also!
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
hi can u just tell me how u got the signal to be so strong lol it is a really nice plane-good work!
Shift4chizzle 1 year ago
@Shift4chizzle . 2.4gh Spread Spectrum
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
this model looks like a zagi am i correct please correct me if i am wrong
legomybro123 1 year ago
@legomybro123 Ohiocombat wing.
Helicopterpilot16 1 year ago
@legomybro123 . Kinda looks like one...but way stronger and a totally different wing profile than a Zagi.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
Please tell me wherecan i buy this model, thanks!
Linstahl 1 year ago
Is that an electric engine? i'm confused...
Linstahl 1 year ago
@Linstahl . Yes...Electric brushless motor with Lithium Poly Batteries.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
@Hodakaguy Hi nice plane.
What did you use for covering the plane.
Thanks
jaldek41 3 months ago
now i understand the main use of a Book.. :o)
gaberth 1 year ago
unless wering a helmet with a monitor and a camera on the plane I dont really see the fun :P its soooo far away, and sooo fast. Id enjoy it so much more if I could see from the planes view :P
snelpiller 1 year ago
put a camera on it and you got yourself a high power surveillance glider
86Timewarp 1 year ago
good but the distance not clear ??????????????
beldozzer 1 year ago
really nice !!
EliaValerio 1 year ago
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1Bengalor 1 year ago
wow
handkanger 1 year ago
holy shit at one point u cant even make out where it is
karansb 1 year ago
3:57 oh gawd... even i wear shirts in my own house... 4:01 oh thank god, he has company
aiyrel 1 year ago
at 5:46 i see a ufo lol
grimywise 1 year ago
nude much!
eggplantparrot 1 year ago
damn that thing is mad loud but it very fast and goes really high 2 nice!
CrXCrXcRx88 1 year ago
I noticed you smoke medical What kinda weed is that @ :53?
spal2ks 1 year ago
I noticed my screen needs cleaning, thanks for posting.
selatoc 1 year ago
I like it. I built one like it but with a pull motor, very fast.
scoop7878 1 year ago
Hey I was wondering if anyone knows how to ultrakote or monokote and epp wing like this one here have never done it on epp foam????please
secondlake1 2 years ago
just did it, worked fine, no problems at all...
feardybeardy 2 years ago
dun u want to sell it?
ANIP992 2 years ago
wow you had me fooled i thought you where where building a glider for a sec... see ya at the slope
manofmusicx 2 years ago
what grade fiberglass weave is that and how did you apply it? super 90?
noxnflame 2 years ago
very nice
bakemycherrypie 2 years ago
how do you cut that to make the air foil cos i'm hopeless a it
MCPF1 2 years ago
the guy has a gifted talent-make more and sell it i'm pretty sure many rc enthusiast out there will grab and buy the magnificent plane you'ved made i'm one of those.
joey3845 2 years ago 3
Great plane!!!
Just curious what motor, esc, and battery set up you have on it? It seems quite powerful and I'm looking to upgrade.
feardybeardy 2 years ago
nice work!
rommelfcc 2 years ago 2
You are a genius!!! this plane is great!!!! congratulations!!
PhotogRaf2009 2 years ago 2
would it kill you to fly it closer to the camera
ScarFace9797 2 years ago
No...But it may kill someone else. Remember this is the first flight of this plane, and its doing OVER 100mph. Its hard as a brick and could easily kill someone. Safety is worth more than a close up shot of the plane.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago 7
@Hodakaguy I like your answer, can she act as slow flyer or glider?
TheMrmujid 1 year ago
@TheMrmujid. This one is built pretty heavy...would make a good sloper with high winds. You could build it lighter and it should be great as a glider.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
@ScarFace9797
You could turn it into a killa-wing if you sharpen the frontside
racenemo 1 year ago
@racenemo i'm sure thats in his best intrest.
ScarFace9797 1 year ago
@racenemo .....Ahhhh......No. It's plenty dangerous the way it is now, it's so fast and so hard that you really need to have a lot of respect for it when you are flying it so no one gets hurt.
Hodakaguy 1 year ago
is it pre-cut? o.o
speedstakerguy 2 years ago
yes, the two halves are pre-cut from OHIOCOMMBAT
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
how did you "glass" it?
molinobeer 2 years ago
Very nice clean build! great video thanks for posting. and grats on your smooth maiden
Gig540 2 years ago
u should put hard points on it and make it shoot milles with gun powder proximity fuses in them
ncenergey 2 years ago
normal stock motor or brushless motor
bestamerica 2 years ago
You choose your own motor for the sledge hammer. I'm running a HET 4-Turn brushless on this one.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
What's a good starter flying wing? With motor or without?
norstaroption 2 years ago
you might try a zagi, stryker, or something simular for a first wing.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
Absolutly brillant!! great job!! :)
Pontokas 2 years ago
flying wings are good but I hate them just because I think it is a nightmare to see when flying
leviterande 2 years ago
Yeah it's easy to loose them thats for sure, you have to keep a close eye on them. I like to cover the bottom and the top two different colors, easier to help keep orientation.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
Hi Hodakaguy,
I am a long time model builder and live out is So. Cal. I have built a wing or two using tape.I I am going to use your path for my next wing build. However I am going to use Solar cure sanding resin and "Q-Cell" Q-Cell is really awsome with solar res you can squeege for hours if you want and can thicken as needed with the Q-Cell and its cheap now need for spakle.
morgangmilligan 2 years ago
I'll look into it. thanks!
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
where i find carbon?
seethervlad 2 years ago
Most hobby shops carry it.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
GOOD JOOB!!!!!!
danielrockopower 2 years ago
wow, it's hard to believe it flies:)
great job
semigotbanned 2 years ago
Needs some micro leds along leading/trailing edges and in center top/bottom for better visability. They are super lite and cheap. I,m talking surface mount w/ micro wires in parrallel.
pinwizz69 2 years ago
Nice....Im favoriting....
tiger12220 2 years ago
hi i am building a wing. its from the uk called a slipstream. i was wondering where u got the glass fibre weave from? ive never done a glass fibre weave,usually tape. so i was also wondering wot is the best way of covering a wing. any advice would be helpful. u can PM if u want to. thanks
austinpowers1977 2 years ago
definately tape..
thezaggikid 2 years ago
The material is fiberglass screen door material available at Walmart or your local hardware store. Get the super fine mesh.
WAY better than tape in my opinion. I hit a 2" round young tree with this bird coming in to land...shook the whole tree. Went over picked up the plane, there was a slight dent in the leading edge and that was it! Tossed it back in the air and back up it went. It's VERY strong and durable like this.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
hey hodakaguy i need ur help, my wing plane im trying make keeps tilting either to the left or right... whats going on??? i dont understand do i need a bigger vertical stabeliser?
historysky 3 years ago
It is probably due to undersize vertical stabilizers like you mentioned. Mine will do this also when I start slowing it down to land. I kept my stabilizers to a minimum to reduce drag and increase speed. Your CG might be playing a small part as well.
Hodakaguy 2 years ago
amazing work :)
BokiNafT 3 years ago
how did u cut the shape of the wing?
PLISKEN12 3 years ago
The airfoil is cut by Ohio Combat and is cut via a hot wire and jig.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
whatb is the mator ??
mores47 3 years ago
Its a HET 4 turn Brushless inrunner
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Outstanding. Like the launch technique!
hughbreidenbach 3 years ago
Very impressive! It'd be neat with an on board camera.
ammosmith 3 years ago
Awesome cheap !!
yesus00 3 years ago
Nice, a guard for the prop, and i'm sold, love flying wings...
DFX2K9 3 years ago
I've never had a problem with the prop, I just cut the power and the wing slides in to a stop. The prop just turns itself sideways without hurting it.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
How much did it cost all up please someone tell me
TheRCBros 3 years ago
I have around $500 into this setup. It could be made cheaper with lesser electronics. I'm running a HET 4 Turn Brushless motor (Same as a Mega 4 turn), Castle Creations 45amp esc (Custom vents to keep it cool), Two - 2 Cell Thunder Power 3850mah packs in Series for a total 3850mah 4 cell Pack, Separate BEC, Metal Gear Servos, Spektrum AR6100 Reciever.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
that is pretty expensive
cant i used 2 ch transmitter and low power motor?budget around 100
secretorganisation 3 years ago
I'd have to add it all up again, scroll back through the replys to this thread....it's in there some where.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Great work
OU8121ST 3 years ago
doesn't the prop get nailed on landing??
zyoungson 3 years ago
noes
Helge129 3 years ago
No, Just throttle off and the prop will spin flat upon landing, no damage at all.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
nice job!
sunnykeelung 3 years ago 2
Hey Hodakaguy,
We are in the process of retooling the CNC. The new machine is production only.Kinda crazy this video is cooking right along. Wow.Hope to have quite a few new designs coming out including full composite F5 limited types.
Guys we are OhioCombat and the originator of the Sledgehammer. It does have a one of a kind foil we designed in house using profili. The geometry is also our design(sweep-offset-washout)
grumman5 3 years ago
Cool, Great to hear that your still making the wings. Full Composite f5's huh. Hmmmmmmmmm.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Very Good!!!
italoserafin 3 years ago
I will make a wing out of a xtwin jet, because it crashed yesterday^^
webdoggboy 3 years ago
Hi there, I have to design and build one for a university project, do you have any knowledge in airfoil design? rules of thumb? any information would be hugely appriciated. BTW that thing looks F*CKIN Awesome- good job on the build too.
bottomline99 3 years ago
bottomline-
Do you need to cut panels to a selected airfoil, or can you order pre-cut panels? Most core mfgs' keep the foil a trade secret.
Good luck with your project : )
MTEXX2 3 years ago
Half/Most the project is the actual design of the foil which covers topics like stabilty etc. the remainder is the manufacture ie hotwire cutting of the foils. I need like an idiots guide to wing design.
bottomline99 3 years ago
damm thats cool
777kevin777lucky 3 years ago
Did you glass the whole wing.. I am biulding one and using an older style foam without the carbon fiber. I am worried about flutter. Should I glass it even know I will be adding weight?
geekfish 3 years ago
Hello. Yes the whole wing is "Glassed". It will add some weight but the trade off is worth it! It will be super strong. No Flutter, excellent for a combat wing. This one was built to be strong at high speeds. NO FLEX!
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Hodaka-
I'm well on my way with my build. Taking dozens of photos : )
How the heck did you get your ram air inlet/exhaust bored so perfectly? I made a motor wire tunnel only an inch long and it looks like crap!
MTEXX2 3 years ago
Great, make sure and post up some pics when you get it done. I used a thin saw blade and a long drill bit to carve out the holes for the air induction. It's a Pain and a slow process but can be done. Keep us updated on your progress.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Will do. Built a hotwire cutter from dimmer and 24V 2A transformer. Worked great for cutting the inlet/exhaust. Not using plastic spoon scoops this time!
MTEXX2 3 years ago
How much did it cost you all and all servos,Glues,trasmitter,foam etc.
lowIQ04 3 years ago
I'd have to add it all up again, look through the posts, I think I posted it some time in the past.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
how much weight has your airplane??
Hackar0 3 years ago
I'd have the weight it again to be sure, its on the heavy side. I could build it lighter next time since I know the procedure better now.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
It still glides like crazy and performs awesome!
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
sweet man hw long did it take to make?
StrachAttack774 3 years ago
I worked on it for a couple weeks. Lots of hours.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Thanks for the details. Got more ??? for ya now!
Tell us about your elevons. Looks like flat balsa. And how you hinge them? Blenderm?
What glue do you use to secure the compartment covers to the EPP?
What is the motor mount made of?
And finally, what material do you like for winglets?
I tried your spackle/PU/screen technique on an old EPP wing. I'm pretty impressed so far. I pressed the glass on while the PU was sill tacky as opposed to fully cured.
MTEXX2 3 years ago
No problem, happy to answer questions.
I have to give credit where it's due. Jeremy at OhioCombat is the one that came up with that covering system. Works great.
The Elevons are made from Balsa, they are tapered (thicker in the front and thinner at the trailing edge). It is hinged with a layer of the iron on covering, one layer on top, then fold the elevon back over itself and another layer on the bottom. It's very stong.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
I use PU glue to glue the coroplast covers to the EPP, you can use a little water sprinkled onto the foam as a kicker (water is kicker for PU)
The motor mount is made from aluminum and is glued to the EPP with PU. Then the bolts that go through to hold the motor on will sandwich the whole thing together.
The winglets are made from the same coroplast thats used on the doors.
Any other questions just ask. Post up a vid of yours when you get it done.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
you could send a message with all materials needed to build a plane like that and negotiate
jonathan961011 3 years ago
Very nice rig!
What weight glass did you use? Vacuum bag?
I take it the coroplast is the smaller size (4mm?)
Did you use a hotwire cutter- at 1:20 i see the foam removed from the batt compartment in one piece. And also very precise hatch cover recesses!
MTEXX2 3 years ago
The core is Hot Wired out from EPP foam. Jeremy at OhioCommbat makes the bare cores. I believe the Coroplast is 4mm, The compartments were cut/made using a Rotozip with a small dremel router bit installed. Just set the hight and trim away. The "Glass" is fiberglass screen door material and a combination of polyurethane glue and light weight spackle. Makes a Very strong wing. E-mail me if you would like more details on the covering. Thanks.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Not to doubt you, but PU glue is a real bear to sand down IMO- it just seems to gum up the sandpaper, or the sandpaper goes astray you end up with low spots all around it. Any suggestions on trimming expanded cured PU glue?
MTEXX2 3 years ago
The trick is to use a VERY small amount of PU. First use a layer of light spackle and sand it down until super smooth. Then using a rubber scraper like you use for bondo pour some PU onto the wing and work it into the spackle. Squeegee off any remaining PU before it foams, you have to work fast. Keep squeegeeing off the excess until no more PU shows up. Let all that harden. Then lay down a layer of fiberglass screen door material, spackle, sand, PU glue again. If you do it with just the
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
minimum amount of materials you won't add a lot of weight but it makes a VERY hard and super smooth shell that not only makes crash resistant but keeps the wing from folding up at these kind of speeds. The trick with the PU is just working fast and scraping off all excess while its still wet. It will turn out as smooth as the Light Spackle under it. Make sure you get LIGHT SPACKLE and not regular. Light feels like the can is empty when its full.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
The surface will be glass smooth and will take iron on coverings real nice. Make sure and work fast with the iron and use the minimum amount of heat that is required for the covering. I didn't have any problems with the heat affecting the glue. When done it really leaves a nice finish.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
u know something man u inspired me to biuld a small plane out of styrofoam and stuff motor batteries ty :D
blazing1hound 3 years ago
nice. omg i cant believe that u made it. im so jelous. if only i knew how to make one.
thepianolover4ever 3 years ago
nice
sniper3305 3 years ago
nice.. quite good speed for a single propeller
karan538 3 years ago
u want fast type in " 7cell funjet"
Art456654 3 years ago
Pretty cool! I haven't tried the Sledgehammer on 6C yet. Even on 4S it's FAST.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
i have two of them and a picooz helicopter
kane085 3 years ago
Thats cool. They are fun!
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Very nice..one question . All the wings I've seen so far on youtube never show how they remove the battery for replacement. Is there a way to remove the electronics or do you guys just cover over all the electronics?Thanks
giodog2000 3 years ago
The servo's are sealed into the plane and would take a bit of surgery to remove them. The ESC, receiver and bats all have doors. The compartments are cut into the foam and topped/bottemed with Coroplast. The coroplast is the lid and is hinged on one end, seals tight with velcro. Just lift up the door and slide the Batteries inside. Once inside just close the door and everything is nice and flush.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Very nice ,,, all the wings have that same system to retreive the esc and batt?
giodog2000 3 years ago
No, most that I have seen have molded in pockets that the electronics go into, velcro ect holds them in. Not many wings have everything as embeded into the wing as this one, I've seen others like this though. Compare this wing with a Zagi, the Sledgehammer is super smooth like glass, very little to cause drag. My next one I will take more time and add fairings to the control horns to make them more aerodynamic as well.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
Send me a private message through Youtube with your e-mail address. I'll send you a picture of the wing with the batt door open so you can see how its set up.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
can u make me 1
hodoproductions 3 years ago
where is the reseaver i made one of those for a bout 90p and all i bought was tape
legomoviedude 3 years ago
All electronics are buried into the plane. I'm using a Specktrum radio and reciever. This plane is a little more complicated/expensive to build than other wings that just use tape, like the zagy ect. There is a lot of time involed in building this. You can see the components that I used listed at the start of the vid.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
how much does it roughly cost to make something like that?
folkivir 3 years ago 2
EDIT: This one around $500 with the current electronics/batts. You could make it cheaper with cheaper electrics though.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
is that the dx6i?
longerino 3 years ago
Nope, Its the DX7
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
how do you converte the electrics to 'Elevon' control?
Freddythethird 3 years ago
The Elevon mixing is done in the controller. You need a programmable radio. I'm running a DX7 Spektrum radio and it works great.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
omfg that is so nice i want to pay you $90
i want that
coolboyhanseh 3 years ago
Sorry WAY more than $90 into it.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago
so i will pay you$300
coolboyhanseh 3 years ago
thanks but I'm just going to keep it for now.
Hodakaguy 3 years ago