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мɑгκ @drumrollplease.bsky.social · Apr 10

An important lesson from Jean-Luc Picard that I’m still sharing all these years later.

Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Jan 25

Progress on the main rear doors. Not a perfect fit, but close enough. I need to move this project along 🤓 #rcplane #3dprinting #arado234 #retracts #wwii #dadslife

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Jan 20

#rcplanes #3dprinting #arado #aviation #fun

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Jan 9

Arado progress is slow, but rewarding. #rcplanes #3dprinting #warbird #balsa #dadslife

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Jan 8

Watch those fingers 🤓

Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 18

Designing, cutting, assembling and gluing…this 1:12 scale Arado 234 is slowing taking shape. #rcplane #lasercut #arado234 #happylife

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 11

This book 📕 Look I am not sure what to tell you…but everyone should read this book - assuming you can get past the prologue (terrifying). Read this book if you care about humanity, and want your children and your grandchildren to grow old on this beautiful planet of ours. #anniejacobsen #nuclearwar

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

You are a machine!

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

This was my first set up - super easy and cheap.

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

The “Spotter” camera and video transmitter are $32usd and a low end set of analog goggles are about $70usd on AliExpress. This camera/transmitter can be moved from plane to plane easily (well placed 20lb velcro 😎). So for $100 plus shipping you are FPV’n!

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

Nice.

Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

Sometimes, things just don’t go as planned, lol. #rcplanes #habusts #rccrash #vrcms #thatsucks

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

Digital is the way to go for crisp clean FPV experience, but analog is way cheaper, easier to set up and pretty darn good too.

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

Yes. I think so…honestly can’t remember exactly.

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

Haha…that pole came up fast!

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

The wingspan is 2 metres and I run a 4s 9000mah Lipo - flying weight is just shy of 8.5lbs.

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

These are some of the components.

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

How about you?

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

I use a DJI goggles along with a compatible and programmable air unit, and Ardupilot for set up (and RunCam camera if I plan to make a video).

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

I use light weight PLA and create a fuselage typically with walls (single layer) about 5mm apart - with an gyroid infill at 5%. Of course some areas like where the wing attach to the fuselage are a different set up and are usually tied in with the landing gear set up for strength. I design in Fus360

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 4

B25 - Mitchell Bomber. Retirement flight 2024 - big and bold and fun to fly. #vrcms #rcplanes #b25 #funflying #dadslife #runcam

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 3

Oh yes, for sure.

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 3

I called this one a “Dragon Fly” - truth is while it looked damn impressive on the bench, she flew like a wounded duck, lol 😂 #3dprinting #rcplanes #dragonfly #justhavingfun

Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 3

Love building RC planes - One of my fave custom designs - 3d printed fuse and other components, along with classic balsa constructed wing. #rcplanes #3dprinting #livingthedream

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Lawrence Lewis @lawrencelewis.bsky.social · Dec 3

Nice 👍🏽

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