Ladies and Gentlemen,

Allow me to present our very new 3D Edge-540!

It's a very exciting product, possibly a start for a new class of EPP 3D planes.

It has a FULL-fuselage with a round canopy and a round engine cowl. What's amazing is that the canopy and the cowl are also made of EPP skin!!! As a result, we have achieved to keep the AUW of the new plane the same as that of those 48-in Skywing planes! So I expect the new plane to fly as well as or better than those already fantastic Skywing planes! And it can use the same equipment that is good for other 48-in 3D foamies.

You will find many nice features in this plane such as:
- light-weight but stiff airframe;
- super large control surfaces;
- 60+ degree throws;
- nice and tall vertical tail;
- detachable wing held by magnets;
- airfoil vertical and horizontal tails;
- carbon fiber landing gear;
- scale-look tail wheel;
- spinner and wheel pants; and so on.
(All features are subject to change.)

I am waiting for a prototype of the plane for testing. Stay tuned for more info.

Meanwhile, let's look at some photos of the prototype.

Cheers,

feda

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Some notable video posts in this thread: (periodically updated)

The video build manual from the manufacturer:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=197

The very first flyig video of the prototye:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=50

Video: another prototype flown by VR Eyedoc:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=91

Video: the same prototype flown by feda:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=96

Video: groovejet's first video of the plane:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=121

Video: groovejet's second video of the plane:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=167

Video: many full-power dives and spins:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=101

Video: slow rolls and a torque-roll tail-slide:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=175




Photos:

OMG! this so sweeeeeeeeet! can't wait to fly this thing

Feda,

That looks very cool indeed!

How will the price compare to the 48" Skywings??

Hey Guys,

Feda sent me a couple of more sneak preview pictures, would like to share with you guys.

Nice! Shortlisted in my to buy list!

Beautiful piece of foam you got there!

How much??

I like the plane, but hate the canopy. It needs to be all blue or black.

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

I like the plane, but hate the canopy. It needs to be all blue or black.

That would take 5 minutes to paint. IMHO a solid color would look great.

Wow! Very impressive .



Edit 2 Nov 2012:
Since there have been a few queries about where to buy this plane, here are some links to sites that sell it:

http://www.bestvaluerc.com in China
http://www.wattaplane.com in Canada
http://usa.wattaplane.com/shop/default.asp in the USA

Edit 2 Nov 2012:
Here is a visual summary of some videos of the plane:

The video build manual from the manufacturer:

A Video Manual for the 48-in Scale EPP Wattaplane/Skywing Edge (12 min 1 sec)

The very first flying video of the prototype:

Wattaplane EPP Edge Prototype First Video (4 min 34 sec)

Video: another prototype flown by VR Eyedoc:

VR Eyedoc Flies 48-in Wattaplane Edge-540 (4 min 17 sec)

Video: the same prototype flown by feda:

feda Flies Wattaplane Edge Prototype (3 min 46 sec)

Video: groovejet's favourite of his videos of the plane:

Skywing 48" Edge EPP - Balsa-like Flight Feel in a Foamy Skin (3 min 53 sec)

Video: groovejet's maiden flight:

Skywing/Wattaplane 48" Scale Edge EPP - Maiden Flight in Gusty Wind (5 min 19 sec)

Video: groovejet's second flight, immediately following the maiden flight:

Skywing/Wattaplane 48" Scale Edge EPP - Second Flight in Gusty Wind (4 min 9 sec)

Video: groovejet's third flight:

Skywing 48" Edge EPP - Flight #3 of This Awesome Plane :) (2 min 34 sec)

Video: many full-power dives and spins:

48-in Wattaplane Edge's High Energy Moves (2 min 33 sec)

Video: slow rolls and a torque-roll tail-slide:

Flywing Wattaplane Edge-540 on a Calm Autumn Day (4 min 29 sec)

I do not need another plane, AHHHHH!!!

I want one! An un-painted one so I can do my own design ... yeah!

Very nice. I'll be watching.

Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy

I do not need another plane, AHHHHH!!!

Yes you do .

Originally Posted by groovejet

Yes you do .

You are a bad influence. I do like me an Edge though.

Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy

You are a bad influence. I do like me an Edge though.

Well get another one!