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Wattaplane/Skywing 48" EPP/PLY hybrid Slick

rcguy1958

rcguy1958

50cc
Foam Tac & Welders work the same way, but the Welders isn't safe around Depron or EPS foam, only EPP. To use it like a contact cement, put a thin bead on one side, push the two sides of the repair together to spread it out, then push it together and pull it apart a few times until you see it making "hairs". If it's a tear in the center of an area, after making the "hairs", just push the tear back together making sure the outer edges are flush to one another and let it dry, 30 - 45 minutes. if it's 2 separate pieces, after making the "hairs", let the pieces dry separately from one another for about 5 - 10 minutes, make sure you've got them lined up straight and push them together, it should grab tight like contact cement, and let it dry another 20 minutes or so. To make hinges with it on flat foam, one side beveled 45*, butt the two pieces together with the bevel facing down, put a 1/8" bead down the butt joint line, then take a straight edge razor held on an angle to "squeegee the foam tac or welders out as thin as you can. Allow it to dry about 1 hour and you should have a nice ,soft flexible permanent hinge on the foam (takes a little practice, but once you get it figured out, makes putting profiles and flat foam wing scratch builds together fast)
 
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Santi8

Santi8

70cc twin V2
econpatric said:
Its fun to see that you like this so much. You are typically flying larger airframes right?

My goal has been to use these EPPs to do all the things I am afraid to try with my 7?" birds, so to see your response on this makes me think I made the right choice! :thumbup:
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I usually do not fly 48" birds... they are not enjoyable to me. I prefer the 60 and 70 size birds and recently moved into the 50cc class. I.usually say the 48 inch planes just waste my money that would go towards my bigger projects. With that being said, my little crack yak is one of my favorite planes and my 51 aj slick is one of those planes I may never be without.. this skywing has given me similar enjoyment that the 51 gives me, but it's much cheaper, therefore much easier to fly extremely low and close, making me able to see my moves clearly and learn quicker... I've absolutely been recommending these full fuse skywings to the beginner 3d guys who are still a little timid with balsa.. the low pucker factor really makes a huge difference... while flying 3 mistakes high may save your plane, it makes it nearly impossible to master 3d moves..
 
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rcguy1958

rcguy1958

50cc
+1 on Santi8's post. I'm still a raw newb when it comes to 3D. Started trying it in late Sept. 2011 with a 39" Skywing Edge box fuse. (probably only got 2 or 3 flying sessions before the season ended for me ). Purchased a 3DHS Edge at the 2012 WRAM show. Didn't really get much flying in all of 2012, so I stuck with my little Skywing and a Crack Pitts, couldn't get the nerve up to maiden my 3DHS bird.Picked up my Slick when it was first released, built it and got it in the air as soon as the weather was good, and because of it, I'm finally going to put my 3DHS bird up today, and I'm looking for a bigger bird next. ( leaning towards the 55" Skywing Yak, but really interested in the EF 60" Edge also). The box style, full fused planes are a nice step between profiles and balsa/ply/monokote, but I think Skywing hit a grand slam with these scale, full fuse EPP birds, great looks make you want to fly them, easy repair ability make you want to fly them low.
 
econpatric

econpatric

70cc twin V2
rcguy1958 said:
+1 on Santi8's post. I'm still a raw newb when it comes to 3D. Started trying it in late Sept. 2011 with a 39" Skywing Edge box fuse. (probably only got 2 or 3 flying sessions before the season ended for me ). Purchased a 3DHS Edge at the 2012 WRAM show. Didn't really get much flying in all of 2012, so I stuck with my little Skywing and a Crack Pitts, couldn't get the nerve up to maiden my 3DHS bird.Picked up my Slick when it was first released, built it and got it in the air as soon as the weather was good, and because of it, I'm finally going to put my 3DHS bird up today, and I'm looking for a bigger bird next. ( leaning towards the 55" Skywing Yak, but really interested in the EF 60" Edge also). The box style, full fused planes are a nice step between profiles and balsa/ply/monokote, but I think Skywing hit a grand slam with these scale, full fuse EPP birds, great looks make you want to fly them, easy repair ability make you want to fly them low.
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IMO the 48" Wattaslick Slick flies similar in characteristics to the 3DHS 59" Slick that I own, with the exception of it being more twitchy and not being as stable in a harrier. I'm sure there are a few more differences, but the point is: Don't be afraid to build up that balsa kit and fly it, this foamy isn't too far off of the mark!
 
econpatric

econpatric

70cc twin V2
Santi8 said:
I've absolutely been recommending these full fuse skywings to the beginner 3d guys who are still a little timid with balsa.. the low pucker factor really makes a huge difference... while flying 3 mistakes high may save your plane, it makes it nearly impossible to master 3d moves..
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I'm with you on this one. I have been telling my Dad (willfly2) that he needs to get a hold of one of these for that very reason. I am excited to see how he progresses once he has one!
 
Bigroger

Bigroger

70cc twin V2
Guys, I didn't see this thread until now.
I've had this 48" slick for a couple of weeks now and absolutely love it.

Takes a hell of a beating plus it handles the high energy stuff way better then other epp planes I own and practice with.

[video=vimeo;64616635]https://vimeo.com/64616635[/video]

I run mine on 4s2200 with a hobbyking 840kV motor and apc 13x6.5 prop.

Its a blast.
 
rcguy1958

rcguy1958

50cc
Loving this airplane. Flew it yesterday for the first time with the wire gear and 3" Dubro Micro sport wheels. She's a true off roader now. It was pretty windy by the end of the day and the last few landings weren't all that gentle, but everything stayed together. Also got the maiden and a few flights on my 3DHS blue 48" Edge ( after owning it for a year and a half). Maiden was a non issue, a few clicks on the rudder and ailerons and it was hands off. CG was set at 80MM and showed pretty neutral on the 45* inverted climb test. This is my first wood and covering plane ( all foam until now) and I finally understand the difference every one talks about ,stick built versus foam. It's not going replace my foams as my favorite flier yet, but I can't wait to fly it again.
 
wedoitall

wedoitall

Member
ha! i love my wattaplane slick too. ive beat mine down. 3 good crashes and she still almost flys like shes brand new


heres the latest one from last saturday evening but i had her back up flying the next day.

wattaplane slick1.jpgwattaplane slick12.jpg
 
wedoitall

wedoitall

Member
Ha yea i have at over 130 flights its served its purpose trying to work out a deal on a 48" MXS then im either gonna get another wattaplane slick or the 55" yak
 
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