ItMightFly
Active member
Is there a way you could scale the FT Corsair to 300%? This might be a build for next FliteFest
It depends on what needs to be done but generally:
-Resize to the desired percent
-Modify all A/B cuts to match foam depth
-Adjust tab depth
-Move tab locations
-Test
So far I've built all the plans I have linked to make sure they are pretty close. They usually need a few extra tweaks when you build but they should be 99%.
I can give the Viggen a go but I won't be able to test build it. So you're welcome to use my plans but please let me know if you had to modify anything to make it work so I can make the appropriate changes.
I'll work on the Viggen and will try to get it done in the next week.
I’ve always wondered the same thing, 🤨 hmm?So if you scale up like on just laser printer and the cuts for fold line are obviously bigger the DTFB, do you just split the difference down the middle or just stay to the inside?
Love your stuff...just found my canopy for A-10 once I am done with this experiment. Love your designs, plans and posts. Keep the coming! Regards, Bob
I’ve always wondered the same thing, 🤨 hmm?
FAQ
You don't have the plane/plans I'm looking for, will you make them for me?
If you've wanted to build plane X scaled to Y but aren't sure of the modifications that would be required then add a comment and let me know what you want to build, I'll do my best to make plans for you.
Did you create these plans?
I don't take credit for the following plans, FT and others have created them originally. I've just re-sized, adjusted tabs, A/B folds, and made other small adjustments to make them scale properly.
The electronics you recommend don't match what I've seen others use, what gives?
The suggested electronics are just my opinion, other options will work. I have tested the exact or very similar set up to what I've suggested but if you have questions about a different set up or how a plane will perform with a different set up please post a comment.
Do I need to know anything special before using these plans?
The plans are not perfect and some slight tweaks may be needed. If you have to alter any plans to make them work let me know and I'll adjust accordingly. I have built nearly every one of these planes so far and they all work great!
If I want to use one of the really fast electronic sets up, do I need to modify my build at all?
Make sure you add a CF or aluminum spar with anything more than the Good electronics.
Do I have to use DTFB with these plans?
No, but these plans are designed around the dimensions of DTFB so you might have to make other modifications to get everything to fit right.
You don't seem to offer tiled plans, how do I print full sized plans?
1. Open the PDF you want to print using Adobe Reader X.
2. Click the Print icon.
3. In the Print dialog box, click Poster.
4. Set Tile Scale to 100%.
5. Set Overlap to 0.005in.
6. Click Print.
PLANS
UMX
Coming soon!
50% - 5-600mm
Coming soon!
80% - 800mm
ELECTRONICS
Minimum
Good
Great
80+ MPH
100+ MPH
1000mah 3S
Blue Wonder
8x4 APC
400g
1000mah 3S
NTM 28-26 1350kv - 56g 220w
8x6 APC
420g
1500mah 3S
NTM 28-30 1200kv - 67g 350w
9x6 APC
500g
2000mah 3S
NTM 28-36 2200kv - 87g 700w
7x6 APC
580g
2000mah 4S
NTM 35-36 1800kv - 117g 875w
7x6 APC
680g
800mm PowerPodPlans 2000mah 4S will fit inside.FT Flyer - 525mm (Blue Wonder or smaller motor suggested)FT Viggen - 480mmFT MustangFT RacerReview - PlansFT Spitfireultramicrobe Messerschmitt & P51
120% - 12-1300mm
FT Old Fogey
150% - 14-1600mm
ELECTRONICS
Good
Great
3000+ mah 3S
117g 350w 910kv
10x4 APC
3000+ mah 4S
65g 300w 800kv or 89g 400w 1000kv
12x6 APC
4000+ mah 4S
171g 815w 900kv
12x6 APC
FT Bloody Wonder v2
Filken CorsairFT Spitfire
200% - Build tips
FT Spitfire - 2100mm (83in)Build Threads
FT Dusty - 1500mm (60in)Review - Plans - Build videoBuild Threads
FT Old Fogey - 1850mm (74in)Review - Plans - Build videoFT Mini Scout
What do you mean scaled plan? Tiled?Can I get a scaled plan
yea tiled for a4 paperWhat do you mean scaled plan? Tiled?
Adobe acrobat reader scales it and tiles it. You select print on your plan of choice, click on poster, then it will tile it for you, and you can chose how much you want to scale it up or downyea tiled for a4 paper
Dear could you please up scale the ft commuter upto 60" niches wingspanFAQ
You don't have the plane/plans I'm looking for, will you make them for me?
If you've wanted to build plane X scaled to Y but aren't sure of the modifications that would be required then add a comment and let me know what you want to build, I'll do my best to make plans for you.
Did you create these plans?
I don't take credit for the following plans, FT and others have created them originally. I've just re-sized, adjusted tabs, A/B folds, and made other small adjustments to make them scale properly.
The electronics you recommend don't match what I've seen others use, what gives?
The suggested electronics are just my opinion, other options will work. I have tested the exact or very similar set up to what I've suggested but if you have questions about a different set up or how a plane will perform with a different set up please post a comment.
Do I need to know anything special before using these plans?
The plans are not perfect and some slight tweaks may be needed. If you have to alter any plans to make them work let me know and I'll adjust accordingly. I have built nearly every one of these planes so far and they all work great!
If I want to use one of the really fast electronic sets up, do I need to modify my build at all?
Make sure you add a CF or aluminum spar with anything more than the Good electronics.
Do I have to use DTFB with these plans?
No, but these plans are designed around the dimensions of DTFB so you might have to make other modifications to get everything to fit right.
You don't seem to offer tiled plans, how do I print full sized plans?
1. Open the PDF you want to print using Adobe Reader X.
2. Click the Print icon.
3. In the Print dialog box, click Poster.
4. Set Tile Scale to 100%.
5. Set Overlap to 0.005in.
6. Click Print.
PLANS
UMX
Coming soon!
50% - 5-600mm
Coming soon!
80% - 800mm
ELECTRONICS
Minimum
Good
Great
80+ MPH
100+ MPH
1000mah 3S
Blue Wonder
8x4 APC
400g
1000mah 3S
NTM 28-26 1350kv - 56g 220w
8x6 APC
420g
1500mah 3S
NTM 28-30 1200kv - 67g 350w
9x6 APC
500g
2000mah 3S
NTM 28-36 2200kv - 87g 700w
7x6 APC
580g
2000mah 4S
NTM 35-36 1800kv - 117g 875w
7x6 APC
680g
800mm PowerPodPlans 2000mah 4S will fit inside.FT Flyer - 525mm (Blue Wonder or smaller motor suggested)FT Viggen - 480mmFT MustangFT RacerReview - PlansFT Spitfireultramicrobe Messerschmitt & P51
120% - 12-1300mm
FT Old Fogey
150% - 14-1600mm
ELECTRONICS
Good
Great
3000+ mah 3S
117g 350w 910kv
10x4 APC
3000+ mah 4S
65g 300w 800kv or 89g 400w 1000kv
12x6 APC
4000+ mah 4S
171g 815w 900kv
12x6 APC
FT Bloody Wonder v2
Filken CorsairFT Spitfire
200% - Build tips
FT Spitfire - 2100mm (83in)Build Threads
FT Dusty - 1500mm (60in)Review - Plans - Build videoBuild Threads
FT Old Fogey - 1850mm (74in)Review - Plans - Build videoFT Mini Scout