Those of you who spend way too much time on here might have noticed my thread where my beloved Wild Hawk ended up on top of someones roof:
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/roof.jpg)
When I got home, the damage was, you might say, problematic:
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/001.jpg)
Even the wife insisted (amongst laughs) that I buy another plane to replace it and I reluctantly began scouring Hobby King. However, this WildHawk and me have been through some sh__ together, we've fallen into ditches, we've been in trees, we've landed in my car boot. But most of all, we've shared some tender moments together at the kitchen table - just me, Wildy and some duct tape... mm baby.
Anyway, where was I? Oh yea - I can't let it die. It's like my first born, my first FPV craft and dammit it's gonna fly again ;D
SO - out with the pizza plates, hot glue, cocktail sticks and TAPE!
First off, I had to trim the smashed foam, and rebuild the fuselage walls. It fits perfectly, no gaps here, no siree.... :D
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/002.jpg)
Then, I decided to add some more strength by sticking my pan mount on a big bit of pizza plate, er, depron, and hotgluing it on.
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/003.jpg)
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/004.jpg)
Then - we TAPE!
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/005.jpg)
Then - we realise we buggered up, so it all comes off - electronics are rearranged and then we TAPE some more :D
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/006.jpg)
Then - we have a shiny, new plane which WILL FLY AGAIN! Hopefully upwards ;D
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/007.jpg)
(http://www.swoo.co.uk/public/FIXED/008.jpg)
Not bad for two hours - and me and Wildy will take to the skies once more! Away from houses though heh.
And yet more proof that Foamies are indestructable :)
looks good as new!
Quote from: Badwolve1 on September 02, 2011, 01:50:07 AM
And yet more proof that Foamies are indestructable :)
if you look at it that way, anything is indestructible if you keep fixing it.
:) G
Steve W amazing results :D
brill, she needs to be renamed the Phoenix though ;D
Just shows how love can pull us through ;D
well done, bet your wife is secretly chuffed as well ;)
dizzy
Quote from: Pasty on September 02, 2011, 09:32:47 AM
looks good as new!
You're one sarcastic git lol :laugh: :laugh:
That is no way the same plane. I suspect you replaced the airframe with a brand new one.....
Pretending you fixed it. Like we'd fall for that!
Very well done on the repairs Steve, but how the hell did you get it up there ???
Quote from: Coyote on September 02, 2011, 12:06:37 PM
Very well done on the repairs Steve, but how the hell did you get it up there ???
http://www.fpvuk.org/forum/index.php?topic=2948.0 (http://www.fpvuk.org/forum/index.php?topic=2948.0)
the picture of it broken, look like a shark attack, I recon Coyote's Skywalker looks similar to that wherever that is, I think you should be saving your pennies for a new frame Steve.
I think its served you well, but I think its time to retire that poor thing.
:goodnight: :flagUJ: G
Quote from: g.collins on September 02, 2011, 03:19:59 PM
the picture of it broken, look like a shark attack, I recon Coyote's Skywalker looks similar to that wherever that is, I think you should be saving your pennies for a new frame Steve.
I think its served you well, but I think its time to retire that poor thing.
:goodnight: :flagUJ: G
Blasphemy, G! You actually sound like my wife. :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh: If my wife said that I would tack full advantage mate and order one strait away.
:) G
The one I want isn't in stock :(
what are you after.
:) G
Steve very noble of you to keep it going but if it was a dog you would have shot it by now :o, With the money youve spent on tape you could have bought a skywalker by now ;D, Only jesting mate but thought Id add some sarcasm :-*, I admire your resolve in keeping it alive
Quote from: g.collins on September 02, 2011, 03:19:59 PM
the picture of it broken, look like a shark attack, I recon Coyote's Skywalker looks similar to that wherever that is, I think you should be saving your pennies for a new frame Steve.
I think its served you well, but I think its time to retire that poor thing.
:goodnight: :flagUJ: G
Lol, how dare you insinuate that mine looks anything like that Barbie inspired blue peter job hehehe jk :)
Mines fine, to look at it now you`d never know what it looked like after the crash, which is exactly how you would imagine, ie, Steves above :)
Quote from: Coyote on September 02, 2011, 06:32:43 PM
Quote from: g.collins on September 02, 2011, 03:19:59 PM
the picture of it broken, look like a shark attack, I recon Coyote's Skywalker looks similar to that wherever that is, I think you should be saving your pennies for a new frame Steve.
I think its served you well, but I think its time to retire that poor thing.
:goodnight: :flagUJ: G
Lol, how dare you insinuate that mine looks anything like that Barbie inspired blue peter job hehehe jk :)
Mines fine, to look at it now you`d never know what it looked like after the crash, which is exactly how you would imagine, ie, Steves above :)
I didn't now you got it back mate, I fought it went out to sea.
:) G
Not only will I keep it alive, I'll make it better - even if I have to keep doing it after every flight ;D
Saying that, a new one is only 50 notes RTF lol
Quote from: Steve W on September 02, 2011, 07:21:12 PM
Not only will I keep it alive, I'll make it better - until the one I want is back in stock
50 notes is nowt compared the the hassle of saving pizza cartons and the wife laughing at / with me, lol
I seem to have correctly quoted you here?
Top job though fella :)
Not only flying again, but better, i think you quoted lol brill :D
Well done i think you got there and done it well Steve w
Flying better than it ever has, :D i bet its a nice feeling after your ding ;)
Dizzy