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by Chris S
17 Oct 2025, 11:29
Forum: FPV
Topic: Different stages of FPV integration
Replies: 2
Views: 1705

Re: Different stages of FPV integration

Thanks Dom ! I was looking at this FPV flying and had no ideas on equipment needed.

I'm guessing a fixed wing cockpit view FPV setup would set me me back £300-£400?

Thanks, Chris s.
by Chris S
17 Oct 2025, 11:14
Forum: CAD and 3D Printing
Topic: Buying a 3D printer
Replies: 1
Views: 636

Buying a 3D printer

Any guidance on buying a 3D printer that works out of the box?

I've borrowed an Ender 3D printer with enclosure a year ago and though it did the job getting the settings right was a trail and error nightmare, pretty off putting and I'm a guy that likes to get my hand dirty with the menus !

A few ...
by Chris S
17 Oct 2025, 11:03
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Bowman Model kits Raider 26
Replies: 1
Views: 790

Re: Bowman Model kits Raider 26

Thanks for the info and help Roy.

Added to my build it list.

Chris S.
by Chris S
17 Oct 2025, 11:00
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Angry Birds
Replies: 4
Views: 359

Re: Angry Birds

I've had a few comments on the finish achieved on the Angry Birds, the strong colour, good even coverage and water resistant !

Its easily done - but best before assembly.

Paint or spray the exposed edges of the Hobbycraft foamboard with a varnish, pva wash or other protection to keep the foam core ...
by Chris S
17 Oct 2025, 10:47
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Paper covered foam board - Hobbycraft Glue £2.50
Replies: 1
Views: 287

Paper covered foam board - Hobbycraft Glue £2.50

Having built and flown a few Angry Birds I was looking for a cheaper alternative to U-POR and the like premium glues.

The Angry Birds are built from Hobbycraft Foamboard, a paper covered produce that is stronger than Depron but a little heavier. The Birds have a lot of foamboard sandwich layup with ...
by Chris S
12 Oct 2025, 16:54
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Angry Birds
Replies: 4
Views: 359

Re: Angry Birds

The Birds are easy to build from templates and look a bit like this :


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