FT-Viggen Review

[RCExplorer]

Another great video guys!! Can't wait to get this one in the air!

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[Flynn]

To me it looked like a camera rig to film the outside of the Viggen while flying it. I'm guessing it was two cameras to balance it out with a free rotating pivot point.

It threw me off too. It got great aerial footage though.

I just saw Knoptop with something very similar!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtoz-HUfzz8&list=UU9irdFPmwPJOGQotvGzA79Q&feature=share

 

[ofiesens2]

I'm surprised that David didn't repeat the quote," I landed it," from the scratch build glider challenge last fall after he crashed the burning Viggen at the end

 

[skindoc]

Great episode and what an awesome plane, David. Take my $39 plus shipping, please. You guys are exceptionally talented. Keep it rocking.

 

[catapultcat]

The FT Viggen is an outstanding design in its beautiful execution of design and simplicity. This is my first post so I am not sure how to ask questions of the designer, David. But David if you are able to get this message I would be most interested in finding where you had the decal set camo pattern reproduced and if you could share what that cost was. Even though Flite test will not be offering it for purchase it would be helpful for this and future projects I would like to pursue. Thanks much!

 

[12many]

Hi Guys, Looks like you got me too! I Have ordered the Baby Blender along with the FT Crusier speed build kits, than after working on them watched the Speedster video, looked like a fun plane, So, scratchbuilt the Speedster. Just tried to fly and tore the wing off, and now this? Blender and Crusier are not finished yet, but guess I have a few more days with the 12 inches of snow coming in, to try to make room for the" Viggen" ! Waiting to see it arrive on my workbench! Great Job! Thank you All!

 

[Christopher14]

catapultcat,

if I am not mistaken ( I shore hope not ;-) the episode this Wednesday will be the Viggen build and the file for the decals should be in that article.

 

[rcspaceflight]

Please upload the sticker template as a blank template? That way modelers can download and paint/fill the templates to their preferences and then have the stickers printed. I assume the stickers add to durability for the plane even as they add weight.

You could probably use the plans as the blank template. The vinyl decals just lay flat on top of every piece of foam board. At least that's what it looks like.

I'll probably do the opposite and end up using the decals as plans when I make the Viggen for RC Desk Pilot. (It would make it easier for me to line up the decals onto the 3D model.)

 

[Bolvon72]

When I started scratchbuilding, the Baby Blender was the new plane and, comparing it to the first few I thought it was phenomenal what they were doing with simple cheap foam board. Every plane after that has been such an great leap in accomplishment I can't even imagine where this is leading. Such an amazing design David.

 

[Matty]

Vhere are ze planz?

...Ve av vays of making you talk...

 

[rc nut]

you are very talanted david well done the jet is beutifull well done

 

[Starssadar]

Great episode!
David I really am a fan of your work, maybe it's the swedish attention for detail, we're also a bit like that in Switzerland.

Very nice plane too, I think I'll build one, and then maybe I'll try the widkin Gripen
http://www.flitetest.com/articles/foamboard-jas-39-gripen-edf-part-1-model-plans

It's a shame you burnt the heavy one though, the afterburner looked beautiful.

Maybe you could do an afterburner out of a rocket engine and do some high speed FPV? That would be a challenge!

 

[JamesWhom]

Great episode guys, I left a comment on the youtube video, but yeah, probably my favourite episode yet haha! As someone else said, review - bit of building - flying - and then crashing in a ball of flames. What more could you ask for? Thanks.

 

[ReDeYe]

That is one of my favorite episodes. You guys should definetly have a spot on tv (discovery channel G4 network etc etc.) Cant wait to get one of these planes in the air. David it will be sad to see you go back to sweden. Hopefully you will be doing some episodes from home. You are a very smart human being and a great addition to the flite test team.

 

[hotwax]

Hi David,

decoration is ready, you can bring out the plans.

 

[LordVader]

I too, would like to see those plans. I also have ways of making you talk, David! I could send some of my storm troopers to see you.lol...............

 

[Edwinkania]

I liked the video and am looking forward to the build video and plans. Just went to Dollar Tree after work and before the storm, this way I have something to do while it is snowing. EDF's are becoming my favorite, I did a EDF Versa Wing called the VERSA Jet. Still flies. I have over 4 hours of flight time with a GoPro strapped to it. I converted it to FPV for the spring, cant wait till the snow melts and I can fly all my planes again.

 

[Edwinkania]

Hi David,

decoration is ready, you can bring out the plans.

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What did you print that on? And is it water proof(PA has wet mornings).

 

[ReDeYe]

I have some black dollar tree foam board I am going to use for this build. Kind of a stealth viggen.

 

[F1wanabe]

Hmmm. It's Wednesday February 12, 2014, tomorrow and Friday we are getting 2 feet of snow, perfect time to build something, but, I don't see the ft viggen plan download! I guess I better print out another frcfoamies alpha jet mk2 plan!