paint - Photos - diydrones2024-03-29T00:08:19Zhttps://diydrones.com/photo/feed/tag/paintIMG_0188https://diydrones.com/photo/img-01882012-01-27T20:36:13.000Z2012-01-27T20:36:13.000ZLebdoghttps://diydrones.com/members/Lebdog<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3690173602?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>CX4 with GoProH2 attached;-)</p><p>I am trying to add perceived value to this drone and that's why I used the copper paint (hoping it looks pro photography quality like this)..</p></div>Electronics Deckhttps://diydrones.com/photo/electronics-deck-32011-01-28T01:41:51.000Z2011-01-28T01:41:51.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953458?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Shown populated with electronics. Velcro strip goes all the way down the deck. Electronics have a small strip on them as well. This allows adjusting them until the CG is just right.</p></div>Electronics Deckhttps://diydrones.com/photo/electronics-deck-22011-01-28T01:41:27.000Z2011-01-28T01:41:27.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952826?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Shown populated with electronics</p></div>Electronics Deck Templatehttps://diydrones.com/photo/electronics-deck-template2011-01-28T01:41:05.000Z2011-01-28T01:41:05.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952783?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>After completion, I held it up to my marker board and traced it. Then I measured different areas of it so you can create your own Electronics Deck.</p></div>Electronics Deck Installedhttps://diydrones.com/photo/electronics-deck-installed2011-01-28T01:41:04.000Z2011-01-28T01:41:04.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953371?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Shows how it goes all the way back to the tail. No electronics installed in this pic.</p></div>Hull internalhttps://diydrones.com/photo/hull-internal2011-01-28T01:40:27.000Z2011-01-28T01:40:27.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953285?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>This is what it looks like without modification. Lots of room in there. Most of it is difficult to access because it is behind the canopy and wings.</p></div>Electronics Deckhttps://diydrones.com/photo/electronics-deck-12011-01-28T01:40:14.000Z2011-01-28T01:40:14.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953199?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Created template using cardboard and carbon fiber rod. Many small scissor cuts required to get it to fit just right.</p></div>Electronics Deckhttps://diydrones.com/photo/electronics-deck2011-01-28T01:39:59.000Z2011-01-28T01:39:59.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952954?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Created template using cardboard and carbon fiber rod. Many small scissor cuts required to get it to fit just right.</p></div>Nose Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/nose-job-22011-01-28T01:39:44.000Z2011-01-28T01:39:44.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953160?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Velcro holds electronics and batteries in place</p></div>Nose Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/nose-job-12011-01-28T01:39:32.000Z2011-01-28T01:39:32.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952701?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Velcro holds electronics and batteries in place</p></div>Nose Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/nose-job2011-01-28T01:39:14.000Z2011-01-28T01:39:14.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953029?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Chopped nose off to allow easy access to hull.</p></div>Sky Surfer Paint Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/sky-surfer-paint-job-42011-01-28T01:38:54.000Z2011-01-28T01:38:54.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689953070?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Painted airframe to look more like a UAV and less like a toy. Added decals by printing them out on inkjet with clear sticker paper. Had to put shipping tape over top of them to prevent smudging of ink.</p></div>Sky Surfer Paint Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/sky-surfer-paint-job-32011-01-28T01:38:39.000Z2011-01-28T01:38:39.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952865?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Painted airframe to look more like a UAV and less like a toy. Added decals by printing them out on inkjet with clear sticker paper. Had to put shipping tape over top of them to prevent smudging of ink.</p></div>Sky Surfer Paint Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/sky-surfer-paint-job-22011-01-28T01:38:24.000Z2011-01-28T01:38:24.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952992?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Painted airframe to look more like a UAV and less like a toy. Added decals by printing them out on inkjet with clear sticker paper. Had to put shipping tape over top of them to prevent smudging of ink.</p></div>Sky Surfer Paint Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/sky-surfer-paint-job-12011-01-28T01:38:09.000Z2011-01-28T01:38:09.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952659?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Painted airframe to look more like a UAV and less like a toy. Added decals by printing them out on inkjet with clear sticker paper. Had to put shipping tape over top of them to prevent smudging of ink.</p></div>Sky Surfer Paint Jobhttps://diydrones.com/photo/sky-surfer-paint-job2011-01-28T01:37:53.000Z2011-01-28T01:37:53.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952622?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Painted airframe to look more like a UAV and less like a toy. Added decals by printing them out on inkjet with clear sticker paper. Had to put shipping tape over top of them to prevent smudging of ink. Aircraft stand concept based on <a href="http://www.upshotz.com/Airplanes/SkySurfer/15512309_DNpjf#1162714349_3RMMS-A-LB">http://www.upshotz.com/Airplanes/SkySurfer/15512309_DNpjf#1162714349_3RMMS-A-LB</a></p></div>Sky Surfer Washer Removalhttps://diydrones.com/photo/sky-surfer-washer-removal-12011-01-28T01:37:39.000Z2011-01-28T01:37:39.000ZHopperhttps://diydrones.com/members/Hopper<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3689952560?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p>Used the hot water method to remove the factory installed washers in 5 minutes without any damage to airframe. No pressure needed to pull them out. Simply boiled hot water in microwave.</p><p>Described here: <a href="http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15133584&postcount=236">http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15133584&postcount=236</a></p></div>