Here is a cool flying wing that has some really neat features in that its 6 layers of 1/4" foam thick to create a symmetrical airfoil that has a cool look to it when complete.
This plane has a 48" wingspan that was designed for a first person point of view AP platform.
The plane was designed by ApachePilot on rcgroups. He posted the plans so I converted them to Sketchup and worked the code I also added a few features that will help with assembly as the plans were not a perfect fit. Also added lightening holes and a battery and esc compartment as well.

Maiden flight video of the Divinity from ApachePilot


Here is a link for the rcgroups build where a few of the guys there are building this plane.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048425

This plane will require 3 sheets of 22x42" foam
Enjoy
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UPDATE new version thanks to Evil-Tunes tips. This is the version after the live build fix.
Works great now! 11/12/2009






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Short test cut video



Also check out this crazy video of a flying wing with an AP platform.. This guy is nuts.
The video starts slow but some of things he does later are insane
Attached files DivinityII-Sheet1.cnc (31.8 KB)Â class="gc-files">DivinityII-Sheet2.cnc (29.9 KB)Â DivinityII-Sheet3.cnc (58 KB)Â DivinityII.skp (2.2 MB)Â

 

Hes a mad man! I would never try that either but it's really cool to watch him fly through that gate and down the walk path. It reminds me of my dreams when I am flying
Mark

 

well i have always been the kind of guy that speaks my mind...i don't want fellas I'm a killjoy, or downer.....first of all this model looks great.... but the way it is being used, will eventually give the rc hobby a big black eye...if not two of em....i understand this is only my opinion, but this flying around a big city is very foolish, if not down rite fool hearty, and not being very responsible....anyone knows that has been in this hobby that stuff can happen....have one of them cheap servos strip....yea go thru a car windshield, slam a kid in the head..I'm not no preacher, but this kind of rc activity is a very selfish act to put people in jeopardy for their entertainment...i love this hobby, and i am very glad this is not mainstream rc activity.... thank god......when i see this kind of thing it makes me feel comfort that i don't have children, and I'm older, as not to have to witness this kind of thing very long...peace, randy.

 

flash, i was commenting on the fpv video....to me it dont matter were it came from...that and only that was my issue. i went and reviewed the wing post....like i said, the model looks great. randy.

 

Your right Randy its not a good idea for sure! Its the FPV that I think is really cool that's the part that reminds me of my dreams. Thanks for the link Flash, my flying dreams usually mean I have one foot hanging off the bed while I'm sleeping

Ok the Divinity II is ready to go!! Got it down to 3 Sheets instead of 4
Sorry about the false start with the earlier file. If you downloaded the earlier version just save this one right over it.

The new final version is in the first post of this thread

I went over to Glens(Evil-Tunes) barber shop today to get my hairs cut and I brought him one of these to try out, I hope he likes it. I have added a few more things to the file since then (servo holds, wire runs for servos and tube slots for push-rods) So I think its ready to share. Its cutting really well just be sure that you start the bit close to touching the foam and close to the right hand side as this design fills up the entire sheet of fan fold. It takes a bout 10 min to cut at 200 ipm. It looks like it will be a lot of fun to fly.'
Any suggestions on how to glue the stacked parts together would be great.
Thanks
Mark

 

Very nice job there on the cutting & positioning of parts and making it lite !!
You know what they say, "parts are parts"....

 

Flash I think your right about this, I was thinking about contact cement but the 3M spray should do the trick. I could always use a piece of plywood with a lot of weight sitting on top of it to really press it together.
I was talking with Evil-Tunes tonight and I am thinking that we may not even need a carbon spar. I am thinking once the layers are stuck together it will act like a laminated beam and be a super strong?
Al Thanks brother, I hope that if you guys want to add or change this file you will and re-post. I only have so much time during this shop build to work on it so I am sure I could have made it better. So please if you find any errors or want to change or add to it please re-post your changes for everyone to enjoy.
Thanks guys
Mark

 

I think I'm going to try UHU glue. It gives you some time to position before it sets up.


Cheers
E-T

 

Cool ET let us know how it works. I have some of the 3M so I will try that way
Instead of using carbon why do we try to sandwich some of this stuff between one of the layers viewtopic.php?f=59&t=1202&start=75#p12256 I think it would work great

Mark

 

Chuck,
Thank you for the ideas and information here. The UHU POR sounds like the stuff to use.
Glen is that the kind you have?
Mark

 

Yes I think it is the same as the Creative Stuff

This is what I have


Cheers
E-T

 

Flash, these are great tips! thank you for sharing them.
I did want to ask you about the blue masking tape you mentioned to keep the gorilla glue from oozing out. When you use this method can you leave it on until the glue drys? I am thinking that the glue will dry to it and it will be unremovable?
Thanks again
Mark

 

Cool thanks Flash this is one I have to try because I make a mess with that stuff when I try to use it.
Mark

 

I did a mock up today after I beveled the edges of the 4 outer layers of the wing + lid with a easy Bevel 45 from Lightflite.com Very handy tool.

Here are some pictures of the mock up. I think this will help with the sanding of the airfoil. My father did this with the Eagle wing and worked out Great. :mrgreen: Next is to pull the plastic off and glue it all together.

Cheers
E-T Attached files

 

Looking GREAT Glen :!:
You have to bring this by as soon as you get it together!
I would like to film the maiden. Do you think you will be flying it this week end?
Mark

 

I wish I could get It done by the weekend I'll be happy if I get the foam glued up by then.

Cheers
E- T