Robs Wicked Wing Remix

rob.thomson · May 25, 2014, 11:32:54 PM

Yup. Its originally a slope combat model.

Fast... And stupid maneuverable.

Think loops in 1m diameter :)

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rob.thomson · May 29, 2014, 04:54:05 PM

The wickedFPV wing flies!

Only done first trim LOS.

I needed about 15g lead up front to balance it. And a washer to get the thrust line right.

Seems to track quite well.

FpV flight to follow...

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skyscraper · May 29, 2014, 05:05:03 PM

Looks handsome. Does it feel like it's going to be a good un? :)

regards
Andy

rob.thomson · May 29, 2014, 05:06:50 PM

Possibly...

I need some more air time with it to be sure :-)

Lets say.. it will be 100% better than the X-5.

rob.thomson · May 29, 2014, 07:25:06 PM

Right.

Went for another flight. Still LOS.

I am VERY HAPPY.

I ended up adding a little more weight up front. It was just too unstable in the regular slope combat position!

The model tracks really well - and is stupid fast!

I am flying with a 1000kvm motor, with an 8x6 prop. It can pretty much go vertical!

It will cruise happily on 1/4 throttle. Loops, Bunts, Rolls - all dead easy and relatively smooth.

Result.

Now.. here is the fun bit.

These models cost around £30 delivered. This includes covering material. To full complete with esc, motor etc... I would guess around £80. Then the fpv gear. So maybe £150 all up for a basic setup.

Not bad!

Compared to something like the Phantom. Its a harder install. But it flies possibly better (assuming what you want is a rocket that is aerobatic!)

skyscraper · May 30, 2014, 11:43:49 AM

Sounds great. I'm glad the alternative tail arrangement is working too. I find it more robust than having fins at the wingtips.

regards
Andy

rob.thomson · May 30, 2014, 11:44:54 AM

Certainly makes launching it easier!

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rob.thomson · May 31, 2014, 06:09:13 PM

Quick video from earlier today..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NijNgzRKqrw&feature=youtu.be&safe=active

There was a little bit of noise at certain throttle settings - just fixed that by moving wires and sourcing the power for the video system from the balance lead.

FPVSteve · June 01, 2014, 01:52:05 AM

Hmm, it still seems to waggle a fair bit

rob.thomson · June 01, 2014, 09:46:33 AM

A bit - but getting better each time as I am gradually getting the cg and thrust lines right :)

Where it does waggle more is if I slow it down.

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iPeel · June 01, 2014, 11:20:45 AM

Quote from: rob.thomson on June 01, 2014, 09:46:33 AM
A bit - but getting better each time as I am gradually getting the cg and thrust lines right :)

Where it does waggle more is if I slow it down.

Maybe add some winglets as well? They do also separate the upper and lower wing pressures and prevent vortices.

rob.thomson · June 01, 2014, 12:13:23 PM

I was actually thinking some fences half way down the wing. They should enable me to push the cg back slightly too.

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skyscraper · June 01, 2014, 01:46:22 PM

I found that this style of fin still had some movement on my Falcon at slow speeds. maybe a bigger and more efficient fin shape. Taller and thinner with a straighter leading edge. More wing like! would help

regards
Andy

rob.thomson · June 01, 2014, 03:07:59 PM

May give that a try. I have loads of correx to hand :)

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