check this out . the 1st bionic eye . developed in australia and ready for human trials http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-07/latest-bionic-eye-prototype-unveiled-in-victoria/4741190

mate thanks for posting that . thats one very fast plane . !!!!!

was there this arvo . field and weather was brilliant for flying , i did not notice any water and the strip was mowed .

well the mark 2 version , was an extreme success . wait till you see the video of this thing. 270km/hr +( tick) ,able to withstand 50g's ( tick) , slippery ( tick) stable ( tick) hand launchable at 1/...

Mate im no designer but i think the 1st pic without the flares might be ok . As smuzz pointed out previously it is a short rudder . Try it 1st then add the balsa flare and try it again . My bet is it...

Just have to check the roster . Pretty sure ill be there .

yep seeing this thing fly it looked just right in every way . never seen a maiden flight look like it was dialled in and fined tuned before , i was impressed with the speed of the snap roll right in...

you've got to be kidding!!! is that secantogive ? doing kayak laps ?

too me it looks like stall torque roll . looking at the pic of the plane the wing looks too far back , is this in the plan design ? i had a different theory , i since deleted and re edited this post...

That really looks the part Gary . love that prop.

with that tail i'm guessing 3D is out !

ahahahahhaha . i couldn't help but laugh !! what a compromising position .

updates Smuzz ?

mate . great idea . i'll definately consider seeing that air show .

struth . these things will put a rarebear at the back of the field in no time at all .

well that was simply awesome . thanks dave . NOW ! I THINK WITH CLAUDIOS ELECTRICAL EXPERTESE ! JASONS AERO BUILDING SKILLS !! WAYNES PERSISTANCE OF THE WALLET ! AND MY ENTHUSIASM , we could gi...

BOTH RARE BEARS HAVE BEEN DIALLED IN AT Mckoy today . they fly identical .

ill try and make it in between wedding i have to attend saturday eve .

p47 real war footage http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=shsxuauQA3w

wow thats amazing . i thought it would be flooded . i think removing those willows may have dried the ground out a bit and allowed better drainage and run through .

Im all built out , with no where to fly

OHHHHH ! MY GOD ! FROM THE F35 ! TO THE BOMBER B1B , TO MICRO HAND LAUNCHED DRONES . THIS IS A MUST WATCH . MY FAVOURITE BY FAR . !!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDEDDmX8UP4&feature=pla...

i would use epoxy in this situation

regarding the sabre . is it a 70mm edf ? and what batteries are req ?

the green is water based acrylic gloss modelling spray paint , which i had left over , was out of black and secantogive said epo can handle solvent enamal . so i tried it on a test piece of epo , and ...

cant make Wednesday. but have a couple of newbies just waiting to go !!!

a couple more , almost ready . rare bear 1 is in RC HEAVEN , rarebear 2 and spare bear 3 are well and truly under way .

very nice rc video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGGCn-wjfb0

getting there mate. what an awesome build .

well its just about there . comes in at 5.3kg , runs 12 s , 20x8 prop , 70amps max and bang on 3000watts . just needs a little bit of fine tuning now and decals , and spinner . thats complete weigh...

it's TAKEN me over a month to get my hands on 2 of them , from the international warehouse . just letting anybody know that these rare bears are NOW IN STOCK AT THE HK AUSSIE WAREHOUSE. .

hmmm better start working on rarebear and spare bear .

very nice ! we might have to start a formation flying team .

is that with batteries and all WAYNE ?

i'd love to come along , but i like my testicles better .:wired:

getting there .

JASON thanks for the explanation of the capacitors . I'll leave em where they are , i just didnt recall so much wiring and stuff dangling off other esc's of the same type and thought either i have a ...

Yeah i guess your right GAZZ . IT'S WRONG TO ADVERTISE higher quality than standard , as you can see the bearing in the motor will be good for a go kart wheel , yet the the 3mm screws swinging a hig...

OK ! TIME FOR A WHINGE FEST !!! I received the SK3 motor today , and when i looked at it i wasn't impressed , the outrunner casing has a spigot where the stub shaft bolts onto the casing and 4x 3...

what about apc props . ? if i was to buy a 20x8 apc . would that be a better option than what i have ? or is it akin to what i have and the lightprops are more suited over the apc also ? the hub ...

Well some props arrived today . 3x a beech props , very heavy 2 ( 20x8 )105g, and 18x12 100g . and one light electric 18x8 65g prop . will the a beech type props be ok for electric 3d ? i'm ...

Thanks guys . Jason thanks for the offer i'll take you up on that

well another $260 spent at HK AUSSIE WAREHOUSE on this beast + the $190 spent at the int warehouse last week , which is now on the way , adding to the purchase frame $299 , and that makes $749 so far ...

thanks for the update Wayne . Very glad you are giving Mckoy a go with this beast . it's always nice to have a couple of instructors standing beside you when your on edge . i find it helps having so...

awesome stuff .i'll be running similar setup on my super n cheaper YAK 55M.EXCEPT 12 S 3000mah AND 20X8,18X12,18X8 PROP .

i'm hoping to be there also . i'd better get off my ass and start charging .

ok we'll forgive you about lack of pics , in exchange for specifications and hardware , concluded with flying weight setup inc batteries :D

holy moly. 747 DOWN. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GXzkruPYjQ

well mate guess what . I'M rostered on that weekend after 7 rostered days off and then 3 days off after the weekend . the good news , i've booked in for the weekend off , the bad news , i have a weddi...

fantastic . one thing i'll suggest is get an ultralight receiver .