Fokker V25

Rather slow progress on the Fokker V25 rebuild.
The reduction in weight of the LW-PLA rotary has meant some rearranging the electrics and shortened wires to get anywhere near the right CG.
As a result I have had to solder or re-solder no less than 18 joints!
As it only draws 8A I had intended to use JST battery connections as I use in all my lightweight planes but when compared to them the V25 is turning a huge prop so I have set it up with XT30 battery connectors to be safe
A short video of the first test of the complete system to make sure everything works and in the correct sense.
www.youtube.com/shorts/oa8V83gZC-s   
 

A bit more progress. Now reassembled with a new LW-PLA battery just behind the cowling. Note the original weight marked on the wing 444g.
 
A new undercarriage "wing" printed in LW-PLA.
 
The 100mAh 2s mounted flush right up against the firewall.
 
Adding the weight of all the bit s including the battery it looks like it will weigh 360g.
A 19% saving mostly from the LW-PLA rotary and a smaller battery. 


 

Now all assembled and final paint touch up.
 
With the 1000mAh 2s it weighs 370g. Still a 17% weight saving.
Particularly light winds are forecast for Sunday.