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Title: skywalker mods
Post by: sheep600fx on July 30, 2011, 06:17:55 PM
Didnt know where to put it so ere tiz.
After the epic rvosd crash I bust the pig pretty good and lost the nose cover, Anyway decided to make a new one using an old poly box I had like this http://www.polypackaging.co.uk/polystyrene_boxes.php (http://www.polypackaging.co.uk/polystyrene_boxes.php) . Using the natural shape of the box it an almost perfect fit and is all one piece, I just had to straighten the edges on the piggy a  bit.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Gc2fDFDWfb0/TjQl8O0rxTI/AAAAAAAAAIs/Yzj1tUMIrVM/s640/2011-07-30%25252016.24.40.jpg)

I used magnets to secure the lid and can lift the piggy easily just by the lid
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uOw0-KE1zzE/TjQsskEZprI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/dV4u6fR9awA/s640/2011-07-30%25252016.25.01.jpg)

Also mounted the large hobby king pan/tilt jobbie, good for the dosh

And wanted a couple of places to mount the keycam, Thanks Ian for the top tip on adding holding security.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZRNQdGDQvMg/TjQmICyRwlI/AAAAAAAAAI4/497u39SoYkE/s512/2011-07-30%25252016.23.43.jpg)

This camera mount is secured with velcro and a rubber band.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qvji4md4nPo/TjQl2RKsouI/AAAAAAAAAIo/m3R1KeuelqU/s640/2011-07-30%25252016.25.39.jpg)


Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: Pasty on July 30, 2011, 06:25:48 PM
you obviously went to ugly school.
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: Coyote on July 30, 2011, 06:27:24 PM
Nice one Sean, i would though suggest a much steeper angle down on the nose mount, or you just get 80% sky all the time ;)
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: sheep600fx on July 30, 2011, 06:40:22 PM
Yeh i took that pic before the rubber band addition mate. Its now pointing down a lot more. Pasty how did you know? :o
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: mark1975 on July 30, 2011, 06:43:34 PM
Well done sean ..looking mighty fine now..
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: pk-surfing on July 30, 2011, 08:15:44 PM
I like the cam on the T tail, look forward to seeing some video from that...
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: Dizzy on July 30, 2011, 09:39:25 PM
Hi sheep i have  often wondered where the name came from  ;D

dizzy
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: bignose13 on July 31, 2011, 06:55:20 AM
Sean
I would put tape over the cover to make it a bit stronger or it might snap, EPS is very brittle but you prob knew that anyway
Title: Re: skywalker mods
Post by: sheep600fx on July 31, 2011, 10:22:54 AM
Yup i will tape it mate i think ta.