3mm Depron glider build overview (N3UTRON)

UPDATE: Now called the N3UTRON thanks to KZbinr "28th St. Air Land & Sea" / pumpkinpatch9
Plans / dimensions - newtonairlines....
Armin wing construction with 6 x 1mm CF strip spar.
HobbyKing contact glue and hot glue.
Document laminating film wing and tail covering. Scotch Tough tape fuselage covering.
Flying weight is 300g with a 950mAH 2S LiPo
Motor and 5 x 3" prop from the U-Glider
Spring / Pull control
2 x 13g metal geared servos
12A ESC
Wingspan 140cm.
Chord width 14cm.
Chord thickness 14mm
Wing build and first tests - • 3mm Depron Thermal Glider
Thicker wing flights - • 3mm depron wing with t...
Spring / Pull setup - • Spring pull elevator a...
Another Spring / Pull setup - • V2 DLG build Part 3 - ...
Fusion mad flip sloper - • Fusion sloper build ov...
Fusion on RCGroups - www.rcgroups.c...
_
What gear do I use to record reviews?
Wide view workbench camera - SJCAM M20 Action camera 1080P 30fps - bit.ly/2N4JE9P
Close up workbench camera - Panasonic Lumix LX10 1080 30fps or previously Canon S100 1080P 24fps
Audio recording - Rode mic connected to iPhone - www.jbhifi.com...
Hatcam flying footage - Mobius D - www.ebay.com/s...
And Firefly 8S (90º lens) - bit.ly/2C7CyNK
External Microphone - bit.ly/2B899Cn
Onboard footage - Mobius C2 1080P 30fps - bit.ly/2N3yzWI
Editing in Final Cut Pro X or iMovie on a 27" iMac
All the Action cameras I have reviewed - newtonairlines....
Building materials and recommended RC gear - newtonairlines....
Newton Airlines Uncut - / @newtonairlinesuncut
Newton Airlines blog - newtonairlines....
Andrew Newton KZbin - / @andrewnewton
My portal - anewton.net
More information
iNAV fixed wing tips - newtonairlines....
What HD cameras do I use - newtonairlines....
What FPV cameras do I use - newtonairlines....
What FPV gear do I use - newtonairlines...
Depron Armin Wing build - • Depron wing build
Affiliate links (visiting these links helps to fund this channel)
BANGGOOD RC - bit.ly/2R7LMgg
BANGGOOD Website - bit.ly/2OYahv4

[@goldenfish77]

Thank you for your great thermal glider plans and inspirations! 👍 I want to change a little bit from DLG to thermaling motor gliders. I think it would be a great start. Thank you, Andrew!

[@ukulelefatman]

Just an awesome glider ! Thanks for covering all the details. I've ordered parts, cant wait to get started. Thanks again Andrew.

[@AndrewNewton]

Excellent mate. Let me know how it goes. Found this folding prop at HobbyKing for the next build hobbyking.com/en_us/folding-propeller-w-hub-18mm-2mm-shaft-5-1x3-1-2pcs.html

[@ukulelefatman]

I'll keep you updated. Heading to Thailand for the winter in a couple of weeks, then get building. Thanks for the link, price is right ! I've scavenged a folding prop from an old whisper 1400 Glider. Wish I could pack my planes...but they would never survive the trip.

[@i_am_ur_manager7673]

@@AndrewNewtonhello i know its been while since this video came out buti was wondering if you Can give me detail of the motor you used. Thank you.

[@davschall]

This is such a cool plane. I ended up 3d designing a pod based on your measurements and am 3d printing it now...its going to be a bit heavy, so hopefully it'll fly...if not it'll look sweet. If it flies Ill post up the stl and stp files for anyone interested.

[@AndrewNewton]

Excellent, let me know if you upload a video

[@davschall]

​@@AndrewNewton I havent flown it yet as I still need to cut the tail feathers, but hopefully next weekend. I made a WIP thingiverse page for the files as I have most of it ready, Ill post a video of it flying...or crashing...when I get to maiden it. Thanks for your work on this and sharing your build progress and dimensions! www.thingiverse.com/thing:3546684

[@nyinaingoo4720]

Very nice glider,, Andrew I love all yours

[@juanjosemunera]

Thank you, good Christmas present

[@AndrewNewton]

For yourself?

[@andrewmcphee8965]

Thanks for the description and tips Andrew, keen to build one myself.

[@AndrewNewton]

Easy build with great result Andrew.

[@gloplg]

Thank you Andrew. Very nice build. I like it.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes I'm very happy with it too

[@kaminimakku3297]

You say the wing is 14 cm but in the video is look big?

[@AerialWaviator]

Been watching your depron glider builds and rely like how this N3UTRON appears to preform. Very floaty for thermalling and nice light wind slope soarer. Also the build techniques are fascinating. Something similar to this and a depron plank are on my project list to experiment with this summer. Came to the build video to learn how you secured the tail, and made the spring hinge. As always, well document, and good resource reference. :)

[@roughasrc1813]

Enjoyed that mate. Cheers

[@tec730]

Andrex, wonderfull as usual...

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanx

[@LWJCarroll]

Another beaut design! The tip panels at 35cm is that the flat length? Not to clear on the plans photo from above with dihedral ...Thanks Laurie

[@AndrewNewton]

70cm section cut in half, so yes 35cm flat length

[@97corvettemike61]

Hi Andrew. Yet another question. The foam board you use is just foam. Not foam sandwiched between paper. I’m having a hard time here in the states trying to source the 3mm or for 1/8”. Just wanted to make sure it’s not the paper/foam. Thanks again. Mike

[@AndrewNewton]

Uncovered Depron is what I used. You can use Dollar Tree Foamboard with the paper on but it will be thicker.

[@coverdestroyer3572]

the height between the wings and the horz stab must be the same?

[@AndrewNewton]

Doesn't have to be the same level

[@coverdestroyer3572]

@@AndrewNewton the torsion spring of the wing and the horz stab is 12mm? right?

[@AndrewNewton]

More like 50mm long

[@rwprime1]

I'm just looking at my Aqaufina 500mL water bottle and it's a perfect match for that cowl at 0:00 seconds (that's when the plastic was thicker and not too thin like now)(I refill it). I suppose you could paint it or put tape on it and also tape it to the fuselage. But what I want to know and see are the innards to this beauty and most of all, I want to know how that arrow shaft was secured/held/glued in the fuselage. I would like pictures and all the details because this is paramount. Oh, a feller's just gotta have both a 3mm and a 6mm wing at all times and let the wind decide / determine and I'm guessing that's zero degree incidence for the wing, right?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes I know, should have taken more photos. Yes, Zero incidence

[@97corvettemike61]

Hi Andrew. Got my N3utron built and looking forward to flying it. waiting for the prop to arrive. Ended up moving the wing forward about 50mm to get it to balance. I made the pod a stronger so I think thats why I had to do this. It weighs 370g. Ill let you know how it flies. How can I send you photos of it? I havent found a way to attach them to comments here.

[@AndrewNewton]

Nice one Mike. Email photos if you want (Look in the About tab)

[@97corvettemike61]

Andrew Newton I don’t see an email link on the about page. There are links to your website, instagram, Twitter and Facebook but I don’t see an email address. Am I blind?

[@wyrzyk824]

Hi, what temperature do you laminate your wings? I will need the materials needed to build the hull. Greetings.

[@AndrewNewton]

I use a normal clothes iron on half heat (Wool setting) which is about 150ºC

[@ramazanbelyurt1074]

where is the cg point. thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

About 45mm but probably can go back more

[@ramazanbelyurt1074]

@@AndrewNewton thanks

[@iforce2d]

Historical quote from some guy in 2016 "I'm just sold on hotwire cutting now, I don't do any depron folding for wings any more" :)

[@AndrewNewton]

Ah 2016, how young and carefree we were back then.

[@PiefacePete46]

Some people have memories that are just toooo good. :o)

[@iforce2d]

@@PiefacePete46 no, just spend too much time watching KZbin :)

[@ac808]

Ah the M-Class starfreighter, USCSS Nostromo, registration # 180924609. Love it Andrew :)

[@mmoon1860]

That's great and enjoyable motor glider thanks for sharing all the information and yes will build one hopefully :) 👍

[@antonblebann6823]

Thx for the comprehensive Information 👍

[@AndrewNewton]

Pleasure

[@zg9xUmvV]

8:25 karts and fun things? I couldn't find anything on google...

[@AndrewNewton]

Kites and fun things

[@sampamnl.8964]

ขอบคุณมากครับรับชมทุกคลิปดีๆ❤❤❤

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Great Build Mate! Thanks

[@worroSfOretsevraH]

Thank you.

[@tuttbar]

Hi where are you flying? I see the you Yang’s I think. Thanx

[@AndrewNewton]

Pt Henry

[@gasperbucinel]

My homemade motor glider has wingspan of 1,8m motor 2730 on 2s 300mah and rtf weight is 270g

[@AndrewNewton]

Impressive. Do you have video of it?

[@gasperbucinel]

Do you mean video of maiden?

[@cirandavideo]

HI! Mr. Newton. Congratulatios. This week I began building mine. In my country (Brasil) is very expensive and difficult to buy abroad those carbon fiber rods. Do you beleave it would be a good idea to use a fishing rod as a fuselage? Tks for your attention.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes fishing rod tube is perfect, or even wooden dowell or bamboo

[@farminglifeaustralia6716]

G'day Andrew I found some wire that is perfect for the control surfaces its Superflex Stainless Steel Game Wire 30 LB it has to be the single strand stuff not multi strand. John

[@AndrewNewton]

For push rods or torsion springs?

[@pedromolina9235]

please can you send the plans for the construction Thank you

[@AndrewNewton]

No plans

[@righthandedelixer]

rotor kv & size ?🙄

[@AndrewNewton]

Same as the U-Glider, whatever that is??

[@aliberkozderya3112]

For a plane of that weight any 20-30 gram brushless motor should work regardless of what kv it is. This plane only needs the motor for getting to altitude after launch and getting out of troublesome situations, other times it will be gliding so I am guessing that using the perfect power system doesn't matter that much. In my opinion only thing to care about is if you are not going to use a folding prop, using a higher kv (around 2200) motor with a smaller prop (5-6 inches) would create less drag.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Ali, excellent information

[@farminglifeaustralia6716]

Torsion springs I find its perfect. John

[@AndrewNewton]

Brilliant tip thanks John.

[@marko5766]

Great builld & inspiration, thanks! Perhaps the FrSky G-RX6 receiver with vario will fit and give you the vario you need? Plus, you can review the receiver for us, too! alofthobbies.com/frsky-g-rx6.html

[@AndrewNewton]

I have sort of reviewed that Rx in the Mini DLG video, but it warrants a better review by itself. I'll do it

[@BigAlNaAlba]

I spent the last week building my N3utron, which is almost identical to Andrews one, with the Emax motor and a fixed prop. The only difference is I used 1.2mm carbon push rods and not the torsion spring controls and iron on film and not laminating film. Flys like it is on rails. Love it.

[@AndrewNewton]

Excellent to hear your success

[@Octavian-oz4mp]

Great glider, respect! I want to recreate it but can't find the information about the angle between the main wing and elevator, how big is it? According to the plan geometry, it is around 3.5 degrees, is that correct?, For normal glider it should be 1-2 degrees. Best regards form Germany

[@AndrewNewton]

Many thanks. I didn't measure that at all sorry. This is not an accurately designed glider at all.

[@alexwargo4857]

Thanks! Wait for next video ;-) What folding prop do you plan to use with 2205/1607 quad motor (from banggood)?

[@AndrewNewton]

5 x 3 prop I think.

[@88gregschmidt]

Andrew could you please tell me what lamating sheet you use and where you get it pllease Greg

[@AndrewNewton]

GBC EZLOAD but anything similar will work newtonairlines.blogspot.com/2015/03/materials-and-links.html

[@Tsnafu]

Hello Andrew, if you can, get hold of a G-RX6 receiver with the built-in vario. It's about the same size as a D4Rll

[@AndrewNewton]

I have one in the Phoenix Evo. Need more

[@Tsnafu]

@@AndrewNewton Fair enough - ideal for that little floater though

[@97corvettemike61]

Cool model Andrew. My next project will be one. What is the diameter of the tail boom you used? I watched that part of the video a few times. Sorry if I missed it

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Mike, it's a Skyshark P4X woven CF arrow shaft from Kitesandfunthings. 7.5mm

[@97corvettemike61]

Andrew Newton Thanks Andrew. Cheers

[@aliberkozderya3112]

Looks awesome. How does it compare to U Glider?

[@AndrewNewton]

I'll test them side by side soon

[@mingyanglu8679]

Great video, I was just wondering how did you join the tail boom to the fuselage

[@AndrewNewton]

I'll show that in a future video but it's just hot glued to the top deck of the fuselage and there is a double 6mm depron bulkhead supporting the front of the shaft.

[@mingyanglu8679]

@@AndrewNewton thanks very much for the info I'm trying to build a smaller version of this under 250 grams

[@bushhawkrcalt3281]

Thanks andrew. Where can I get this foam in australia?

[@AndrewNewton]

Used to be Tradewarehouse online

[@bushhawkrcalt3281]

Ok thanks

[@buggsbunny3217]

Did you reinforce the wing with fiberglass or something? The wings seems to have a good shine and depron boards which I have used don't have that much of shine.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes it has a spar and covering.

[@buggsbunny3217]

@@AndrewNewton you mean covering film?

[@AndrewNewton]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jquUY6xprL15gac

[@buggsbunny3217]

@@AndrewNewton Thank you!