My original swift had been cut-down in stages until I got it to a point that I loved and its been absolutely fantastic to fly and it became affectionately known as the "Franken Swift"! But Its getting a bit tired and I think its time for a new build before the summer leaves us once more :)

Of course I started with another Maxi-Swift but this time I wanted:

a) More speed (theres a bit too much drag on my curry 'messy' build)
b) Perfect Balance (While the CG is spot on the balance across the wing span was never 100% perfect).
c) A tidier looking wing :)

I don't tend to go for flashy builds so this is something a big different for me :D

Heres the original "Fraken Swift" compared to a brand new 'un-cut' Maxi Swift, you can see the line on the left-half that indicates where I am goin gto cut to.

[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/IMG_1260.JPG[/img]

Here are the MK1 dimensions:
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/old_wing-cg.JPG[/img]

And the MK2, Notice that I've also reduced the sweep angle on the rear, so I can mount the motor further forward.. I will probably also 'bow tie' the rear once I've mounted the motor.
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/new-swift.JPG[/img]

Theres a nice bag of EPP left over :D
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/IMG_1269.JPG[/img]

After a bit of chopping and changing here is the MK1 v's MK2:
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/IMG_1263.JPG[/img]


The elevons and winglets have been painted black, I've also reduced the length of the winglets by 50mm and cut the elevons down by a similar factor to the main-wing.
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/IMG_1268.JPG[/img]

A quick mock-up:
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/IMG_1267.JPG[/img]

I also have plans to blunt the nose and fit a G.Collins camera pod, but thats still to come:
[img]http://www.dohc.co.uk/temp/FPV/frankenswift2/z2_pod_dims.jpg[/img]

The whole thing will also be laminated and I've got some decals ordered :D