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Posted by AJWoods | May 12, 2020 @ 12:07 PM | 18,729 Views
I picked up an E-flite 70mm F-16 from a friend that had a few pebbles take out the fan. Gave it the twin tractor swap, and it's now a whole new "jet" experience

The STOL-16 an Overhauled E-flite 70mm F-16 (3 min 55 sec)


-A
Posted by AJWoods | Mar 27, 2019 @ 12:42 AM | 11,762 Views
Latest project, trying to get some of the old Hasbro ships to "fly"

Starwars Sub underwater test (0 min 39 sec)

Posted by AJWoods | Jan 25, 2019 @ 01:20 AM | 13,142 Views
Latest build. Put together around a Blade 130s frame.

Flying LEGO Technic Helicopter (7 min 17 sec)

Posted by AJWoods | Aug 05, 2018 @ 07:04 PM | 12,922 Views
Latest build. It's a 10x scale version of my favorite helicopter as a kid.

Giant Flying LEGO Helicopter (2 min 6 sec)

Posted by AJWoods | Dec 10, 2017 @ 04:58 PM | 16,245 Views
Latest star wars build. Came out very light, so it flies super slow. Build thread with plans https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...rs-Snowspeeder

Snowspeeder Project (4 min 43 sec)

Posted by AJWoods | Nov 02, 2017 @ 02:38 PM | 15,410 Views
Most recent project. Ships from the new movie, a revised version of the A-Wing and the TIE Silencer. Both planes are built out of 9mm EPP with two HXM2730-3000 motors on 3s and 5inch props

Star Wars Dogfight (4 min 30 sec)


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Posted by AJWoods | Nov 16, 2016 @ 04:37 AM | 17,287 Views
What do you do when you come across a giant 3D printed Lego man online? Build an equally giant plane for him to sit in.

Build thread here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show....php?t=2777745

-Adam
Posted by AJWoods | Sep 07, 2016 @ 07:08 PM | 18,962 Views
Finally got footage of a build from earlier this year. They are fun to FPV.

F-Zero Hovercraft (4 min 2 sec)

Posted by AJWoods | Aug 04, 2016 @ 03:21 PM | 18,141 Views
A-10 + Nerf Blaster = AWESOME (4 min 8 sec)


My latest build combines two hobbies, R/C planes and Nerf. I've incorporated a stripped down Nerf Rival Zeus blaster into the nose of an old FreeWing A-10. The blaster is controlled from the same transmitter used to fly the plane, and allows me to launch 12 safe/soft foam balls in less than half a second. The balls come out so fast it even sounds like the real thing, I encourage you to turn the volume up on the ground based shots. I've played around with various tabs in the barrel to adjust the amount of spin on the balls and provide a nice flat, or slightly down trajectory. The balls are so light that if I'm flying too fast, I can overtake the salvo I just launched, which you can see in some of the on-board shots. As with other Nerf Zeus mods, it will also launch Nerf Mega Darts (last pass in the video). They seem to handle the airspeed of the aircraft better, but you can only fit three in at a time. Strafing runs were remarkably effective on some cardboard T-72 tanks, and putting on a pair of goggles to get the first person view is amazing. Also, yes, I picked up all the balls on the field and somehow managed to not lose any .

While I believe this modification to be compliant with the AMA Safety Code, as I am not using pyrotechnics, or jettisoning anything that could harm people or property (Nerf blasters are after-all meant for children to play with, and comply with toy safety rules,) please exercise caution and responsibility if you're attempting to build a similar creation. Never fly at/over people, and resist the temptation to launch balls at anything organic Enjoy your brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt responsibly!
Posted by AJWoods | Jun 14, 2016 @ 02:37 PM | 19,033 Views
Posted by AJWoods | Apr 08, 2015 @ 01:23 AM | 22,037 Views
New project on the bench. Trying out some new build methods, and a new platform for this one.

The body is vac-formed over a Slave I toy I picked up at Toys-r-Us. The frame will be based off of the fabulous bi-copter made by Jason F....Continue Reading
Posted by AJWoods | Apr 01, 2015 @ 01:50 AM | 24,505 Views
As they said in Contact "Why build one when you can have two at twice the price"

Here is some footage shot in Woodside CA, with two bikes. More footage to follow!

Speeder Bike Quads - Redwood Chase Teaser (0 min 48 sec)


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Posted by AJWoods | Mar 10, 2015 @ 01:13 PM | 23,079 Views
Speeder Bike from Return of the Jedi that I'm converting to a FPV racer from an old Hasbro toy. Hoping to get two of these flying through the redwoods together soon

Imperial Speeder Bike First Flights (2 min 25 sec)


-Adam
Posted by AJWoods | Jan 21, 2015 @ 05:43 PM | 22,494 Views
RC Harrier Air to Air Footage from DJI Inspire 1 (2 min 43 sec)


Very cool photography platform, opens up a lot of possibilities for cool shots
Posted by AJWoods | Aug 07, 2014 @ 03:27 PM | 22,918 Views
Been working on this concept off and off after seeing somebody convert a Guanli Harrier frame into a quad. It's the same concept as other multirotor hybrids.

I got two of the airframes from hobbyking(https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...80mm_ARF_.html)
I'm using this one as a test bed to get the controller tuned, then I will build up the second airframe with a glassed wings, weapons stations to hide the motors, and retracts.

Running Arducopter for the quad half, then straight pass through of the airplane controls. Right now I just have rudder, elevator, and throttle control in plane mode, and it grooves pretty well with the quad near idle.

Harrier New Gear (2 min 47 sec)

Posted by AJWoods | Sep 08, 2013 @ 09:43 AM | 24,236 Views
Got my Giant Eurofighter painted up for NEAT fair next week.

Can't wait to see this in the air!!!

-Adam