Parts list Foam Glider from The Works cost me £3 Unlikely to still be available from there - similar available from other locations WLTOYS V911 2.4GHz RC Receiver - no longer available - most people seem to use the F949 instead FlySky FS-T6 Transmitter - still available but most people would probably buy the FS-i6 now
So, I love building quads and have never done fixed wing. I bought literally the same styrofoam glider for my kid yesterday and thought this would be a great rc conversion. I plan on using micro quad parts.. maybe doing a vector thrust type of job..good vid!
When u buy servvos u get tons of spare servo horns...simply glue those as control surface horns as they already have r8 hole size & gradations V911 board is best applied sideways with rudder servo towards front with its horn replaced with aileron type (basically 2 hands) horn. if u don't have r8 size horn then paste 2 hand horn on top of existing horn & ideally board is mounted on fuselage b/w main & rear wing so that rear servo connects binding free to elevator
Hi. I corrected the bent of fuselage just taping the opposite side using half-inch tape heated with an hair dryer. I have my own 2-channel version glider of this toy airplane, nice job man.
Very nicely done, hope you have a good break. Looking forward to the flight video, should be ok as the glide test seemed fine. As for the tail, you could try some clear tape stuck under tension along the opposite side from the bend. That's how I flattened my Lidl XL wings.
Yes I have used the tape under tension method in reverse to add dihedral to some of my glider. Thanks for watching. You will soon see what I meant about losing orientation. I really struggle unless it is flying away from me. I need to get in more practice but it is pretty rare that I actually fly anything.
Bungee launch video is scheduled for Friday 19th. It took me a while to sort out the bungee. It was launching very low and eventually I realised it was the parachute I have on the end of the bungee line that was causing the trouble. As soon as I removed that we had much better launches.
I see that Amazon have these convenient brick receivers for sale but the problem is they do not ship to the UK,I think yours will fly fine from a bit of a slope somewhere. Keep experimenting with these Works bargains,I think they must mould that twist in to make them turn ?
Looks promising, I wondered how directional control was going to be achieved with just ailerons put they also act together, It'd be good need to find somewhere to try some 'sloping', Breen sand dunes could be good, not far to walk to retrieve it until you get the hang.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan This video has just out come from the German flyers who have done a lot of Lidl gliders, Aldi have a glider for sale that is very similar to the works one and the Germans have done the same as you have done with the ailerons. The first part of video is a discussion of the glider in German so skip to 10:00 mins, they have a neat and easy way to attach the canopy with two cocktail sticks. Here's the link - th-cam.com/video/F8y-mGbV7qY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Ian, I am subbed to Flybrei, love the way they seem to fly right next to giant wind turbines 😆 Here are a couple more modifications of this type of glider th-cam.com/video/kMYq6iWp6L8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DjmhOtR5YY0/w-d-xo.html
Hi Graham. Going through some of your flying videos and I came back to this video because I intend doing an RC conversion with a little rubber band tissue covered balsa kit. What sort of range are you getting with the WL911 receiver? I think this would be a good choice for the kit I am waiting for. If you can get around 200 feet range, then it would be ok for a little park flyer. I imagine they are lightweight and you say there are soldering points for two motors? Just wondering. Cheers. 👍👍👍
This is the one I was flying on holiday last year. I am hopeless at judging distances. You would have to watch this one again and judge it yourself th-cam.com/video/Ib48ju-bgpw/w-d-xo.html I didn't lose the signal at any time as far as I know although I could use that as an excuse for being a rubbish pilot. The motor outputs are OK for DC motors, those 3.7 volt coreless, like the Hubsan motors. Just remembered I used one of those receivers on this project th-cam.com/video/e3IBV_H_uyA/w-d-xo.html and also I believe they are no longer available but the WL949 does the same job possibly better. Check out the comments on this Bangood listing www.banggood.com/WLtoys-F949-Airplane-Spare-Parts-Receiver-Board-p-959681.html
Love your reply to Copterdude. Sounds familiar to my own sort of reply. Two questions. What is the object of the slot above the tail-plane? For looping from hand launch? Would not the controls as is act as spoilers (up) and flaps as down? Love those little control boards. Good job.
Although this toy came without any instructions in the packaging I would say YES that slot is for making it loop. As for the control surfaces, this is a fairly common modification and it works, so that is good enough for me with my limited flying skills. Normally I would have fitted normal elevators on the tail, and fitted the rudder but I have done that in the past and the comments suggested trying this type of conversion so on this kit I gave it a try and I am impressed with the results. I have dialled the rates down to prevent me over controlling it. I usually do toy grade RC where you only have left right up down, so I forget I have proportional control and tend to push my sticks all the way.
The servos are on the receiver module - all in one unit - the details are in the video description and the pinned comment. It is a WL911 receiver board purchased from eBay but no longer available. However the F949 receiver board has all the same features and is currently available. You would have to check if it is compatible with your transmitter. I use a FlySky FS-T6 transmitter.
If you mean the foam glider, this one is sold by "The Works" although I expect it was summer stock so there may be none left or you may need to shop around. There are virtually identical items available online cheaper.
Yes the V911 is a helicopter but it's receiver module is (or was, as they are no longer available) perfect for this sort of application, with all that you need on a small form factor. I have used them for several projects. I do have a v949 or 959 board tucked away somewhere that I bought when these were no longer available. Some people try to knock out the gyro but I haven't had a problem leaving it alone.
@@josephfreeman5289 it would be cheaper just to buy the receiver module. As I said the last time I looked the v911 was no longer available but others like the ones you mentioned were. Probably just depends where you are looking. I usually buy from eBay but AliExpress seems to have more of the obscure items. I have had some issues with AliExpress sellers. Banggood is another option and Amazon sometimes surprises me with what is available.
@@brennanwoods845 toy grade to hobby grade what? car? boat? plane? there are thousands of videos on those subjects. It really depends how much money you want to spend and in most cases it is cheaper to throw away your toy grade toy and buy a proper hobby grade machine.
Very nice and good looking build...inspires me to build one¯\_༼ •́ ͜ʖ •̀ ༽_/¯ all you need now, is to add a lighter battery, motor and propeller....I think you can do it , just a few more grams... thanks for sharing!
Are you confusing the entire receiver board that includes the receiver, ESC and 2 servos all in one small package with one servo? The servo's on that board are tiny, about half an inch long or 15mm. As it happens I do have some 3.7g servos but they are larger th-cam.com/video/tgom1AUspTM/w-d-xo.html to go smaller than that you are probably looking at the magnetic actuators. Even the linear servos are about the same size.
Last year, I've done the same conversion, using a F939 pcb. Please take a look at it on my TH-cam channel. Just type in the search box F939 rc lover san.
I remember watching them. I simply wanted a glider, not a powered aircraft as powered aircraft are banned from most parks round here. If I was going to do a powered one I do rather like these videos th-cam.com/video/kMYq6iWp6L8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DjmhOtR5YY0/w-d-xo.html
Maybe but that is not the point of this series. I spotted this glider on another channel and fancied a try myself. Check out the associated playlist in the video description. You will also find my LIDL glider playlist.
@@steveclough6794 yes, haven't seen it in my local "Works" but the guy I got this idea from mentioned it in his video. I still have 3 LIDL gliders untouched in my loft and I do need to do a bit more work on the one that I did modify as it needs a bit more rudder.
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Can add links to the parts used?
Parts list
Foam Glider from The Works cost me £3
Unlikely to still be available from there - similar available from other locations
WLTOYS V911 2.4GHz RC Receiver
- no longer available - most people seem to use the F949 instead
FlySky FS-T6 Transmitter - still available but most people would probably buy the FS-i6 now
Hi.fantastic conversation,looking really neat,,so awesomely fabulous.⭐️👍✈️
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊👍
So, I love building quads and have never done fixed wing. I bought literally the same styrofoam glider for my kid yesterday and thought this would be a great rc conversion. I plan on using micro quad parts.. maybe doing a vector thrust type of job..good vid!
Yes, it should work fine with thrust vectoring, I am sure I have seen one of these done like that somewhere on TH-cam 👍
When u buy servvos u get tons of spare servo horns...simply glue those as control surface horns as they already have r8 hole size & gradations
V911 board is best applied sideways with rudder servo towards front with its horn replaced with aileron type (basically 2 hands) horn. if u don't have r8 size horn then paste 2 hand horn on top of existing horn
& ideally board is mounted on fuselage b/w main & rear wing so that rear servo connects binding free to elevator
Hi. I corrected the bent of fuselage just taping the opposite side using half-inch tape heated with an hair dryer. I have my own 2-channel version glider of this toy airplane, nice job man.
Great tip!
I have the same colour too
Looking good the glider
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Hot water works well for straightning bent foam plane parts. Dip the whole tail in for a few mins, take out and hold it straight until it cools down.
🙂
Very nice. You might be able to get the bend out the tail using steam. That sometimes works quite well
🙂
This is strange. I never got a notification of this one. Anyway great build and video.
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Very nicely done, hope you have a good break. Looking forward to the flight video, should be ok as the glide test seemed fine. As for the tail, you could try some clear tape stuck under tension along the opposite side from the bend. That's how I flattened my Lidl XL wings.
Yes I have used the tape under tension method in reverse to add dihedral to some of my glider. Thanks for watching. You will soon see what I meant about losing orientation. I really struggle unless it is flying away from me. I need to get in more practice but it is pretty rare that I actually fly anything.
i have a bunch rudder elevv ones that turn just fine...on this wing 48 ..37 mm wings...also bungee launching....
Many people have done successful conversions of these planes and similar types. My conversion here is fairly basic.
I think bungee launch would be great or what you could do is add a motor with a super capacitor or use the motor slot in the board
Bungee launch video is scheduled for Friday 19th. It took me a while to sort out the bungee. It was launching very low and eventually I realised it was the parachute I have on the end of the bungee line that was causing the trouble. As soon as I removed that we had much better launches.
GrandadIsAnOldMan I look forward to it
Use a bit of heat (hair drier) to straighten the fuselage.
I am afraid that doesn't work with that sort of foam 😕😕
I see that Amazon have these convenient brick receivers for sale but the problem is they do not ship to the UK,I think yours will fly fine from a bit of a slope somewhere.
Keep experimenting with these Works bargains,I think they must mould that twist in to make them turn ?
Thanks. I bought mine on eBay. In fact this one was a gift from a friend but I have several in various projects.
Looks promising, I wondered how directional control was going to be achieved with just ailerons put they also act together, It'd be good need to find somewhere to try some 'sloping', Breen sand dunes could be good, not far to walk to retrieve it until you get the hang.
Every time I go to Brean looking for wind I am becalmed. It sees me coming and shuts down. I have watched guys slope soaring down there.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan This video has just out come from the German flyers who have done a lot of Lidl gliders, Aldi have a glider for sale that is very similar to the works one and the Germans have done the same as you have done with the ailerons. The first part of video is a discussion of the glider in German so skip to 10:00 mins, they have a neat and easy way to attach the canopy with two cocktail sticks. Here's the link -
th-cam.com/video/F8y-mGbV7qY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Ian, I am subbed to Flybrei, love the way they seem to fly right next to giant wind turbines 😆 Here are a couple more modifications of this type of glider th-cam.com/video/kMYq6iWp6L8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DjmhOtR5YY0/w-d-xo.html
Very nice! That method for pitch control is very interesting. How responsive is the pitch control?
Haha, you are confusing me with somebody who knows what they are doing. This one does OK if I don't touch the controls 😆
Oh i see. That’s genius, you’re simply finding and employing the path of least resistance. 😂😂
Hi Graham.
Going through some of your flying videos and I came back to this video because I intend doing an RC conversion with a little rubber band tissue covered balsa kit. What sort of range are you getting with the WL911 receiver? I think this would be a good choice for the kit I am waiting for. If you can get around 200 feet range, then it would be ok for a little park flyer. I imagine they are lightweight and you say there are soldering points for two motors? Just wondering.
Cheers. 👍👍👍
This is the one I was flying on holiday last year. I am hopeless at judging distances. You would have to watch this one again and judge it yourself th-cam.com/video/Ib48ju-bgpw/w-d-xo.html I didn't lose the signal at any time as far as I know although I could use that as an excuse for being a rubbish pilot. The motor outputs are OK for DC motors, those 3.7 volt coreless, like the Hubsan motors. Just remembered I used one of those receivers on this project th-cam.com/video/e3IBV_H_uyA/w-d-xo.html and also I believe they are no longer available but the WL949 does the same job possibly better. Check out the comments on this Bangood listing www.banggood.com/WLtoys-F949-Airplane-Spare-Parts-Receiver-Board-p-959681.html
Love your reply to Copterdude. Sounds familiar to my own sort of reply. Two questions. What is the object of the slot above the tail-plane? For looping from hand launch? Would not the controls as is act as spoilers (up) and flaps as down? Love those little control boards. Good job.
Although this toy came without any instructions in the packaging I would say YES that slot is for making it loop. As for the control surfaces, this is a fairly common modification and it works, so that is good enough for me with my limited flying skills. Normally I would have fitted normal elevators on the tail, and fitted the rudder but I have done that in the past and the comments suggested trying this type of conversion so on this kit I gave it a try and I am impressed with the results. I have dialled the rates down to prevent me over controlling it. I usually do toy grade RC where you only have left right up down, so I forget I have proportional control and tend to push my sticks all the way.
Wherry did you het the servo
The servos are on the receiver module - all in one unit - the details are in the video description and the pinned comment. It is a WL911 receiver board purchased from eBay but no longer available. However the F949 receiver board has all the same features and is currently available. You would have to check if it is compatible with your transmitter. I use a FlySky FS-T6 transmitter.
Dude were do you find it!
If you mean the foam glider, this one is sold by "The Works" although I expect it was summer stock so there may be none left or you may need to shop around. There are virtually identical items available online cheaper.
Wltoys v911 is a helecopter. That looks like the wltoys v949 or v959 reciever.
Yes the V911 is a helicopter but it's receiver module is (or was, as they are no longer available) perfect for this sort of application, with all that you need on a small form factor. I have used them for several projects. I do have a v949 or 959 board tucked away somewhere that I bought when these were no longer available. Some people try to knock out the gyro but I haven't had a problem leaving it alone.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan awesome. Thanks for the response! Makes me want to buy a v911 and crash it just for the parts now 😜
@@josephfreeman5289 it would be cheaper just to buy the receiver module. As I said the last time I looked the v911 was no longer available but others like the ones you mentioned were. Probably just depends where you are looking. I usually buy from eBay but AliExpress seems to have more of the obscure items. I have had some issues with AliExpress sellers. Banggood is another option and Amazon sometimes surprises me with what is available.
Hey grandad, I planning to make on with XK x420 parts (2 motor powered elevon glider
I will keep my eye out for the video
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan thx for that may not be uploaded today cause I'm very sick...
Take care and I hope you get better soon
One video can you show us how to put a survo on a toy grade rc?
Sorry but a standard hobby grade servo is not compatible with a toy grade receiver. It won't work.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan oh no sorry I ment a toy grade to hobby grade conversion I have seen no good videos about it
@@brennanwoods845 toy grade to hobby grade what? car? boat? plane? there are thousands of videos on those subjects. It really depends how much money you want to spend and in most cases it is cheaper to throw away your toy grade toy and buy a proper hobby grade machine.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan okay thank you for your information your a really great youtuber because some don't reply this is why you deserve my subs
Very nice and good looking build...inspires me to build one¯\_༼ •́ ͜ʖ •̀ ༽_/¯ all you need now, is to add a lighter battery, motor and propeller....I think you can do it , just a few more grams... thanks for sharing!
In the associated playlist I included a couple of videos of other people's RC powered conversions. They look great and fly well.
Can u not find smaller servo.
Is that a joke or a serious question? 🙂
I am just stating those servo look big.You can get micro ones.
Are you confusing the entire receiver board that includes the receiver, ESC and 2 servos all in one small package with one servo? The servo's on that board are tiny, about half an inch long or 15mm. As it happens I do have some 3.7g servos but they are larger th-cam.com/video/tgom1AUspTM/w-d-xo.html to go smaller than that you are probably looking at the magnetic actuators. Even the linear servos are about the same size.
Sa coûte combien lavion
I bought it in a shop called "The Works" for £3. There are very similar ones on eBay for less money.
£3 mercie😁😁😁
Anyone else think he sounds like Hagrid from Harry Potter
Is that good or bad?
GrandadIsAnOldMan it’s not really bad or good.
Last year, I've done the same conversion, using a F939 pcb. Please take a look at it on my TH-cam channel. Just type in the search box F939 rc lover san.
I remember watching them. I simply wanted a glider, not a powered aircraft as powered aircraft are banned from most parks round here. If I was going to do a powered one I do rather like these videos th-cam.com/video/kMYq6iWp6L8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DjmhOtR5YY0/w-d-xo.html
your probably better of using the Liddel foam gliders that you have a much better quality
Maybe but that is not the point of this series. I spotted this glider on another channel and fancied a try myself. Check out the associated playlist in the video description. You will also find my LIDL glider playlist.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan ok will do the works also have another glider much bigger but it does sell for £10.00
@@steveclough6794 yes, haven't seen it in my local "Works" but the guy I got this idea from mentioned it in his video. I still have 3 LIDL gliders untouched in my loft and I do need to do a bit more work on the one that I did modify as it needs a bit more rudder.
@@GrandadIsAnOldMan yeah love your rc conversions i have two of the Liddel gliders still in the box have too many projects at the moment lol
Wings not put in properly.
How would you do it?
TH-cam LIDL PLANEUR
Check the video description and you will find my Glider from LIDL playlist 😊😊
Throw it in the garbage!
Not when I can get a series of a dozen TH-cam videos from it and people watching.