Presenting The Penquin, my replacement fpv plank

[Dizzy]

Hi guys I  thought a unpacking view and comparison with my faithful easystar would be in order although the build will be a steady build through the winter :)












I bet thats wet some appetite's here lol

dizzy

[Dizzy]

Finally decided on the main layout
This is the vtx position servo a 260degree metal geared servo



Above take off position
below flight position hoping for clear quality video from this position  :D


The arm is just basic at present needs shaping and painting

more to come but i have several projects on the go at the moment ;)

dizzy

[Dizzy]

reserved

[FPVSteve]

Wow plenty of room in there!

[Coyote]

Very nice Dizzy, they do look fantastic and loads of room in them :)

[g.collins]

Hemm, since I have seen this model, Im not decided, I think if the clear canopy is fitted with the camera inside, you will get to much glare and reflection, time will tell,
I now you will make a nice build with it.
:-\ G

[marcin]

reserved  ;D

[Western]

I need one of those now Diz. Lost the Sky Surfer today along with vid gear etc  :(
Will be following this with interest.
Cheers, Mark

[Jake Bullit]

What happened? :-[

[Western]

Pilot error mainly. Lost radio and vid at the same time. Was about 600 meters.
Cheers, Mark

[bignose13]

Gonna keep an eye on this one, was tempted but out came the skyhunter
Decisions, decisions mmmmmm

[g.collins]

that looks like a beast Simon.
:) G

http://www.fpvmania.com/Skyhunter%201.8m%20UAV

[Dizzy]

I wonder if its made of the same black foam that the black X8 is made from  :)

dizzy

[mjc1970]

Here's a picture of my install so far. I've gone with the M2815 motor and keep debating whether to go with a 3S or 4S configuration.  I'm going to add a step down voltage regulator so that I can go with either.  I've read that others using 4S with the M2815 motor have had issues in some cases and it maybe not strictly rated to 4S?  I have a spare Hacker A30 10XL which I know works great on 4S, so again, I'm debating whether to throw this on instead of the M2815!

[Dizzy]

Here's a picture of my install so far. I've gone with the M2815 motor and keep debating whether to go with a 3S or 4S configuration.  I'm going to add a step down voltage regulator so that I can go with either.  I've read that others using 4S with the M2815 motor have had issues in some cases and it maybe not strictly rated to 4S?  I have a spare Hacker A30 10XL which I know works great on 4S, so again, I'm debating whether to throw this on instead of the M2815!

Nice to see another build in progress i have the larger motor as i wish to fit 2 camera,a one solely for aeropics i seen in the fpvlab thread that there as been issues through over revs causing vibrations but i,m sticking with the 3s as i have several 4000ma lipo,s already :)
I,m totally undecided as to the postion of the vtx at present too :D but i,m in no hurry tbh i will eventually pick the best set up for my use :) I think my esc will end up there somewhere too ;)
good luck on your build looks like your well on the way :)
dizzy