Verfolger 28 Depron Combat Prototype

[LipoPilot]

Welcome to my first Lipo Pilot designed aircraft post.

I would like to share my build and completion of a plane I designed called the "Verfolger 28" Thats german for Pursuer.

My concept for this plane came from many ideas off of many planes. I wanted to design my version of a boom tail combat plane mixed with some bomber and ground attack features from many of the planes I love. I was also inspired by a member here, that has a P-38 I liked, and it also inspired my design, because when I asked him for details on his plane..he never answered me. I just wanted one is all...but I hate being ignored, so I made my own and thats how I do it.

I plan to shoot videos of the plane tomarrow, as all my test flights have been alone and not filming "My no shame before it's a plane therory". Now i know she flies, its time to show her peformance as a aircraft.

Heres some photos of prototype #1. This is the single engine design, and I also have a twin Im building right now.

All logo'd up with the 316 Squadron Iron Cross...ready for combat












I would like to plug a company which i'm sure most have had good experience with and I have had the same. The Verfolger 28 is 100% Heads Up R/C, except for the foam and lipo used. And Chellie and smokejohnson thanks for leading me to them. Jeff of Heads Up R/C...great people, and a great store. Jeff thanks man for the power and the all the goodies I purchased for my prototype planes. Your suggestion for the power on this Verfogler 28..man she fast lol www.headsuprc.com

[LipoPilot]

Heres alittle of the build. The construction of the Verfolger is a simple CF chassis covered with 6mm depron. I used both 6mm depron and Carbon Fiber square and round stock.

[LipoPilot]

Some more of the build and changes.

My first design had a shark fin on cockpit and no under wing fuses on wing. After the first test flight, I chopped the shark fin down and added fuses to wings.

[R6_Infantry]

great looking plane, and even better attitude, i like it.

[LipoPilot]

My attitude is PERSUE....errrr

[smokejohnson]

Nice job James, will you be bringing this for combat?

[LipoPilot]

Well as promised a maiden of the Verfolger 28.

I WANT TO THANK
R/C Foam for the depron.
Jeff at Heads Up R/C for the power and gear "SHE ROCKS!!!"


I NEVER enjoyed a plane so much, what a blast!!!!!!!

WattFlyer Media Viewer

[stevecooper]

Originally Posted by LipoPilot

Well as promised a maiden of the Verfolger 28.

I WANT TO THANK
R/C Foam for the depron.
Jeff at Heads Up R/C for the power and gear "SHE ROCKS!!!"


I NEVER enjoyed a plane so much, what a blast!!!!!!!

WattFlyer Media Viewer

I thought you weren't gonna "ring her out " on the Maid'in!!!! To cool! your bub, steve

[LipoPilot]

The plane is a blast, Is it me or is the video player here cutting half of the video off? What causes this?

[LipoPilot]

Originally Posted by smokejohnson

Nice job James, will you be bringing this for combat?

You bet James if I get to come down, I will bring a couple. Thanks for the comment.

[LipoPilot]

How do you install a Vimeo video here on watts? Help please?

[stevecooper]

Originally Posted by LipoPilot

How do you install a Vimeo video here on watts? Help please?

My bub Mustang Man just got his go'in there,, PM him an see whats up!!
Your new sites gonna be THE BOMB!!!and a place where we can throw down some Ideas to help everyone have fun!! bub, steve

[Larry3215]

Well done LP!

[LipoPilot]

Hey...Thanks Larry, working on mini cap now

[larryross]

Hey LP
Is that a 2822 hanging on the front of that good looking bird?

Larry

[larryross]

I watched your video and see it is a 2822. I was wondering what kind of mount you are using. I haven't been able to find anything other than the mount that comes with it. It doesn't look like you are using the supplied mount.

Larry

[smokejohnson]

Looks like he has one of the new mounts for 10mm bearing tubes from Jeff at Heads Up.
http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the...unt-for/Detail

[LipoPilot]

Hi Larry,

Smoke is right it's a 10mm Jeff mount and they work well on pretty much any plane. All of the electronics on this bird come from Heads Up. Great place to shop.

[larryross]

Thanks guys.

[LipoPilot]

No problem Larry. Anyhow I lost your post...did you get that model of yours to fly right for you?

[larryross]

It's still on the shelf waiting for the test flight after I made the mods. I've got to get a suitable battery too. I am going to wait for a perfect day considering the problems involved.

[LipoPilot]

Whats the suitable battery needed? I got a stock pile of Lipo's...hint my name...lets get the dog up up up and away.

Plane on the ground...is not a plane..just read Webster, he says so.

[larryross]

The EDF I am using pulls about 55 amps at WOT. I had a couple of 2500ma 3s lipos that died after less than 1 hr (not in this plane). They were cheapies I got off ebay. The 2500ma 3s fit very well in the fuse.

Here are the EDF specs:

EDF Fan Unit 53mm / 5300kv / 680g thrust w/ Motor
Motor Type: 2409H-7T Delta Turn
Outer Dimensions: 62 x 71mm
Shaft: 3.175mm
Weight: 71g
kv: 5300rpm/v
Fan Diameter: 53.5mm
Voltage: 14.8v (4s)
Current: 57A
Thrust: 680g+
Power: 840W

Probably need 4s battery instead. The Planes AUW is 710g little over 1.5lb. You would know more about suitable battery than me.

Larry