RC Zephyr foamboard wing build

[@parthasarathidash8061]

Wow. This is old. I watched a few videos on making foam airfoils and this one got recommended to me. Great job btw...

[@divyajnana]

DUDE, this seppo cannot believe your cutting expertise! You are a human CNC machine! Nice design buddy.

[@partsbenttoys]

WOW !!! this wing is outstanding, a great performer, super agile, good lifting qualities and its bullet proof solid. best wing i have put together yet bar none. i have 7 wings hanging on the wall, most are ft versa wings with and without various sizes of blunts, a tek sumo, and a couple of my own design but this zephyr will be my new first choice to fly. i downloaded the pdf yesterday and started building... used a d2826-6 2200kv, 30a esc, 9g mg servos for the elevon's, a couple of sg9g servos for rudder/air brakes on the statbilizers at wing tips (there useless though) all running off a 2200mha 3s 40c lipo. had to throw almost 5oz of dead weight on the nose due to the reinforcements i added but that's ok, it's a test bed for my fpv gear. super satisfied ! thanks for sharing Clint Judd, the video was well done sir. cheers

[@Cjudd001]

Roland c Im glad you like it! Go have fun!

[@CrashTestingDunCheap]

Great info Clint. Thx. I built two. Easy, tough, and just great fun. No ply, no carbon. Just started another build.

[@ein99999]

Pretty talented i remember building my first zagg and i went out and bought drywall conrer bead glue and ended up melting all the foam and lost like a hundered dollar foam body when glueing the two wings together. This guy built the whole wing from scratch pretty nice. Although the zagg wing is more rounded in the enge would probably fly smoother but for do it yourself from a couple of pieces of styrafoam and tape its pretty amazing.

[@richardcerni9996]

Nice build and really good video. I know I'm only 7 years too late compared to everyone else....LOL. I watched the whole thing from start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed it. I love it when I find someone that makes a build look so simple. You now join that list. I've been building my wings with carbon arrow shafts for extra strength, something I learned from Ed from Experimental Airlines, but perhaps not absolutely necessary all the time. I keep thinking that eventually, the wing will fold under stress and pressure without them - perhaps not? The other thing is I always build a fold-able wing for space and transportation, but I may actually do one that is fixed and unitary. Cheers.

[@Cjudd001]

Appreciate the that you found it. Try the build. Link is in the description. How to print the plans in the link on this video. Electronics in other videos.

[@CrashTestingDunCheap]

Great build video. Thx Clint. Cheap, easy, and fun. Mine is fully crashtested. Here's the link: wing test The wing is exact to the plan, wing-tips and prop-slot are different. This bird is hard to dent and flies great. Thx for posting the plan.

[@ShurupNow]

Hey, @Cjudd001, hope you are doing well. I built this plane in 1100mm scale few weeks ago and just finished setting it up for long range with dji fpv ;-) Thanks so much for this awesome instruction, drawings and really good-flying, cheap and easy to build model. My power-setup: 130Watt 1100kv 3300mA/h 3S

[@Cjudd001]

I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying it.

[@JOeSJNrForReal]

almost 5 year-old vid but i'm still amazed by this. wow! Thanks for sharing. will try to build one soon.

[@kkklaus]

Such a steady hand...i`m amazed.Great job!

[@ASAPASPOSSIBLE]

I envy your straight-cutting skills.

[@likulakuku]

So do i ...

[@JohnnyWoodA1A]

So do I.

[@farmers2630]

Very simple design, definitely gonna save me some time. Thanks!

[@TomFlite]

This is an awesome way to build wings. I've built 3x 54" wings (Fury Flyer on RCGroups). Will give this method a go on the next one I build

[@Cjudd001]

Enjoy!!

[@supersportryder]

Nice smooth build, super impressed with your knife skills. I cheat with sanding so I don't screw up.

[@pirateman1966]

I thought I knew it all. You thought me a thing or two. Excellent build. Cheers

[@Cjudd001]

Hi. I have tried to introduce twist from center to tip but cant say I saw a result. this twist can only be added when gluing the trailing edge. So what Id recommend is is using a wedge the length of the wing and stick it to the underside temporary at the trailing edge to create your twist. Press down or clamp the wing along its spar line to pin it down then glue the trailing edge together. This should create the the twist or washout that you are after.

[@acesonthego2287]

Wow, Brother, that's an awesome build, can't wait to see you fly it, great job really. Enjoy the hobby

[@davidwood4325]

That is one of the best videos I've seen . Thanks for the tips. Can't wait to build one myself....

[@radist126]

I think elevons are a bit small

[@Cjudd001]

you are right because I built this for a canard plane. the wing is the same as the flying wing but the extended tips in this video give more reflex reflex.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKSve5msq9iDpqc

[@Cjudd001]

Im glad you enjoyed it!! Its a simple build and a great performer.

[@05Mingo]

Amazing video, and only see it and you feel like building a well. Be so kind to tell me how many millimeters thick is the foamboard? Thanks for sharing your excellent construction technique.

[@Cjudd001]

Hi, my build comes out around 55" using the 2 30" sheets. Id start with that as a size as power will only dictate speed for this wing. Im guessing that the power setup you mentioned is what you have.. It will be ok but Id run 2 batteries up in the nose along the leading edge to get the CG right. I use the turnigy 2223 4400KV motor on a 4.75 X 4.75 TGS prop with the towerpro 40amp ESC and 2 X 2200mah 3S batteries in parralel. I had enough lead in the nose that it was equal to an extra battery..

[@shobhitprakash]

Looking forward to you second part on electronics and wiring of this wing... What about the winglets

[@aGGreSSiv]

im going to make a wing, and your video helps me a lot. Thank you

[@michaelmosley6431]

A master at work!

[@laikos7]

outstanding, can you please post video or instructions for electronics and motor installation

[@MrLimitlessME]

Love this plane! 1kg and still rockets up.

[@NightRunner417]

Freaking genius... Watching this, I think I learned at least a dozen things about crafting that I... should have known lol but didn't. NICE. I'm a gonna DL this and burn it to a CD for future reference. Thanks Clint!

[@Cjudd001]

My site wont be back up anytime soon. You can make the the size to any size you wish. Please check my how to print plans video on how to size your plane to your dimensions desired. As for the electronics.. Have a look at the electronics install vid for a rough guide.. CG is roughly 2/3rds from the leading edge. As long as the nose goes down after a hand launch then it will fly.

[@menamiketrx]

Thanks for the reply. I will give it a try and will let you know what my experience is. I do appreciate you input.

[@Cjudd001]

I will post the link above for the plans. The rest like mounting servos taped hinges and motor mounts I had not followed up.. but they are straight forward. have a look at my how to flush mount servos vid for that. Clint

[@raulobando21]

Felicitaciones por el vídeo , por favor puedes enviarme el plano del ala. y que tipo de maquinaria utilizas gracias.

[@BennyCFD]

looks great. Is there a video of you installing the motor ans electronics?

[@Alcidesafs]

And the assemblies of servants and electronics, has it been made?

[@furballkimfpv9365]

Hi Clint. Could you list the speed controller and servos and also the motor you used for this build. I never built a flying wing before and would like to but stuck with what electronic parts I need for it.Could you do a parts list please. thank you very much.

[@Kael87full]

Very nice video i get inspired ! Have you ever came up whit the electronics and wiring video? Thx for the video

[@diggydice9041]

lol, long ago in a land far away..... a board of Foam rose up to beCome, a WING. It's a pleasure to watch anyone work when they have mastered the materials they're working with. You've obviously built a few & the directions are at the link but I didn't see the actual measurements? Or even a sliding scale that I could use. I'm new so there may be other places to find a wing for me? If you happen to drop in, please send me to a place where I can start? Pls? thanks for the video, it's inspiring to see your work

[@Cjudd001]

watch my how to print plans video on how to scale. You can see I cheated and used all of the foamboard by just extending the plans inwards. Thank you for your comment. You put a lot of thought into it.

[@diggydice9041]

@@Cjudd001 ~ Been LQQKing/Thinking about flying for a month now. Not much time & I'm the hands on type. I've done all kinds of woodworks in antique restorations (carving/veneering) so I'm trying to assemble the plans. I know the 2 foams/glues I'd like & also I'm closing in on cheap carbon fiber for strength. THe plans are paramount in being a success & I se e you've done that here. As you can guess, I've got many other questions but if I get a plan to go w/ the materials I'll figure out the electronics I need along my journey...... I just don't want a pile of parts that I grow out of too fast? Ya know? You do know & TY for the videos.. peace

[@Cjudd001]

@@diggydice9041 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKSve5msq9iDpqc

[@Cjudd001]

You can size it however big or small as you want.. That is about 1200mm in the video.

[@furballkimfpv9365]

Hi Clint. Great video. I'm a drone guy but like to try a flying wing. Yours looks pretty good. Any way of getting any measurements in inches. I need a template to start with. I have the same board here in Quebec Canada.Thanks for any info great video

[@dronepilot4life]

Nice build man! I'm just getting into flying wings and building them my self from insulation foam but I am going to try your method once.

[@the1realanalogman]

You are a machine man! Outstanding work!

[@Cjudd001]

I used to add weight to the nose but 2 X 2200mah 3S batteries works well with no extra ballast.

[@jdgnyu]

Awesome work! Any chance of the followup for mounting electronics, servos and motor?

[@ART-WIN]

hi clint, really great idea, you are genious man :) i have a few questions, can i put a go pro on this model ? can i also put fat shark camera and antenna to this model ? and the last question is, the tape you are using, is it durable to uv light ?

[@FernandoMartinez-wf4jd]

You are really professional

[@Cjudd001]

Look at the rcgroups link. The image file is there.. Follow my how to print plans video and make the build as big as you like.

[@Cjudd001]

Im sorry I never released that info. the CG is roughly about 2/3rds of the center chord from the leading edge. Before any maiden with my wings I never actually measure this other than a hand toss over my head into the wind.. If the nose comes down then she's all good. I like my nose to be heavy. it reduces the pitchyness of the plane

[@HerbertKojetin]

Hi Clint, thanks for a great video, do you have a video of this wing complete and flying?

[@Cjudd001]

***** kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4u5cn6DaLNmepo

[@HerbertKojetin]

Clint Judd Awesome thanks!

[@furballkimfpv9365]

For some reason the site for the plan's wont work. Gives an error. That template you have any chance of me or us getting a copy or least the measurements on it. thanks

[@Cjudd001]

open the show more tab.

[@furballkimfpv9365]

Thanks Clint. I should have looked there but you tube is sort of new to me and I'm learning. I'm a drone guy but really fascinated with that build you did. You have talent. If I build one hope mine is close to what yours looks like. I have a 2 mile by 2 mile private area I fly in. Lots of space.What range does these normally have. I have a small question. I don't want to spend a lot on a transmitter.Would a cheap toy say a x5c-1 transmitter work with the electronics in this wing. Do you have any idea on what inexpensive transmitter I can use with this. Or would any say 4 channel and up transmitter work with it. Thank you for all the info you share with me. appreciated a lot.

[@RamyRC]

good

[@Cjudd001]

Because I have a bit of reflex the verticals dont need to be big.

[@Alcidesafs]

I got to ride the aza !!! Are you going to make a video of how to install the electronics? There are difficulties! Thank you!!

[@Cjudd001]

I've never had a comment like yours before. Thank you so much!!

[@luifer9d9]

this was great, thanks for sharing

[@adnaanjaunnoo]

Can you please tell me what's the weight of your wing without any electronic component?

[@Cjudd001]

NXSAlex , I mount my motor so the the bottom mount is flush with the bottom of the plane. The prop can still strike the ground so I tend to land on grass the majority of the time. The only props Ive broken have been from botched launches with the throttle up. I use TGS sports props in a 4.75 X 4.75. Putting a keel undeneath to stop this might help but it will definately cause more adverse yaw when banking. How many props have you broken?

[@NXSAlex]

Sorry Clint, I didn't noticed that you answered to me! haha I have the motor in the same position so the prop can stike the ground too, and I've broken 2 props, the same props that you use, I followed completely your recomendations in the building haha! And now I'm planing to add to this great plane a multiwii flight controller with gps and osd, and maybe a folding prop, there are cheap ones in hobbyking. What size could be used with this setup? I've seen a 6x4 folding prop and 7x4 too, but seems to be tiny props... What would you recomend me? Thank you so much!

[@Cjudd001]

Your welcome..

[@Heathfloors]

I really enjoyed this vid... nicely done.. Do you know if this wing will work as a slope soarer?

[@SubrataDas-nb6fl]

Sir can I use 2212/2200kv motor with 6045prop n 2200mah battery in this plane

[@Cjudd001]

You can definitely try different motor prop combos.. Since it's a build it yourself aircraft you can experiment. Your prop motor combo should be a reasonable combo and good for efficiency.

[@Cjudd001]

At least a 3ch with elevon mixing.. Mixing can be done with a mixer on the plane. You need aileron elevator and throttle.

[@allen423100]

Nice!! Looks so Clean with the Tape applied on Flat foam.. I want to Know Have you ever tried using this Build as a Light wind sloper.?

[@robnuts01]

Great work mate, It makes me want to build another one.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Very cool thanks for the content!!!

[@StagArmslower]

Never mind, I've noticed the note on the screen. I enlarged plans 400% and after cutting template I had 1" forward space so I going to use it.

[@dumbchange3483]

I 've failed many styrofoam was broken. Could you please help how do I do ?

[@Dashuns11]

Nice plane and track!

[@NXSAlex]

Hey Clint! Awesome construction! This video helped me a lot making my zephyr, finally I made it in 1'2m and the same 4400kv motor and two 3s 2200 batteries, and it's really really fast! But I have a question, how do you do for not breaking the prop in landings?? Thanks a lot!!!

[@zeth1826]

Alex in youre Zephyr 1.2mts, what was the measurement you used in the airfols?

[@alexmesser5487]

When I set up the page for the plans with 0 margins and all of the other settings you entered, I still only print onto one page. What is causing this error?

[@michaelconnolly8390]

Great plane, so far. I have build mine and i'm the middle of getting the electronics, my plane is 1080mm from wing tip to wing tip and was wondering where the cg should be. I'm working it at 150mm from the tip of the nose but I need about 600g of weight at the front and was wondering is the cg correct? Your help would be great thanks.

[@Cjudd001]

measure your center chord. times that by 68% and that is your CG from the leading edge. I always run 2 batteries as you are right about the extra weight up front. There was enough to warrant running another battery.

[@robc1765]

bro how do you cut so straight without using a straight edge as a guide??

[@menamiketrx]

I have been experimenting with the foam board in efforts to create a flying wing. Have flown some Zagi's. Question I have is have you considered a method in which to get some spanwise twist in the wing halves for some tip stability. See my channel for my build of the OmniWing Paper Airplanes. I employ spanwise twist within these designs with great success.

[@Joshuah2012]

I envy everything in this video, the know-how!! Can I ask if there are free foamboard plans or where to buy them?

[@Cjudd001]

Plans are free if you can find them.. Hint I've left a link in the description.

[@Joshuah2012]

Clint Judd my man!! Thank you and I’m sorry if you mentioned the plans being in the description during the video, I must have missed it.

[@giobauer123]

I destroyed my first one that i build, cuz i wasn't careful with the CG. The second one flies great!! Just set the CG right and this wing will fly!

[@Cjudd001]

I had a look at HK and they do stock colored tapes.. Just search for tape on the hobbyking website

[@joseburgos613]

I was trying to get the plans and they said that the web site is not longer there. Can you rechecked for me. Also I did not see the flywhenit was done.

[@Alcidesafs]

Good afternoon ... I'm Alcides, I'm from Brazil, and I'd like to know the measurements so I can cut the molds. Thank you

[@Cjudd001]

the info is already up in the info area. the plan can be downloaded from those links

[@ypsonar]

Sir can you please suggest me some good article or web so I can understand more some about comparative ratios of angles and tip cord, wingspan, size of rudder etc. So i can choose proper ratios with weight of plane and speed requirement of plane etc. Please . . . !

[@Cjudd001]

There was no science to it other than to use the outline of the zephyr and to create my own airfoil at the 1/3 of the wing chord roughly. All I can say is experiment or copy something proven. You can make anything fly.. Just how well is the question. Good luck

[@osmancakmak3207]

hi, thank you for this tutorial but where is the second video??

[@Cjudd001]

This is kinda how to mount all of the gear in High Speed kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKSve5msq9iDpqc

[@melonate8781]

Surprisingly cool music

[@muralimovs]

Please how I can get size. And all papers to buil wing? Where os gravity center? Where put servo?

[@StagArmslower]

In the video you shifted template forward about 2"at the root of the wing, what's its for? Does this extends the wing length this much? Like the plans very much , thanks

[@Cjudd001]

I used coloured packing tape. I got it from Kmart in a rainbow pack for about $8.

[@drnikolitsisV]

Very nice built.!! Thanks for sharing

[@misionaerea6332]

Excellent video, thanks!!!

[@Cjudd001]

No worries!!

[@cristianhunter8113]

specific material name? pls I live in Italy material called foamboard does not exist

[@richardlong3615]

+Cristian Hunter Try "Depron" its made in Germany so it should be available in Italy. Its an insulation material so it may be available in a DIY store or you could try a model shop or Ebay. I've used it and it is arguably better than foamboard.

[@cristianhunter8113]

Ok thank's

[@AsifAsif-fj7zi]

thanks sir i make same wing super stable best for fpv

[@dierwolf7346]

I do not see the plans for this on your website please advise

[@Alcidesafs]

ood evening! I managed to print it was great. Do you have video installing the electrics?

[@Cjudd001]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKSve5msq9iDpqc

[@Cjudd001]

I dont have my website up anymore due to costs. The link at the bottom of the info pane takes you the plans at rcgroups.

[@makersgaming7395]

Whare did you get the plans from pleas send me that

[@RatherFlyRC]

Awesome built! where do you buy thise tape?

[@Cjudd001]

I got it from Kmart many many years ago in a rainbow pack

[@RatherFlyRC]

Thank you

[@Cjudd001]

My website has been down for months now. The plans can be found in the info panel under the video

[@krete69]

oh man, are you master of cutting foam? how can you cutting like that 😮

[@Cjudd001]

Sparky by trade. Lots of practice

[@krete69]

Clint Judd thanks 😁

[@Cjudd001]

Hey Dude, Dollar tree fb will work.. My stock is from office works but Ive seen elmers stickers on some sheets.

[@Cjudd001]

I was in target yesterday and they have the rainbow packs of packing tape again for $5. 2" red yellow blue white black and green.. $1/roll cheap.

[@HostileHST]

Would a 2 channel radio work on a design like this?

[@klawz1801]

HostileHST u need at least a 3 channel radio unless you want to do slope soaring which is without a motor and esc

[@mustafaturhan3747]

eng: excellent & thanks... What is the size ? and What is the name of the material ? plsss Why do not you pull the video from beginning to end ... How is it more ??? -------------------------- tr: harika & teşekkürler modelin ölçüleri nedir ? malzemenin adı nedir ? ayrıca... en baştan en sona kadar takılan elektronik malzemesine ve özelliklerine kadar anlatan sonunda da uçan bir uçak videosu hazırlarsanız çok seviniriz.... başarılar.

[@aslanharun]

aynen ya Mustafa ölçülerini bulmam lazım

[@akhiljain6509]

what material you use to build the plane

[@davonizdashit]

Your website doesn't work for ads sir.

[@jorgenelsonfelix52]

Me gusto muy bueno . Te mando un gran saludo desde ARGENTINA.

[@akoqadr9661]

I want this plan. What is the size of that wing?

[@Cjudd001]

I think that was about 1.4m but you can scale the plans up or down to your own needs

[@Cjudd001]

check the links in the description