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Alex created this custom graphic using permanent pens directly on the body of the quad-copter.

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The drawing begins. To give Alex a blank canvas I first dismantled all that I could from the main body. I then removed all the stickers and use nail varnish remover to get rid of the residue. It took roughly three evenings (while watching films) to complete.

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Once Alex had finished the design we had to keep the pen from being rubbed off, so I used a clear spray lacquer. Before I could use this I had to make sure everything was clean and that all the screw holes and motors were covered. I used blu-tack and masking tape for this. Where the lacquer went on too thick, the pen lines started to bleed a little, from them I made sure I applied the thinnest coats I could.

After about 5 coats it was ready..

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I also recently invested in this FPV system. I’ve only tested it a couple of times, but its pretty amazing.

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Massive thanks to Alex for taking the time to do this.