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Maybe. What's in it for me?
I might actually. 2 cf 2822s on a 4 cell 4000mah with CR 6x6 props might work.
I might actually. 2 cf 2822s on a 4 cell 4000mah with CR 6x6 props might work.
So, when are you gonna show us the big planes, Thurmond! lolGreat build!
Here is my favorite rendition of the F22 Foamy:
Thurmond
It's a little rough around the edges, but only my second scratchbuild -- FT Versa was my first, from Elmers foam board (pricier than DT, but seems to be tougher and heavier). The Ft-22 was from DT foamboard (one sheet black, 2/3 of a sheet of white). Not sure if you can see the bamboo on the wing fronts. Don't know how well it will work, but I figured I'd give it a try. Maybe more decorations later, but I'd rather just get it in the air. Motor mount and a FT-22 speedbuild kit for my son should be in the mail. Not sure yet what motor I'll run, a hextronik 24G, blue wonder, or park 370 (stupid non-metric shaft), but will probably use 8x3.5 or 8x4 props, an 18A Plush and maybe my 2S 2200mah or if its too pokey, a 3S. I'm still trying to figure out power combos, so suggestions welcome.
So, when are you gonna show us the big planes, Thurmond! lol
> Hunterhunter?
You mean my handle? The constellation, Orion the Hunter. Nice and visible these days in the Winter sky.
Could it be possible to add rudders and ailerons to the wings and vertical stabilizer?
Ok thanks I'm still fairly new to the hobby and I was just wondering if it would work wellSmall planes generally don't like more control surfaces. It's not that they won't do anything, it's that they don't do much. The ailerons seem like it would be more work, and more weight due to the servos, without any change in how it flies. The rudder might not do enough to be worth it. But I think the rudder would still be worth a try. The ailerons just seem redundant.
HI guys, besides from being new here, I am new to scratch building. Can I build this exact model out of EPP?
You should be able to. EPP can be a little too flexible so you'd probably want to stiffen up the wings around the prop slot with some wooden dowels or Popsicle sticks. If the EPP doesn't have any paper on it, you might want to use packing tape to cover the EPP to help stiffen it.