STRIX Goblin - High Performance FPV Plank

[CurryKitten]

I've watched some of the videos now.... wow  :o

So exactly what are the delivery costs from RMRC.  Obviously, we'd be looking at some nasty import tax, is the shipping stupid high cost as well ?

[Loopdreams]

I couldn't actually care less either.

I'm merely making a point.... people kicked off because a plane looked similar to another plane.... but no-one kicked off about this, mostly because of ignorance (the true definition of the word, not an insult btw).

It's designed by the same person apparently.

[iwan_canobi]

I'm now wondering if I can scratch build something similar using my unbuilt X6 fuse, I mocked up something similar with my attempted Nurf build -



Maybe cut it down a bit and make deeper, less forward swept wings...

[Loopdreams]

I had thoughts about converting my NCFM M60, one of these:



It's a really slippery design and could no doubt go like a bullet but to be honest I wouldn't want to wreck it as it's too much fun on the hills.

[Badlands]

I've watched some of the videos now.... wow  :o

So exactly what are the delivery costs from RMRC.  Obviously, we'd be looking at some nasty import tax, is the shipping stupid high cost as well ?

Group buy maybe? but cant see many ppl being interested tbh.

Im looking for design cons to justify not getting one - hehe - there's not many...

You need to keep FPV gear inside the fuze to keep the slippery qualities of the airframe.
You also need a largish landing area as it seems to glide forever.
You need deep pockets...

:-)

[BlueFlyer]

I just hate how nice looking, slippery aircraft end up looking like a bag of crap once you've hacked away to get FPV gear installed somehow.

[FPVSteve]

It must have cutout points already if it's blow moulded so I doubt it's an issue. Then again, I know nowt :laugh:

[iwan_canobi]

Group buy maybe? but cant see many ppl being interested tbh.

Im looking for design cons to justify not getting one - hehe - there's not many...

You need to keep FPV gear inside the fuze to keep the slippery qualities of the airframe.
You also need a largish landing area as it seems to glide forever.
You need deep pockets...

:-)

I'd maybe consider it. Worth noting that the $250 is the PNF version with electronics, it says in the RCGroups thread that they will offer a kit version also so that will be interesting to see what price point it is. Given it seems to use mini quad sized motors then a suitable motor and ESC won't be too expensive.

The launches in a few of the videos look...interesting, seems to need a good hard chuck to get going. Would be a shame if it was another Z3 - flies awesome but hard to get in the air!

[English Turbines]

I just hate how nice looking, slippery aircraft end up looking like a bag of crap once you've hacked away to get FPV gear installed somehow.

Thats exactly what I was thinking, someone mentally challenged will end up putting a GoPro out in the breeze....
  Theres no reason not to keep it clean really, fpv components can be mounted inside.

     :vulture:

[Captain Crash]

I've watched some of the videos now.... wow  :o

So exactly what are the delivery costs from RMRC.  Obviously, we'd be looking at some nasty import tax, is the shipping stupid high cost as well ?

Someone in the UK on rc groups was quoting $135us for shipping ....plus the usual customs charges :o

[BanniUK]

Ive got one on the way :)

It isnt to bad considering it has motor/esc/servos installed already for the price

[Billy_boy_2010]

Did anyone buy one of these? Looks brilliant!!

[Badlands]

Yea - very pleased with it too.
Fastest plane ive owned, with the stock set-up ive had 130mph out of it.
I use 3300 4S packs & get 20 cumulative miles out of it (the same packs on my MD get 10miles)

It can be a challenge to launch but I always leave the field smiling.  :-)

[Shikra]

So which do you like best - MD or goblin :)

[Badlands]

Argh - that's a tough one!

The Goblin is definitely more efficient and MUCH quieter, so these points alone make it a winner.

The Goblin was EZer to build/get flight ready, however the MD looks sooo cool in the air so I cant really decide!


Get both?

:-)