@@chuckheahfort1399 Right? This one and the NGAD one? I could totally see myself getting into this, modifying the models to test some ideas... It makes it seem very accessible! 😃
The fact that the model flies so well, lends some credibility to the vehicle seen in the movie being a little closer to reality. Not just a movie prop or counter-intel spoof.
Your videos are so satisfying. Maybe because I have probably over 3000 hours of remote control flying time over 45 - 50 years. Problem is: The time came in 30 second chunks. 💥
used to make functional paper airplane models out of kits back in Ukraine growing up.. one day ran across an article about one of the early F fighters with top down view and side view.. happened to be typical model size, so I just copied the outlines to cardboard.. got the center of gravity right.. thing flew amazingly well. Since nobody's calling about this.. makes you think what the hell else they're working on at skunk's lair.
I really enjoy your positive, upbeat attitude! I have several rc planes, but no batteries or receivers yet. (Mainly, at 71 years old, I'm afraid of crashing/ruining them...). I will use SMC batteries, as the test results show them to be top notch, and more honest about their battery specs. I am SO glad you finally made a right turn; as fast as this Darkstar was clipping along, and the fact that here in the Northern Hemisphere, vortex phenomenons rotate counterclockwise, I was concerned you were going to generate a tornado; thank goodness you negated the vortex effect with the right turn! ;-)
To have a good flying RC model: 1) CG in the right place I.e. stable 2) Plenty of Control Power I.e. big control surfaces 3) Plenty of thrust to weight. Either low weight or high thrust or a combination. You have that here. Congratulations
@@aw_dev True, but without those three things it still will be a bitch. I have 4 full autonomous flight controllers gps etc and love the safety factor they give to bad planes.
awesome! Never thought I'd see one of these fly irl, model or otherwise. Would be cool idea for a future video to get some of the original designs from the Ace Combat games to fly
Very Nice! It's a lifting body airfoil that requires minimal control surfaces for maximum controllability. I wonder how much it would need to be scaled up to incorporate retractable landing gear.
I only recently discovered your channel, which is a damn shame as I really wish I was here since the beginning. I really enjoy your videos and how you test different air frames. I would love to know what printer you're using to print your models. My plan is to purchase a couple off Cults3D to build for myself.
I watched a few of your assembly videos and was thinking... (Dangerous 😆) Anyway, do you think adding locator bumps and divits would help ensure that pieces were perfectly placed for gluing? Is it even possible? 🤔
You may not be interested at all but, I saw a video of a pterosaur recently uncovered and as pterosaurs go, this one is `rc plane size`. Maybe the size of an average sailplane. So, with a little measuring this ancient flier could be made to fly again all be it as an rc. Not only would it be just cool, palentologist would probably showcase this model and feature it in a few `first flight in millions of years` videos. Just a thought.
I’m 54 and broke. The local library has 3D printers to use and if you use the 5” drone motors instead of the expensive ducted fans you actually get higher speed for $10 a motor.
My twin 64mm Foam Board DarkStar didn’t fly too well. I think I had some issues with the thrust angle. I’m glad yours works better, makes me want to try again with a larger airframe. But, by no means am I as fast at building as you are!
I’d like to lay this up and only one alteration, well I’m sure it’d take a couple things. First, pov cam for goggles and recording video preferably 4K. Fantastic design. Great plane!
Good flying creation. Could you provide information for the edf units you use. 3D printer materials used...etc I would like to try my hand at printing planes. I have been in the hobby for 50 years, Just new to 3d printing.
A really fast flyer! If you could place two batteries in the fuselage and hooked up in parallel, would it fly twice as long? If the turbines would take it and hooked with series batteries and series turbines would it fly longer and a way lot faster.? Series turbines and batteries mean that the turbines run at the regular voltage. Could you check if the controller can run twice the voltage? If you get an electronics designer (or yourself) to make secondary controller that can run at twice volts and battery controller that would use transistors to run the higher voltage to the turbines. I really want to get you to fly the wings off that plane!
of all the nice builds you have made, i realy would like to see you to recreate the German WO2 Horton 229 the beautifull first flying wing jet design and see how this old design holds to these magnificant models.
This flies amazing well .Now that you’ve done proof of concept, could it be designed with retractable landing gear? Not sure if there’s enough available real estate inside . Or maybe it would have to be scaled up a little to accommodate landing gear
One thing that would be interesting is if you could provide info on how fast it is flying in mph in scale. Do you ever have models with landing gear, those would be very interesting to see taking off and landing on their own power? From what I have seen of your videos even your "not so good preformers" are excellent.
A wish: It would be interesting to experience how your model planes behave and sound whilst passing you. You have a tendency to always hit the accelerator when they pass you. Like each time… 😔 An attempt at an engine “roar” doesn’t impress really. However a versatile demonstration would. To me especially the “silent mode”, how low profile one can be in the neighbourhood, would be nice to know. Thank you. Kind regards Anders Sweden
How were the panel lines done? They appear to be cut into the model and not painted on. Are they printed like that or did you cut them carefully with a hot knife or other tools? Whatever the case may be, they look really well done and make the model pop.
I bet if you do a comparison between the Darkstar and the Star Wars A-Wing you will notice several similarities, including the very low profile airframe which allows it to get maximum lift and a max speed of mach 5 plus
Version 2-gorgeous for sure!! Kyle, what are you using for your control surface horns? I like that green you're sporting ! Working on getting some coin saved and my Ender print worthy for some f your birds! Just got to decide which one first, too many to chose from !
Great design that flies amazingly well. Looks like a fun grab and go EDF. Would like to use some of your video on our little RU-vid Live Stream every Friday at 2200, 8pm est where I show sippets of videos giving the Link to the video on the owners channel. The Live Stream is called, RC Flying Around the World With Team Let's Go Flying. Thank you Jeff in LA USA
Dude! I'm going to get a printer just for this plane. My son and I love Maverick, it was his first film but that's bcuz he's 4 months old... he's actually seen it twice. Plz do a vid on your 3D print setup. Thx again
