Reptile S800 FPV Wing is complete!!!

[Derek]

Over the past few months, I've seen some really good videos and I've read some really great reviews on this fpv wing. I see a lot of people getting the PNP version from Banggood for about $85. That's all fine and dandy but I bought the kit version from Hobby King. The PNP has plastic gear servos. I'm not a fan of plastic gear servos. I did read that several people had motor/esc combos that would desync and/or burn out quickly. Bruce, at RCModelReviews, had some troubles getting the vtx to work.

All that being said, Hobby King has the S800 in the US Warehouse for $35. I got a Hobbywing 2205-2300kv motor, two digital metal gear 17gram servos, and a few other bits. I decided to go overkill with the esc, using a Plush 40amp (from my parts bin)....can't go wrong with a bit of overkill. I have spare ImmersionRC 600mw 5.8ghz vtx. Spektrum rx. I have a 600 tvl fpv camera. I also bought a Turnigy HD 1080p action camera. I've got a bunch of 5045 and 6045 DAL and HQ props. I soldered the esc directly to the motor. I wasn't real concerned about motor direction because I have CW and CCW props, lol.

I've added a JST plug in between the battery and the vtx so that I can run the wing with or without the vtx on. I've plugged in a 3S and 4S pack and I've tested the video system and set all control throws. No magic pixie smoke! Once agian, I'm lousy and build videos or documented pictures, so here is the finished product..all ready to go.

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I'll have to check the directions to see where the CoG is suppose to be, but that's it. Although it's suppose to be quite cold this week, hopefully I can get out and maiden this wing. I did give it a full throttle test, with a "storage charged" 3S pack and a DAL6045.....this thing has got some power. I imagine 4S with a 5045 is just gonna be a wild ride, lol

[DOG]

Thank bird looks scary fast Derek I do hope you have some nice weather so you have a chance to fly her. You mention it's cold this week, come on down, it's in the low 80's here burr!

[Derek]

low 80's??? lol....I think the weather is forecasted for the low 40's this week.....but....as long is it's not raining....I'm gonna go fly!

[DOG]

I didn't think cold weather would stop you . Your use to that. Now rain is a different story. For some reason electronics don't like rain

[Graham Lawrie]

Nice one Derek:) Now for the videos:)

[Stambo]

Be interested to see what you think of this Derek.
Very similar in size to my FT Arrow, lot more belly room though.
I have gone off wings a bit because of the tail wag, doesn't allow for nice video.
Good fun if you just want to go nuts though.
Even my Nano Talon is not as smooth as I hoped it would be, but that may just be because I am trying to fly and set it up in wind I would not normally fly in.

My new M8N GPS units have arrived in the country, hopefully I will get them today.
Update
Damn local couriers have lost my stuff.

[Derek]

Im working tonight and then im off for the next 3 days. If the weather cooperates, ill run a few pack through it and we'll see what happens.