The Official Rotormast "V22 Osprey" Build Thread

hoot · 11-08-2010, 08:21 PM

This is one heck of an engineering achievement. It really does take off like a helicopter and fly like an airplane. Not only that, it does it with ease. The onboard controller works all the magic to make this thing perform like no other tandem rotor aircraft out there.

I'm trying to consolidate the information from a few stray threads into one build thread so we don't have to jump around.

The model has arrived and is being built by a bunch of us. A few are flying as now! I have not been able to devote as much time as the others so I'm not there yet but I am taking pictures as I go.

Anyone else in their build who would like to contribute feel free to do so.

YouTube

hoot · 11-08-2010, 08:27 PM

Nacelle mechanics almost complete.

hoot · 11-08-2010, 08:28 PM

More Progress

External control pot for conversion servos

hoot · 11-11-2010, 05:31 AM

I'm just getting around to installing the conversion main bearings into the ends of the wings. I have a good method I think for aiding in the install. Pictures coming.

hoot · 11-12-2010, 04:05 PM

There are four bearings in bearing holders in each wing that the nacelle conversion arms ride in for rotation. You red locktite the bearing into the holder then epoxy the units into the wing. Later versions will have these pre-installed. Either way this is a step on the road to first flight for me.

Note the panel lines impressed into the wing surfaces.

hoot · 11-15-2010, 04:28 AM

Splicing in the capacitor onto the ESC.

Note capacitor polarity. Most caps have a sripe down the side indicating negative. Also the negative lead is usually shorter than the positive one.

You poke a hole through the insulation, I use a pointy exacto knife. Watch your fingers. Once the blade is through I spine it to spread the wires to help get the cap wire through.

Remove some insulation on the opposite side for soldering.

Use a needle nose to push the wire through and solder the back side.

I added the shrink on the cap leads. This was not in the instructions. I just don't like bare wire showing.

Bostonewbie · 11-16-2010, 07:21 AM

very interesting build

hoot · 11-16-2010, 07:51 AM

The additional capacitor adds capacitance due to the longer wires from the battery that's mounted on the fuselage. The power wires from the battery go through the wing and out to the speed controllers out in the nacelle. Castle recommends the additional cap. Note that there are already two stock caps factory installed. This helps control DC ripple when a switching amp is in the circuit I'm told.

hoot · 11-17-2010, 04:06 PM

Fuselage has arrived

Magnets and pins hold the front access portion very securely..

hoot · 11-21-2010, 07:16 PM

OK got most of the nacelle wiring completed. The ESC's are mounted as well as the wire distribution board. Did a trial fit of the cowl. It's snug. Won't need many screws to hold it on.

SidewaysLS4 · 11-25-2010, 09:17 AM

Wow, that looks like one neat kit!

Check out Digikey for low-esr add-in caps....get some 'samples' for free

hoot · 11-26-2010, 10:47 PM

Getting the conversion mechanics installed....

Installing the conversion servo.

Installing the external POT assy.

Servo bracing installed.

Conversion rack.

Nacelle spindle retainer clamp.

hoot · 11-29-2010, 04:03 AM

nwolsink · 11-29-2010, 12:58 PM

Damm, I want one of those, is this a kit?

hoot · 11-29-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwolsink

Damm, I want one of those, is this a kit?

Yes.

Go back to the beginning of this topic and watch the youtube video.

www.rotormast.com

hoot · 11-29-2010, 08:37 PM

Some wiring action going on. Not too bad. Instructions are pretty clear.

nightflyr · 11-30-2010, 02:07 AM

Nice Job!!!

rcmiket · 12-01-2010, 06:07 AM

Wow this is really something to see. Great work bad thanks for keeping us posted.
Mike

hoot · 12-02-2010, 10:33 PM

Building up the aft section.

Remove the paint..

Temporary jig.

Glue aft section to empennage

Start mounting components onto profile fuselage...

Needed a mount for the GY520's

steamedbun1124 · 12-03-2010, 01:44 AM

good job and wait for more picture

11-08-2010, 08:28 PM	#3
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	More Progress External control pot for conversion servos Last edited by hoot; 11-14-2010 at 09:56 AM..

11-12-2010, 04:05 PM	#5
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	There are four bearings in bearing holders in each wing that the nacelle conversion arms ride in for rotation. You red locktite the bearing into the holder then epoxy the units into the wing. Later versions will have these pre-installed. Either way this is a step on the road to first flight for me. Note the panel lines impressed into the wing surfaces. Last edited by hoot; 11-13-2010 at 07:59 AM..

11-16-2010, 07:21 AM	#7
Bostonewbie Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baaaston	very interesting build __________________ if i could only learn to type proppa..

11-29-2010, 12:58 PM	#14
nwolsink Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Netherlands	Damm, I want one of those, is this a kit? __________________ SPEkTRUM DX8 TREX600NSP VStabi V5.3 / 55HZ TREX700N DFC/3Gx/ 105 HZ-R

11-30-2010, 02:07 AM	#17
nightflyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	Nice Job!!! __________________ MSR, MCPX, 450s, 600, 650, 700, 800, 900, 1000 Assorted Mix Fixed Wing. AMA # 972083

11-08-2010, 08:27 PM	#2
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	Nacelle mechanics almost complete.

11-11-2010, 05:31 AM	#4
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	I'm just getting around to installing the conversion main bearings into the ends of the wings. I have a good method I think for aiding in the install. Pictures coming.

11-15-2010, 04:28 AM	#6
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	Splicing in the capacitor onto the ESC. Note capacitor polarity. Most caps have a sripe down the side indicating negative. Also the negative lead is usually shorter than the positive one. You poke a hole through the insulation, I use a pointy exacto knife. Watch your fingers. Once the blade is through I spine it to spread the wires to help get the cap wire through. Remove some insulation on the opposite side for soldering. Use a needle nose to push the wire through and solder the back side. I added the shrink on the cap leads. This was not in the instructions. I just don't like bare wire showing.

11-16-2010, 07:51 AM	#8
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	The additional capacitor adds capacitance due to the longer wires from the battery that's mounted on the fuselage. The power wires from the battery go through the wing and out to the speed controllers out in the nacelle. Castle recommends the additional cap. Note that there are already two stock caps factory installed. This helps control DC ripple when a switching amp is in the circuit I'm told.

11-17-2010, 04:06 PM	#9
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	Fuselage has arrived Magnets and pins hold the front access portion very securely..

11-21-2010, 07:16 PM	#10
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	OK got most of the nacelle wiring completed. The ESC's are mounted as well as the wire distribution board. Did a trial fit of the cowl. It's snug. Won't need many screws to hold it on.

11-25-2010, 09:17 AM	#11
SidewaysLS4 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago	Wow, that looks like one neat kit! Check out Digikey for low-esr add-in caps....get some 'samples' for free

11-26-2010, 10:47 PM	#12
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	Getting the conversion mechanics installed.... Installing the conversion servo. Installing the external POT assy. Servo bracing installed. Conversion rack. Nacelle spindle retainer clamp.

11-29-2010, 04:03 AM	#13
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.

11-29-2010, 08:37 PM	#16
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	Some wiring action going on. Not too bad. Instructions are pretty clear.

12-01-2010, 06:07 AM	#18
rcmiket Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Paso Texas USA	Wow this is really something to see. Great work bad thanks for keeping us posted. Mike __________________ " When inverted down is up and up is expensive"

12-02-2010, 10:33 PM	#19
hoot Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garnet Valley, Pa.	Building up the aft section. Remove the paint.. Temporary jig. Glue aft section to empennage Start mounting components onto profile fuselage... Needed a mount for the GY520's Last edited by hoot; 12-04-2010 at 03:19 PM..

12-03-2010, 01:44 AM	#20
steamedbun1124 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: China,Sichuan,Chengdu city	good job and wait for more picture

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