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A challenging build, not for a first timer. With all unique quads like this, it helps if you have had a go at easier builds. The frame is stunning without a doubt. The motors on this are fast and this craft is built for speed. Haydn has come up with a brilliant design, that oozes engineering. There are many options of how to set up the electronics, I chose to pack them in to protect them.

I found the bolts in certain strengthening sections hard to fit, but i have sausage fingers:) This is a strong build and it will be good to see how it survives the IBM factory in Greenock(it takes no prisoners).

I chose 20A Afro esc,s for this and they are big, so a tight squeeze, hence my choice for a power distribution board, extra power cable run off on a JST for telemetry/buzzer.

The balance of the quad is excellent. I have chosen battery on top and c of g is perfect. I still have to FPV this and have a few tweaks with positioning of the FPV gear, but all in all I am pleased with the way it has turned out.

Now for the video, after some shooting with Cameron:)
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Happy Father today:)
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Usama Bin Lawrie:) its a midge net on my head:)
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Scottish Sniper:)
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Was that your reverse camo gear then mate,
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Nice camo, I am sure no one will see you. :P
Quad looks interesting too. :)
Looking forward to the maiden vid.
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That quad looks awesome! I love the shape of it and I like how the PDB board "cleans things up". I may just order a board for my quad. The esc wires are a disaster. Cool build, Graham!!!
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KevG wrote:Was that your reverse camo gear then mate,
The Grey Man Kev:) hiding in clear view:)
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Maiden video:) It can hover hands free:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMSe1oe ... e=youtu.be
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Nice Graham, looked and sounded great.
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Baby Beast motors Kev, awesome, cant wait to get it to the field this week:)
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That's cool, Graham! The quad looks and sounds great!!!
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Looks good Graham, how much tilt is on the fpv camera? Looks quite a lot
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The camera is just sat in place I have not set it up yet:)
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Looks awesome Graham.
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Great looking quad Graham, did you shoot anything then... Lunch perhaps.... :D :D
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Just clays and targets Tony:)
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Wasn't happy with the build so i stripped it down and started again:) Made a bullet harness and for a change copied HK design on one off a picture.
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Harness is a bit bulky but with 20A ESC,s its hard not to have the bulk:)
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An idea of the size:)
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