At Scale Me Down we are interested in anything that flies ! Particularly Radio Controlled (RC) aircraft - planes, helicopters, gliders, jets, gyropcopters etc. We also like to make things and feature new technology that we adopt.
Finally, we run a small 3D scanning and printing business under the same name. We scan our customers with a structured light 3D scanner at UK model airshows, and print them on our 3D printers. You too could have your own mini-me pilot of you in your model aircraft !
Thanks for your review, today I just did maiden flights with my XFLY, and it was great, especially once I started doing landings with full flaps. That took a bit of different elevator compensation, but it became amazing, with the C.of G. set at around 70 mm , NOT at 61 as described in the manual, it comes down so nice it's easy to control the rate of descent with power for a greasy landing. I have the VQ model too, but I flew it so far with a 3s 4000 LiPo and that's rather underpowered. I'll try it with a 4 cell pack, as I have Eflite 25's motors installed, and Ramoser adjustable props, I had set them so I have 32 amps current each side, that winds up with about 800 watts for 3.7 kilos. There we go: It's the power to weight ratio, the XFLY has much more with a 6S 5000 than the VQ with only a 3 cell 4000, at around the same weight. So today after many take-offs and landings, total flight time can be up to 10 minutes 🙂 One big difference between the two: The XFLY has real scale aileron and flap hinges, the VQ, only lousy covering-type hinging and flaps are too small. Anyways, both models are not for beginners, each has different characteristics and flying a twin is quite different, for example if you come in too slow, a bit of power and you have instant lift on the wings. Quite a difference compared to a single engine plane eh. Have fun.... Herb &thebirds
If you MinWax this FOAM Xfly, like I do ALL my FOAM planes, you will protect the paint and foam from deteriorating AND the paint will "POP". Also, IMHO, PNP is so much easier to build than the VQ BALSA Twin Otter and with the RECOMMENDED motors, servos and ESC, the VQ will be much more costly to get into the air than the Xfly as well as a builder's "cost in time building" than the Xfly
Hi, I will try the miniwax next time - this one is done with the rosin based floor protector. Yes, this one is much easier & quicker to put together, although you get more choice of the equipment used with the VQ build. When I bought my VQ kit (maybe 18 months before the X-Fly Otter became available), costs were more comparable
@@ScaleMeDown I've got a DTXMX Flysky FS-i6X 10CH Radio Transmitter and Receiver FS-iA10B 2.4G RC Controller will this work for it I've got it kind of setup but the right side wing isn't responding
@@kingsolo303 Hi, I don't use FlySky myself, so can't be completely sure, however the kit comes with a 'y' lead for the ailerons. Ensure that the plugs and sockets are all the correct way round (wires connected white to white, red to red, black to black) on all 3 ends of the y lead. Check which way round the plugs are inserted into the receiver. If you are using separate channels for each surface the problem will be with the model setup in the transmitter
I have an original Graupner j52 kit which I have is too much for me these days! It is free to a good home, all the original bits down to the esc etc are there (although I think it's called something else). I've checked the U K internal postage and it's £15 approx.if you want me to send it it to you. I live in Morriston, near Swansea, so if you know of anyone who coud pick it up, that would be great. Just about to maiden my Lanc after following your instructions for same. Den
Can you confirm what Tracking mode you were using? I assume it is on Flight, but there is also Water, Terrain, and Field; Your video did not identify this.
Hi, they are on our Etsy page with nose leg & spinners etc here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1396011996/lh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vq+twin+otter&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&cns=1&organic_search_click=1 and here; www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1410229641/rh-3-blade-spinner-to-fit-vq-models-twin?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vq+twin+otter&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&sca=1&organic_search_click=1
I got one. Additional work I did was 3D printing two jet pilots to 40mm high, painting the white parts with Humbrol enamel to match the grey paint and engine outlet black and gun metal. Battery I use is 1450 4S 50c lipo, much better and get 3 mins of full throttle flight. The stock motor and esc can take 4s and like the Arrows some are on 4s and the Viper has had 100s of flights on 4s and no problem. Best to use 50c lipos and they are not too warm.
This is very good! And im searching how to start my new RC flight experience in UK, because i just a newbie without any idea for the RC flight. Ok, question is....what and how to start my Journey?
Having watched the previous there seems to be a "basic" problem as each one ends with repairs or, we have a glitch so let's just keep going and seem if we can drop it on the ground again. And this is recommended for a second model?
Thanks. I much prefer how these little jets fly without a gyro. I appreciate a well set up gyro with high quality fast, precise servos can transform a model, however IMHO these little jets are better without.
Quite sad that Soloshot ruined itself with the model3. Afterall, this is a 10 year old piece of technology, in both hardware and implementation of modern software wise. Today you can surpass the performance of Soloshot with far cheaper DIY options. I'm currenntly in process (few hours a week) in building a system on a Rasperry Pi to control any system like this. Possibly even Soloshot1 and Soloshot2 units that in essence would surpass the performance of Soloshot3. In short. As people are paying Thousands of dollars for Soloshot units, I really really think that market is ready for a competitor.
Great Video and awesome 3D Print addons. You seem to sell the printed parts on etsy. But would it be also possible if you sell the files so I can print them myself? That would be awesome!
@@ScaleMeDown Why? Thats a pitty, because ordering 3D printable files across europe while having a 3D Printer at home is quite... pointless and not really resource friendly tbh.
@@Sidewinder1311 Sorry, I have been bitten before with some previous customers distributing and / or publishing my files before so I no longer supply them.
@@Kbeezzy23 Gordon, the builder is very good although he normally prefers a Brian Taylor plan to get his teeth into. He says this one went together quite easily.
Thanks for the video - well produced. but........................... what's wrong with 4k at 60fps with an action cam and then utilising post processing zoom? S'all I do pal - quality is excellent - take a look at my latest one Align TB70. Thanks again.
I've been hoping they would perfect this as always having a cameraman is difficult and hat cams never have enough zoom. The plane always looks smaller than the naked eye.
CA on foam may or may not be strong enuf for that joint. If you dont have foam glue, UHU POR from the stationery shop may be a better option…or anything that melts the foam a little so the wing is joined to the fuse as one piece.
Ive been watching the soloshot for many years, hoping so much that they would figure this thing out enough for RC. Looks like they are getting closer, but not there yet. Bummer.
Great review as always and added bonus of your mods. Currently on sale in the Aus warehouse so very tempted to pull the trigger Incidentally, did the props take much balancing? I prefer MA 3 bladed props as fitted to my skymule… keep up the great work. 🤙
Thanks. The props were pretty good on this model, balancing easily by sanding a little from the trailing edge(s) - and at least they are handed unlike the ones fitted to the X-Fly Twin Otter we reviewed here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZZOnLLhQVP0.html
Thanks. I hope so - trying to get some leave from my employer 😂Also hope to give the Graupner Discus 2c an outing and hopefully finish the rework on the Duo Discus in time
