Scratch built hovercraft
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Scratch built hovercraft
here it is as most of you know i have in the process of building a scratch built hovercraft but this one is going to be way different then the videos you will find on youtube... The majority of the home built ones you will find on youtube have a huge oval hole in the center i wanted mine to be different then these... well here it is i had started this build while rch was still alive but now that it is dead i feel it means even more to me that i finish it here on our new home that i hope will be here for a long time to come for future lovers of everything RC i hope to be a very big contributing member and i am proud to be a part of our new forum so if anyone needs any help that i can help with just let me know and i will always do my best... That being said here is some pics of what i have gotten done so far on this project...
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blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
here it is pictures showed up in reverse of how they are suppose to be...
custom painted dx8
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Its going to look like I copied your design Kyle.
I had the same idea for the riveted holes in the bottom, but not quite as many as you
I won't be making mine for a while yet though.
Look forward to seeing your finished model.
I had the same idea for the riveted holes in the bottom, but not quite as many as you
I won't be making mine for a while yet though.
Look forward to seeing your finished model.
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Hey Kyle, looking good bro, glad you have started this thread it will be interesting to follow it. As for me, I'm buying a kit.... Haha
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
thanks lee well i think i may have over did it on the 3/8" brass grommets on the bottom i am going to remove most of the center ones except for the outer trim ones and a few scattered through the center the skirt itself is made from an old pillowcase i had that i was'nt using i removed all the stitching holding it together so i could spread it out layed some wax paper down on the floor taped down then layed the pillowcase out over it taped it down and then using a bondo spreader used a total of three tuber of black permatex silicone sealant to rubberize it once i remove the grommets i want to remove i will rubberize that otherside also that way the skirt should be completely waterproof... don't want to have to worry about it molding when i run it on the water... probably get a 2075 traxxas servo for the rudder since it is waterproof right now i have a digital carbonite gear hitec servo that is real strong... the main deck is three sheets of 1/2" thick celefoam board glued together and when i can figure out how to put it on here i will put the youtube video of the boyancy test i did and that will definitely impress you cuz i used a 10lb steel flat weight for it and it was still floating
custom painted dx8
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
here are some more photos i just found...
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custom painted dx8
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
I'm thinking that little pink car is part of the build Kyle....lol.... Will your hovercraft be able to fly over grass? I've noticed a few on websites cannot.
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Looking good Kyle:)
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
I'm thinking from what I have seen, that its a good idea to pin the middle of the skirt up to create an air pocket.
This will reduce the drag for going on water.
I really want to build one now
This will reduce the drag for going on water.
I really want to build one now
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Go for it Lee....lolLee wrote:I'm thinking from what I have seen, that its a good idea to pin the middle of the skirt up to create an air pocket.
This will reduce the drag for going on water.
I really want to build one now
Tony - AKA Blackwarrior - nice to be home again
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HK450 FBL - Hubsan X4 - RCX H250 FPV Quad with Skyzone goggles..
I reserve the right to be wrong: if proved wrong: I reserve the right to change my mind!!
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HK450 FBL - Hubsan X4 - RCX H250 FPV Quad with Skyzone goggles..
I reserve the right to be wrong: if proved wrong: I reserve the right to change my mind!!
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
here is the bottom of the main deck..
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custom painted dx8
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
i put the channels on the bottome to help direct the airflow plus i will pretty much be sealing off the whole air chamber for maximum lift pressure where the passenger compartment on top will be will only have small vents but not big enough to kill the pressure to the skirt thinking maybe a real light ply for this possibly so it won't implode under pressure.. and the pink car is my daughters barbie bug car it is almost 3ft long and my ounger boys play with it
custom painted dx8
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
how do i put a youtube video on here???
custom painted dx8
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
blueskyrc quad multiwiicopter v4r6 control board
HK500GT w/align dfc head&swash align TT mshbrain fbl controller
T-MAXX 3.3 flysky 3ch tx
GreatPlanes Eagle2 trainer w/62-1/2" wing
Nitroplanes MARIE RedTail p-51 mustang
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Copy and paste the URL into a post.
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Go to the youtube vid, click the share button and copy the url that shows up. Paste it into a post.
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Any updates on this hovercraft Kyle, looking good so far
Tony - AKA Blackwarrior - nice to be home again
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HK450 FBL - Hubsan X4 - RCX H250 FPV Quad with Skyzone goggles..
I reserve the right to be wrong: if proved wrong: I reserve the right to change my mind!!
Novice pilot
HK450 FBL - Hubsan X4 - RCX H250 FPV Quad with Skyzone goggles..
I reserve the right to be wrong: if proved wrong: I reserve the right to change my mind!!
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Yes... More bud, more!
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
i hope this build hasnt died since we havent gotta an update from you in a while!
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Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Yeah Kyle come on bud, show ya face, we wanna see this hovercraft man... Lol
Tony - AKA Blackwarrior - nice to be home again
Novice pilot
HK450 FBL - Hubsan X4 - RCX H250 FPV Quad with Skyzone goggles..
I reserve the right to be wrong: if proved wrong: I reserve the right to change my mind!!
Novice pilot
HK450 FBL - Hubsan X4 - RCX H250 FPV Quad with Skyzone goggles..
I reserve the right to be wrong: if proved wrong: I reserve the right to change my mind!!
Re: Scratch built hovercraft
Nice images.