Build Story
Bell UH1N final assembly
Danny D.
Chapter 5 of 5
Maiden flight
Oct 19, 2025
Maiden flight, weather was not fine, lots of wind but could not wait....
950 Rpm 45Amps current draw @ 50 volt
13 Minute flight , 3000mAH left of the 10.000mAH in the lipo's
Weight approx 18 Kg
No major adjustments needed.
16 Comments
Danny amazing work... as always...
Thanks, we like to do it right.
Excellent!
Thanks pal !
Excellent work and detail. How did you add the rivets?
They were milled with a stainless steel tube in a handheld drilling machine. I will post some extra pictures .
This is the milling aid strip, so the distance of the rivets is consistent.
This is how it works.
Stainless steel tube 3 x 2 mm
The big advantage is that you can continue uninterrupted, no glue that has to cure.
good job 👍
Thank you, this working method has no depth reduction after painting
Hi Danny, I switched from blue to yellow cruciforms on the tail coupling. The yellows are more durable and less susceptible to deformation than the blues.
Thanks for your reply, i will keep it in mind.
Well done!
Great job Danny