When i first started in this hobby I wanted to see if i could change the industry with cool designs. I been a 3d artist for years working in the game and TV industry. Not owning a 3D printer in 2014 I used a CNC and milled my first Quad based on the Horizon Blade. Along the way I would render images.
Here are a few.
I had no idea that Quads would be part of warfare for that matter i was hoping for the age of war fare was over. As a Gold star family member, I was wrong.
After using the Guts of the Blade i started to get parts from the designs from Timecop. He was a early designer of the Naze32. Seemed like everything i made few really well right off the bench.
One Product I liked to use was MDF and 1/4 birch plywood.
MDF composite is used in home and acoustic products.
Here is the 7" quad made in MDF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzlo4Ho939o
Enjoy.
Video from 2016
More MDF .
Cube black yes iām that old.
1/4 and 1/8 plywood, Birch plywood is a very strong material without pockets so it makes a nice frame without the need for expensive carbon sheets. Since its flat you can use a simple 1/8 mill and the 3 mm screws and standoffs are fun to assemble,. This design uses a center disk.
I made a rout underside with a thin sheet on aluminum that is placed in the arm. I had my son help me so let the LEDs glow! The CNC makes fast work.
