I think you need one, would make a good sun shade for your feet whilst sloping. Seriously though, I can't fault it, flies like a big pelican. Smooth and efficient.
Evening Andrew Nice easy build, man a little glue here and there and they just pop together now a days, NOT like the old days when you HAD to build them, I remember them days. THAT'S a monster sir, I like that FX-79, those Fpv wings are starting to peak my interest. Thank you and ... See you in the air. Wayne
Now thats a really nice fpv wing. Well done on the build video. That was great and liked. Looking forward to seeing this fly. Please keep us updated. Keith.
maybe this is not for me,but zeta kits are made very well ..the epo foam they use has been second to none imo...i use medium CA to glue ...i usually use a tiny bit of spray kicker on certain parts...
Thanks for another excellent video. What kind of "fabric"/clear tape is that? The tape you put over teh wing servo cables and such? (Couldn't quite hear what you said).
Good job on the video! I have an FX79 and love it. Long distance FPV only. I use a 3542 1000KV motor and an 80 Amp ESC. For some reason, both units heat excessively. I have tried everything I can think of. ....other than installing the ESC on the outside of the aircraft. I finally sourced a 12 volt dc fan and provide a 2200 mah battery each flight to power it. That seems to control the heat.....however I have never ever experienced this before. Granted warming up is pretty traditional but the ESC would be too hot to hold your finger on it after five minutes of low speed flying. I just don't get it. Any thought? You ever experience anything like this?
Ok I'm convinced, i want and will get one. I read that it has great lift so I gotta do a GPS/ return to home on it along with a nicely priced long range system. I can't do anything too expensive, does any have suggestions on a long range system $150 or less?
Thanks for your help again Andrew. It will be a big help. Anything else i need to know Andrew? Good deal on Banggood today on this wing. 20% off. So i treated myself. Also ordered motor and esc. Can't wait to get it. O yes, good job, I watched, as i forgot long servo extension leads. Ill go order them now. 👍 Thanks again. Keith.
Nice one Keith, it's actually very simple, just BIG. But very well behaved in the air. Launching takes a decent throw and it loves to glide so landings are long.
Andrew, do you use Bosch glue sticks? I buy Bosch from Bunnings, but they are really expensive, do you know of any cheaper yet good quality glue sticks? Cheers, can't wait to see the wing fly.
Interested in knowing how to launch this safely. I just healed up my index finger from a pusher prop. And it's a finger that barely works now. I ordered one of these. Just trying to mentally figure out how to fly it by myself. No cliffs where I live. Using a DX6i I don't think I can use a switch for on and off.
Hello Andrew, I recently bought fx-79 and it's on the way to me. I was wondering if you can recall whether the box had "fragile" sticker on it? I am afraid my buffalo may arrive damaged. Thank you!
Andrew Newton I think it’s a great flying plane, but I have not flown the one in your video either. I have a lot of flights with the Opterra, and a few videos of me flying it on my channel. Here is one, maybe you can tell by watching? th-cam.com/video/yf0qHNnyNzk/w-d-xo.html
Hi Andrew, looks like im getting one of these, what is the minimum size lipo i might get away with using in it, want to keep it light, has Turnigy 1000kv motor and 80amp red brick esc, hoping to use 5200mah 4s, but it has an 11x6 prop so might have to drop the prop size
G'day Andrew looking forward to see this fly. I use cheapie metho to get hot glue of , works good for the foam board I use worth a go if you want to remove the battery tray.
Best of luck, looks like a winner. If you don't mind a little reptile you can use a hair dryer to heat the bajesus out of stuff to loosen hot glue. You can melt servo horns, but when the servo is shot I remove the horn and grab with vice grips and get out the hair dryer.
Hay Andrew have you had any issues with hot gluing the motor mount on ? I.e motor heat softening the hot glue? I've hot glued mine on like you but flitetest said not to
Good day! I'm interested in ZETA FX-79 Buffalo. Watched Your video and decided to buy this model. Your videos are very interesting to me and I subscribed to Your channel. Please tell me what brand of motor You used and what ESC? Thank you very much!
it's begging for an autopilot Andrew..😀. BTW launch with the motor off as the prop WILL get you eventually. I have my left rear switch as a safety switch. the easiest way is put on the safety switch and advance the throttle. Launch the wing then turn on the switch as soon as it leaves your hand. This is easier than advancing the throttle. With an autopilot you just have an autotakeoff set with a delay for acceleration.
Andrew Newton - I always launch side arm as well however with this size plane it is almost impossible to hold the plane straight with one wing. We used a short bungee with our X8 which is another option. I suggested the safety switch only because I find it easier to turn a switch before the plane hits the ground from a throw rather than advancing the throttle.
Fibre reinforced tape from HobbyKing, but I wouldn't recommend it. Turns yellow and unsticks over time. Blenderm tape is better but expensive and hard to find. Normal packing tape might be the best
I would have one if Banggood didn't charge half the national debt just to ship it to Australia.. as well as crush and mangle it.. I might find one on fleabay, I've had many cheaper than BG plane buys there with better packaging to boot.
watching this for the third time here.... very proud of myself for having resisted the temptation so far.
I think you need one, would make a good sun shade for your feet whilst sloping. Seriously though, I can't fault it, flies like a big pelican. Smooth and efficient.
Your powers of persuasion are too strong... glue is drying as I type.
Evening Andrew
Nice easy build, man a little glue here and there and they just pop together now a days, NOT like the old days when you HAD to build them, I remember them days. THAT'S a monster sir, I like that FX-79, those Fpv wings are starting to peak my interest.
Thank you and ...
See you in the air.
Wayne
Yes plenty of space and wing area
Great video my friend. I have just bought this baby as a platform for my love for EDF units ;-) Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert
Oh yeah. That will be impressive Robert.
Great build Andrew .... can not wait to see it in the air. Keep up the good work Mate
Now thats a really nice fpv wing. Well done on the build video. That was great and liked. Looking forward to seeing this fly. Please keep us updated. Keith.
Thanks Keith, will do
ridiculous big wing really awesome can't wait for its maiden flight and slope soar
really need to start to build my own fpv wing
Yes wings are all lift and fly beautifully
maybe this is not for me,but zeta kits are made very well ..the epo foam they use has been second to none imo...i use medium CA to glue ...i usually use a tiny bit of spray kicker on certain parts...
wowww....
that is Big..!!!
a new temptation, OMG..!
Beautiful plane,,Andrew
Thanks for another excellent video. What kind of "fabric"/clear tape is that? The tape you put over teh wing servo cables and such? (Couldn't quite hear what you said).
Hey Bill, it's Scotch Tough Tape, transparent fibre reinforced tape.
Good job on the video! I have an FX79 and love it. Long distance FPV only. I use a 3542 1000KV motor and an 80 Amp ESC. For some reason, both units heat excessively. I have tried everything I can think of. ....other than installing the ESC on the outside of the aircraft. I finally sourced a 12 volt dc fan and provide a 2200 mah battery each flight to power it. That seems to control the heat.....however I have never ever experienced this before. Granted warming up is pretty traditional but the ESC would be too hot to hold your finger on it after five minutes of low speed flying. I just don't get it. Any thought? You ever experience anything like this?
That's odd. ESC timing maybe? Tight bearings on the motor?
I'm liking your style of video builds. subscribed!
Thanks Kevin, welcome
That is a beast..... looking forward to the maiden....
From what I've heard you should not balance the airplane on the intended spots, everyone says go off the bolts
Brilliant tip Jeff, thanks
Ok I'm convinced, i want and will get one. I read that it has great lift so I gotta do a GPS/ return to home on it along with a nicely priced long range system. I can't do anything too expensive, does any have suggestions on a long range system $150 or less?
I'm not into long range but it is a great wing for that.
Thanks for your help again Andrew. It will be a big help.
Anything else i need to know Andrew?
Good deal on Banggood today on this wing. 20% off. So i treated myself.
Also ordered motor and esc. Can't wait to get it.
O yes, good job, I watched, as i forgot long servo extension leads.
Ill go order them now. 👍
Thanks again. Keith.
Nice one Keith, it's actually very simple, just BIG. But very well behaved in the air. Launching takes a decent throw and it loves to glide so landings are long.
Andrew Newton All sounds good. Thanks.
Andrew, do you use Bosch glue sticks? I buy Bosch from Bunnings, but they are really expensive, do you know of any cheaper yet good quality glue sticks? Cheers, can't wait to see the wing fly.
Mitre 10 have very cheap packs, I'll find the brand for you
Thanks Andrew.
WorkForce Glue Sticks 11.2 x 220mm pack of 11 for under $7
Brilliant, thanks Andrew, I will get some workforce glue sticks.. Cheers👍
Interested in knowing how to launch this safely. I just healed up my index finger from a pusher prop. And it's a finger that barely works now. I ordered one of these. Just trying to mentally figure out how to fly it by myself. No cliffs where I live. Using a DX6i I don't think I can use a switch for on and off.
Uploading the maiden flight in a minute. Shows two different safe launch methods
Hello Andrew, I recently bought fx-79 and it's on the way to me. I was wondering if you can recall whether the box had "fragile" sticker on it? I am afraid my buffalo may arrive damaged. Thank you!
No fragile sticker, but I don't think that helps anyway
Thats a nice looking wing! I fly the Opterra 2m FPV, do you think that wing is better than the Opterra ?
Good question. I have not flown the Optera.
Andrew Newton I think it’s a great flying plane, but I have not flown the one in your video either. I have a lot of flights with the Opterra, and a few videos of me flying it on my channel. Here is one, maybe you can tell by watching? th-cam.com/video/yf0qHNnyNzk/w-d-xo.html
Looks like the Opterra is faster and more aerobatic than the FX-79
Andrew Newton Ok thanks!!! I’m on the never ending quest, for the perfect wing that dose everything lol👍👍🤞
If you bring it down this morning, theres ten blokes here to help you hold and launch it 😝
If only...back at work today
Hi Andrew, looks like im getting one of these, what is the minimum size lipo i might get away with using in it, want to keep it light, has Turnigy 1000kv motor and 80amp red brick esc, hoping to use 5200mah 4s, but it has an 11x6 prop so might have to drop the prop size
2 x 3000 4S is what I needed.
G'day Andrew looking forward to see this fly.
I use cheapie metho to get hot glue of , works good for the foam board I use worth a go if you want to remove the battery tray.
I use metho too. Not sure if metho translates internationally
Metholated spirits in the UK - denatured alcohol
Best of luck, looks like a winner. If you don't mind a little reptile you can use a hair dryer to heat the bajesus out of stuff to loosen hot glue. You can melt servo horns, but when the servo is shot I remove the horn and grab with vice grips and get out the hair dryer.
There you go, thanks
hope you will maiden it soon, hungry to see the footage!
Should be very soon
Hay Andrew have you had any issues with hot gluing the motor mount on ? I.e motor heat softening the hot glue? I've hot glued mine on like you but flitetest said not to
No problem with mine, I changed to an extended motor mount also hot glued in. See the Carbon Bird video
You could fly a cat in it :) Huge plane and lots of space inside!
Ha, not sure he would stay there for long
Monstrous! but i would like to have one.
Bigger should be much more stable, yes?
Yes as long as you can launch it
Oh no, would have floated high at least
it was pushed ashore by waves?
seen it. you are lucky.
Hi.
Nice build. Where can I buy the tape you are using at 6:12 mins?
Dominik
HobbyKing fibre tape. 1/2 " or 1"
Good day! I'm interested in ZETA FX-79 Buffalo. Watched Your video and decided to buy this model. Your videos are very interesting to me and I subscribed to Your channel. Please tell me what brand of motor You used and what ESC? Thank you very much!
It is an impressive wing. All the parts are linked in the description.
Thanks for the reply! This engine can pull the FPV equipment? Thank you very much!
Yes plenty of power
What kind of engine You used 900kv or 1100kv ?
Dumb question, but how do Flaps work on flying wings? wouldn't they function as second elevators and crash the plane? Thanks.
Not a dumb question at all. I don't know the answer yet, maybe they can only work as crow brakes and require elevons to go up at the same time.
Thanks Simon, good info.
I had a hell of a time getting mine to fly well... How did you get on?
Stay tuned
That is one tasty Buffalo Wing.
Yes it's impressive
That's a bold one👍
Big and bold
with the kit version does this mean all you need is abattery and a controller
No you need the motor, ESC, servos and receiver too. Links in the description.
awesome , i like these big wings. .....
now that would look good with a 360 camera.
I fly mine on 4s, hits around 80mph on the GPS
looking forward for the maiden!!!
Should be interesting
it's begging for an autopilot Andrew..😀. BTW launch with the motor off as the prop WILL get you eventually. I have my left rear switch as a safety switch. the easiest way is put on the safety switch and advance the throttle. Launch the wing then turn on the switch as soon as it leaves your hand. This is easier than advancing the throttle. With an autopilot you just have an autotakeoff set with a delay for acceleration.
I usually side arm launch or toss then throttle up, but might be difficult with this monster
toss it from a cliff.... and then punch the throttle!
Yep, I like the way you think
Andrew Newton - I always launch side arm as well however with this size plane it is almost impossible to hold the plane straight with one wing. We used a short bungee with our X8 which is another option. I suggested the safety switch only because I find it easier to turn a switch before the plane hits the ground from a throw rather than advancing the throttle.
Was comparing it to the fx61 phantom and both fx61 and fx79 share the same wing.
Yes I believe you are right.
Ah good old Hot Glue...I also find it works really well, forms a good fast bond....as long as the area is not too great.....UHU POR for the rest.
UHU POR, must try that, thanks
+Andrew Newton Yes, surprised you have not heard about POR....Its German, not cheap but good stuff...clear.contact adhesive...:)
Broke my aeilron best way to glue it back on ?
UHU Por or E6000 so it stays flexible
@@AndrewNewton i used weldbond found at mitre 10 seems to have done the trick. Could you use hot glue?
What type of tape did you use for the servo extension leads?
Fibre reinforced tape from HobbyKing, but I wouldn't recommend it. Turns yellow and unsticks over time. Blenderm tape is better but expensive and hard to find. Normal packing tape might be the best
@@AndrewNewton thanks for reply.
Does it come with the control links?
It comes with push rods and control horns
Whst is the highest Kv motor tbat can be used with this wing.
No kV limit really, as long as it has the thrust required.
As flight time ago about?
Depends on the battery and it can take large batteries. I haven't actually done a duration test.
Nice huge wing
to when a mini talon 😁?
I'm sure that will show up one day
I wish I could use hotglue, it's just way too hot over here for it to be practical though :(
Thats a problem. It does soften here on very hot days but luckily they are not too frequent
Super glue works just as good
wow so much foam it doubles as a body board
Could almost shape a surfboard from it
Didn't Kal-El arrive on Earth in that thing?
Superchild? Yes I think you're right
it will never come down. after flying a phantom, could could fly a truck battery for a month.
solar power it :)
Hehe, yes I must do a duration test
Wow, you could put your sandwiches AND thermos in there!!
By the way Andrew, I Always thought you were taller. :¬?
If you scale me from that photo I'm 5' 4"???
That's what I was thinking. :¬P
I've lost 6" somehow, and before you comment I meant in height!
I have no idea what you are referring to I'm sure.
Looks like this would take around 40 18650,s easily. 5-6 s 40-50,000 mah easily
Yes it can carry anything.
I would have one if Banggood didn't charge half the national debt just to ship it to Australia.. as well as crush and mangle it..
I might find one on fleabay, I've had many cheaper than BG plane buys there with better packaging to boot.
$20 shipping on Banggood to Australia? sounds like your not looking on banggood? HK usually has the outrageous shipping!
I will unsubscribe this channel, it's full of temptations.
Good job mate
Haha, my apologies
you should hang it in your living room.
Блядь, он предохранительные трубки надевает на вилки для тяг, но садит всё на горячие сопли! о_О
That's right, and it's still holding together well.
I have never had confidence in this glue. Maybe you have high-quality gluesticks, we have a shit one. :-)