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Ft Spear kit build

Started by manojswizera, December 16, 2016, 10:12:18 PM

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manojswizera

Recently bought Ft spear wing kit from Vortex rc.
Thanks a ton for their superb job, making sandwich foam available in india. and laser cutting these kits.

Now about the particular kit.
The quality is awesome, very well packed,receive in good condition.
all these sheets are packed and shrink wrapped.

tried to clicks some pics.
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manojswizera

Joint the two halves of the wing,
spars were attached to make the wing stronger.
center spar is attached make the center section stronger.
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

manojswizera

motor mount is glued in,
center plate is made,
hatch made for electronics accessibility
servos and push rods are attached
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

manojswizera

Decals are attached, came along the kit.
wing completed.
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

Raguram

Greetings Sir,
                  Did you use hot glue for this airplane ?

manojswizera

Yes raghuram
entire build was using hot glue.
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

Aanishp

Was it necessary to sand the surface or u were able to apply hot glue on it just the way it was?


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manojswizera

No sanding was required aanishp.
just applied the glue on existing surface.
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

topalle

Nice! which electronics setup r u using?
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sanjayrai55

Nice, Manoj. Now where's the video?  ;D

manojswizera

@ topalle. 
1500 kv e-flite motor,
50 A esc.
9050 prop


Sanjay sir video coming soon.
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

manojswizera

Here is a small launching video. my friend toss it .

Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

sanjayrai55

Great launch! Your friend has lots of courage ;)

manojswizera

Thanks sanjay sir , i also have lot of courage. I also launch the same way  ;D
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.

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gauravag

Just saw the thread,  and loved to see Manoj build and fly our SPEAR Speed Build kit !

Gratifying to see our models built up and flown.. Thanks for sharing pics and videos.. Now look for many more videos/FPVs and pictures !

Way to go !!!

manojswizera

Thanks Gaurav sir,
Indeed you have taken great steps and pain in making the material and kits available in india.
and Flite test team for making such good designs.

here is another video from today's flying

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-UA7mhachk&feature=youtu.be
Russ-40 Trainer, Mr.moss, Pushler, Skysurfer, Mugi , F-22, Red swan, Xtra-300, redfury, flying mantaray.