Versus Discus Launch Glider build

[@kmekrine1169]

I like your videos. They move along nicely. Some people try to explain to every little detail. Nicely done!

[@AndrewNewton]

+kme krine Thanks, I do try to keep them short and to the point.

[@hangpilot23]

I just took delivery of my Versus kit and have been searching for build info. This a timely post for me and very useful video. Thank you for taking the time to do this excellent build video.

[@AndrewNewton]

No problem. I couldn't find the detail I wanted either. Really enjoyed the build.

[@AndrewNewton]

Satoshi Takahashi - Your comment is not appearing for some reason. I use a Turnigy 9X with the OpenTX firmware mod via a Smartieparts board, but any programmable transmitter with at least 4ch will work. Initially I had 4 Dymond D47 servos but the aileron ones stripped after a few hard landings so I would not recommend them for ailerons, great (and small enough to fit) for rudder and elevator but too expensive IMO. I'm now using cheapo HXT500 for ailerons and they're OK but a bit inaccurate. Battery has to be small enough to fit right into the nose, I use a TGY 300mAh 2S with BEC, lasts for 2 hrs.

[@JOeSJNrForReal]

The more I watched plane buildings, the more i think it is a hefty task and overwhelming. Thanks for sharing. Excellent as always.

[@AndrewNewton]

Some are easier than others, this is one of the more fiddly ones.

[@inkedskin123]

good video built many dlgs best thing to do with the versus is to get the blaster 2 elevator mount and replace the balsa block and have a the full area of the elevator working for you ,makes a big difference to this dlg , the last versus which i built for someone took me around 2hrs once you have built one dlg they are all more or less the same i do like the blaster 3 really nice clean build on them ,but for launching the topsky 3 takes it i can get it to around 190ft where as the blaster only to around 160

[@davidr5343]

Thanks for the great build video Andrew. I now understand the spring technique for the elevator and rudder.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Davo, I really like the spring pull system. I did another video just on that if you're interested. Spring pull elevator and rudder

[@TheHillsInTheUK]

Hi Dave from Coventry here. Thanks for putting this video together it was very helpful. ATB Dave

[@AndrewNewton]

Glad it helped Dave. Not many instruction manuals these days.

[@anview]

Great video. Really helpfull now I have received my own Versus this week. Looking forward to start building it with your help. Thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

Good to hear, hope it goes well.

[@anview]

Andrew Newton Hey Andrew, Your video('s) helped a lot. Just finished the Versus. Waiting now for Hobbyking to deliver a 350 mAh Lipo which should just fit in the nose. Will let you know the result of the maiden..... Regards, André

[@AndrewNewton]

anview Next DLG? I haven't progressed past this one.

[@bookoobeans]

Excellent build video. Thanks for taking the time to share some tips.

[@mrdlg2u]

One of the best builds I have watched. I will be going step by step with you on my 2nd Versus kit. my first was heavy, but flew great in the wind. LOL

[@AndrewNewton]

Sweet. Good luck with the next one.

[@ExperimentalAirlines]

Quite a good lesson, thanks! I might not build this kit but still some great building techniques.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Ed. Very different build for me, needing great attention to lightness.

[@Danburdick-lm5xt]

you could have very well pushed the aileron servo plugs thru the hole you drilled

[@valderja]

Nice build vid. Very thorough. I spent ages putting my Longshot together trying to get everything perfect. 😁

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks, I learned a lot doing this

[@malbond]

Thank you Andrew :-) Your video is a fantastic build log for the Versus. Ever since I discovered this great DLG, which performs well beyond expectations, I have wanted to see such a video. This video, your build log and the RCGROUPS thread makes the Versus one of the most documented DLDs available. I have found no better DLG to start with and your video helps anyone produce a very successful model for this thrilling mode of RC flying. One builder even out flew some competition flyers with it. A fantastic job you have done :-) Mal :-)

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Mal. Your contribution to the RCGROUPS thread is fantastic. All your pre build testing and measuring has made life much easier for all of us. I learned all I know from you.

[@alepac7073]

Tanks! The instructions of my dlg glider are a disaster so I read the istructions of this glider. This video is useful because adds information to the manual. Greetings, Ale

[@alberfra]

great! I'll be watching the video again when I have to build my first DLG

[@utubeaccess7]

Great build andrew, can't wait to see it fly! Riding tiny thermal bubbles is one of the coolest things in r/c! I use an Art Hobby Elster 1.5m as a DLG (though its not designed as one) and it great fun and challenging. Go out on a calm, sunny day and you'll learn to read them :-) Find your best glide speed and keep it there, when your tail rises slightly, you're in lift. ATB!

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks. You're getting me excited. Just need some calm weather.

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Andrew, incredible series of videos! DLG’s must be made of tough stuff. As a side...I was on a DLG when I was in the USN-1966-1970 And visited Australia.

[@AndrewNewton]

DLG must be a ship I'm guessing? Hope we treated you well back then

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Yes it was a ship. And I was treated splendidly. Most friendly folks I’ve ever met.

[@RavenRaven-se6lr]

Great commentary and expertise Andrew 🇦🇺👍

[@AndrewNewton]

Barely knew what I was doing back then.

[@joevangorder1006]

Thank you so much for this video!!! Finally a video with all the little details that will help builders of ANY dlg !!! You answered so many questions I had that would've been hard learned mistakes after the fact. I liked and subscribed!!

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Joe, this was one of the first build videos for me. I like to share what I learn

[@dhirendrakumar9711]

I am dhirendra from India. Very nice RC plane sir.

[@AndrewNewton]

Greeting to India, nation of great cricketers

[@dhirendrakumar9711]

Thanks sir .my favorite Cricket player dhoni and pointing.

[@sdfsdghhjjf3880]

Excellent,very neat indeed,you make it look easy!

[@TedVanSlyck]

Excellent video, HK should pay you for it.

[@hernilsoriano4873]

Nicely done!! Precision at work enjoy ur built plane have a nice one

[@stewjw]

Thanks nicely edited video. I just purchased one of these myself. I'm unsure I'll build mine in exactly the same way but I picked up some good tips there.

[@AndrewNewton]

stewjw Excellent, have fun.

[@THEfromkentucky]

Any thoughts on using credit cards or actual carbon fiber sheets for the tail surfaces? I know balsa is cheap, but I imagine they would be more resistant to damage. I'm also curious why people don't use square carbon tubes for the tail booms. Seems like they would make it easier to align the vertical and horizontal stabilizers.

[@AndrewNewton]

+fromkentucky Weight, it's all about keeping the tail as light as possible. Your suggestions would be OK on a slope soarer but not a thermal glider.

[@petermchenry8185]

Thank you for the missing part, instructions. I just got an unopened Versus kit at an estate sale. Everything appears to be in the box except instructions. Thank you again!

[@AndrewNewton]

Good find Peter. Great entry level and beyond DLG

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Nicely done! Did you do a video flying it? Great video right to the point. Thanks.

[@AndrewNewton]

Many Jim, just search for DLG on my channel

[@nilremlaura]

Excellent video, is helping me a lot, I am new in this mode and do not see the time to make my and fly. Congratulations

[@AndrewNewton]

Glad it helps.

[@TheJjfw10]

Great video im sure will help when mine arrives. Just wondering what you use to thicken up your epoxy thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Jeff, I used micro fibres (West Systems) because I already had some, but micro balloons would be lighter.

[@frederickbawden9470]

Could you do a review on the BG balsa gliders Griffin and Sun Bird. Thks all the best...

[@AndrewNewton]

I haven't been attracted to built-up balsa kits. Maybe when they run out of foamys for me?

[@matiasduran9159]

Hi . How you cover the foam wings skin ? Which material is it, epoxy glue ? Thank you very much. Regards from Spain

[@AndrewNewton]

Probably epoxy resin and fibreglass in a vacuum bag. I have never made wings like this.

[@paulkazjack]

I really cant see this model taking a full power launch. Has the wing snapped yet? and pod cracked?

[@AndrewNewton]

+paulkazjack You are probably right but any damage I have done has been due to tip strike or dropping the transmitter. The fibreglass pod is fairly weak. But thats why decent DLGs are 3 or 4 times more expensive.

[@PS-nf3xw]

just a question....fitting the torsion bars before mounting the tail surfaces is easier isnt it?

[@AndrewNewton]

It probably would be, but it's not too hard this way.

[@jeremymaag4475]

Do must dlg's come like this or is there some plug and play models

[@AndrewNewton]

A few RTF models have recently become available. Check Hobby King

[@pushpasrivastava915]

What is the wing are of this plane?

[@ritesh6487]

sorry for being dum...i am new to aeromodelling can you tell me whether the material used was depron or styrofoam(the one ft uses in its build videos)...and also i noticed that you are best at explaining theory of airplanes...can you please make a video on different types of foams...i beg you

[@AndrewNewton]

I dont know which foam is used in this model, might be XPS or special wing core foam. Here's a blog post on foamboards - www.flitetest.com/articles/foamboard-in-australia

[@nilremlaura]

Good morning, how are you ? I have a DLG just like the video, but this weekend, my Futaba radio went off, and my glider fell flat on the floor, damaging the POD. You have some video that I can make one, or indicate a store that I can buy this POD. thank you, a big hug

[@AndrewNewton]

Oh no, bad luck. Might be pods here - stores.ebay.com/clmprocompositeparts/

[@bryanvee57]

great build to watch.

[@lukeskywalker3029]

I just wanted to say that I was very worried about the safety of your fingers. Maybe it was just the camera angle that made it look like your fingers narrowly escaped being impaled by a drillbit. nice video, thanks.

[@AndrewNewton]

You are right to be worried. I have bandaids nearby

[@mrdoney2001]

Were the instructions well detailed?

[@AndrewNewton]

Not really. You can download the pdf on the HK international site under "Files" www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__23138__versus_composite_dlg_1500mm_glider_kit.html

[@soobyt]

Hello 0.8kg sufficient for the ailerons and height?

[@AndrewNewton]

Mine are 1.4kg Dymond D47 elevator and rudder. 1.6kg BMS 306DMAX ailerons. 0.8kg might not be tough enough but I am not an expert.

[@Vass881234]

stupid Q. what holds the canopy on?

[@AndrewNewton]

Vass I'm just using tape but there are more elegant methods.

[@urbanasw20]

Very educational!! Thanks for posting.

[@dfxl8]

Have you built a binary 900? The mini dlg is out of stock at hobby King

[@AndrewNewton]

No, only the Versus and V2 1500mm DLGs

[@pushpasrivastava915]

Is it made from xps foam

[@AndrewNewton]

I didn't make it but yes I think it is XPS

[@jasonmundy5854]

Andrew, I am building a Gladiator II DLG I got on RCGroups... I need to reinforce the tail and I was wondering what fiberglass you purchased for that purpose? Was it from the hardware store or did you purchase online? Thanks in advance for your help

[@jasonmundy5854]

+Jason Mundy one more thing... I am struggling to find the tubing to use where the string exits the boom

[@AndrewNewton]

+Jason Mundy Hey Jason, I think it was 18g cloth from HobbyKing. The tubing came with the kit but any thin plastic tube will do.

[@nilremlaura]

Hi, Nilton, how are you? You could tell where I find this kit to buy. A big hug. Nilton.

[@AndrewNewton]

Hello Nilton. I bought this from HobbyKing but it's not available now.

[@nilremlaura]

Ok. Obrigado. Abraços

[@yellowdogadventures]

very nice detailed video

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks, this was my first attempt at a detailed build video.

[@princedemiterios2488]

Amazing i wish i wold be able to make one .

[@Colaris99]

Do you have the flying bit on video?? :)

[@AndrewNewton]

Colaris Yes kzbin.infosearch?query=DLG

[@AndrewNewton]

customcrowd Mitroc I can't reply directly to your comment due to your Google Plus privacy settings. Yes I am Australian

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

i can tell because of the birds in the background

[@AndrewNewton]

customcrowd Mitroc Clever. The accent might have given it away too.

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

Yeah well i am from sydney

[@manuelmaier3008]

Do you use a lipo with bec ?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes 2S 300mAH with BEC

[@tec4303]

Isn't the dust of carbon fiber very bad for your health?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes it is. Best to wear a mask.

[@HH-xf9il]

Really good video !

[@fredglotz2826]

HELLO from LA California again , nice video great filming im new the japanese do small hand haunch birds , would u if possible do a small balsa and tube for the beginner types of glue ect. thanks to u and all down under ! Fred ( nice job )

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Fred, not sure what you're asking but it sounds interesting.

[@CustomcrowdMitroc]

are you australian

[@Bulgie]

very well done

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Christian, it was worth the effort,

[@MLG580]

I don't want to be smart, but I think you should use gloves when you handeling Epoxy, because sooner or later you will get alergic to it if is in contact with skin,..

[@cornishrooster]

I don't even fly gliders I'm not sure why I just watched this whole video.

[@AndrewNewton]

Must have been my hypnotising voice!

[@jchelm1979]

Never have I heard Clevis pronounced cleee-vis otherwise useful video thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

John Helm Cle-vis Cle-vis. OK I got it now. Maybe it's a local dialect thing.

[@kenwiberg4199]

Looks like an assembly to me.....not much of a build here....

[@jasongross4124]

Looks like a smart ass to me....not much of a Ken here....

[@mosfet51]

You really should wear gloves when handling Epoxy resin.