Bignoses's X6 Build

[bignose13]

After a lot of deliberation and the fact I had a bit of a bargain from FPV models, all be it with a poxy customs charge  :censored:
I decided to go with the Skywalker X6, In the hunt was either a Zeph, Phantom,Go Discover but really the X6 did it for me
Anyway, she's turned up and and first impressions are pretty bloody good, the faom is defo on par with the Multiplex stuff and I particulaly like the cut outs in the wing for the VTX, RX and GPS, saves digging out foam and making a bit of a pigs ear
Anyway, here's the pics of the wing out of the box, more to come as and when I get time
Bits going in her
MFD AP, I got a MFD Tracker so this should compliment this nicely
Motor http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29478__Turnigy_Aerodrive_SK3_3542_800kv_Brushless_Outrunner_Motor_UK_Warehouse_.html
ESC http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__29562__HobbyKing_70A_ESC_4A_UBEC_UK_Warehouse_.html
Servos http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__20575__Corona_DS339HV_Digital_Metal_Gear_Servo_5_1kg_32g_0_13_Sec.html
Chainlink UHF
5.8 Video gear and maybe Mobius as flight cam and recorder or a WDR PZ0420 and Mobius together
Running off a 4 cell 5000 mah battery
Think thats all

[Coyote]

It does look really nice, this should be a good build :)

[CurryKitten]

Looks good - those pre cut foam pieces are useful, my foam holes aren't the best.  Can you put the X6 in context of another plan... or maybe just take a photo of it next to something.  I don't know how big it is - must be pretty sizable to have a 5000 4s disappear in the nose like that

[bignose13]

I'll take a pic of it next to my bix 2 mate
It's got a 1500 mm wingspan

[Pr][nCe]

Yay its here :)

[mark1975]

Looking very nice Simon looks like some long range missions will be coming soon .

[Ynot6]

they look a bit weird to me. the wing shape is great, but the front of the fuse' looks strange. i do like the central fin, should give good video, no "shimmying".   

[ThunderstruK]

they look a bit weird to me. the wing shape is great, but the front of the fuse' looks strange. i do like the central fin, should give good video, no "shimmying".

Yeah it's a shame about the central pod, but other than that it looks pretty sweet. I'd quite like one, but my partner has kind of banned me from having a wing since I sliced my finger with a fx61 😞

[BlueFlyer]

I was moments away from pushing the button on one of these. I decided last minute to get a Go Discover from the EU warehouse instead as I knew I wouldn't be waiting for weeks and no customs surprises either.

can't wait to see how you do it mate.

[bignose13]

A few pic for comparison with my bix 2







I don't mind paying vat but £13.50 for doing something you've already been paid for is a bitter pill tbh, Gits

[bignose13]

Started the paint job tonight, going with the Black-Flourescent orange colour scheme like my Funjet on the forums header

[Coyote]

Nice I like that paint scheme, very striking :)

[Pr][nCe]

Hows the build going mukka?
mine ready for maiden, Com'On  :santa:

[bignose13]

You are Joking mate,
Motor and servos just turned up, I'm in a course all week so got no chance of touching it till early next week

[stef1]

is that a course to learn to fly proper likes what I does  ;D