deny essex Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) As the title , a manual artificial flapper that I never used but bought as a project fitted with a 12 volt electric conversion ( the 2 batteries in the video are each 6 volt the 12 volt was flat ) Not quite as fast as I would like but dont think operateing it manualy could be much faster in my opinion, (I have used one manualy in the past and can think of better things to pull on than a cord) Because of the flappers weight and style I think running fast would be a problem due to wing weight and fixing securly. I doubt I will ever use it so it may be slapped in the for sale section when Ive finished the experimenting ( more sticky tape Igor ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFNPtOZ7cQ0&feature=player_detailpage Edited September 2, 2012 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Looks good mate. How did you make the flapper mechanism ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Would it hold a dead bird? As the decoy is of a flying bird, not a landing one........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Looks good mate. How did you make the flapper mechanism ? A modified large model servo in a mounting I made with purpose made mounting pegs , just connects to the spring that comes with the flapper. And no Chrispti it wasnt made or designed with real birds in mind. Edited September 3, 2012 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 A modified large model servo in a mounting I made with purpose made mounting pegs , just connects to the spring that comes with the flapper. And no Chrispti it wasnt made or designed with real birds in mind. Any chance of a picture of motor etc as i have one of these flappers and would like to try and convert it. Cheers Prov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Any chance of a picture of motor etc as i have one of these flappers and would like to try and convert it. Cheers Prov Will do some and try to get them on tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) As you can see to me there was far more work in trying to arrange the peg to break down but also to be a firm and secure fit. The motor once modified and mounted needs to marry well with the peg, the picture of an old mount I used to use is on the right, Its flat fibreglass but a plywood would do the trick no doubt. Although I used a modified model servo ( the stops cut out of the gearbox and the electronics dispensed with and battery wired direct to the motor for full rotational operation). Most of the radio control cars have usable servos and many can be picked up cheap from boot sales etc and disected for parts, and if the radio gear operates have a go at a little radio control operation as well why not I did and it worked out to about 35+ yards after fitting in suitable boxes. BTW the rear drive gears, motor, and full assembley mount on some of the smaller and cheaper radio contol cars can be used to drive rotary wings on full bodied decs. Any small motor of the voltage you wish to use that has the grunt and style to operate the decoy wings will do. Its all some DIY fun and as good as the effort you wish to put into it . Hope this helps. Edited September 3, 2012 by deny essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Hi Deny thanks for the pictures. I will be trying to convert mine when i get the parts. Thanks again Prov Edited September 3, 2012 by provider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hi Deny thanks for the pictures. I will be trying to convert mine when i get the parts. Thanks again Prov Your welcome , let us know how you get on and a pic when finished , if u get stuck and want info just msg me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provider Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatty Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 hi, does anyone have an ancient wagbi semark flapper that i could purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 If any one has got a spare one I can get them made at work on the lazer M1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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