Master series style mini B-17

[foamboardflyer]

For a long time I have had the idea to make a b-17 with the ez pack. So after Flite fest I played a round with different ways of doing it. I first tried a profile design, but I thought it was too simple, so a few days later I was just sitting doing nothing playing with a peace of foam board when I discovered that if you peel the paper off one side and then form it (the same way you form the master series planes) and then peel off the other side you can create the same kind of models and also decrease the weight about 40% and when you’re working with models this small every gram counts. I’m planning on eventually making plans for this (no pun intended)

here is a few photos of what I was talking about.

The way I made the wing was I molded both halves and then made a very shallow bevel all around each half of the wing and then glued the two halves together.

It makes a good wing and probably does not need a spar.

Its very close to being finish, I’m going to start on v2 and plans after I get this one finished.

 

[Michael9865]

Amazing.

 

[Bo123]

Wow, thats an amazing plane for the size.

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

lovely simply lovely

 

[Baron VonHelton]

Can't wait to see it painted.....!!! Have you picked out what paint job you'll use?

 

[foamboardflyer]

Can't wait to see it painted.....!!! Have you picked out what paint job you'll use?

I’m torn between these two

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I’m torn between these two View attachment 207775 View attachment 207776

the second is better for visibility but the first gives it a better ols=d style war look

 

[foamboardflyer]

Here is a few pics from the first maiden.

It doesn’t turn very sharp, I think I’ll have to find a bigger field. I can barely fly a Mini scout here.
I’m going to start on the finishing touches. I think I’ll go with the silver pant job.

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

Here is a few pics from the first maiden. View attachment 207784

It doesn’t tern very sharp, I think I’ll have to find a bigger field. I can barely fly a Mini scout here.
I’m going to start on the finishing touches. I think I’ll go with the silver pant job.

cant wait for the plans

 

[FoamyDM]

Great work!

 

[foamboardflyer]

Almost ready for paint

 

[foamboardflyer]

It weighs in at 73 grams.

 

[foamboardflyer]

I was wondering what software I should use for the plans. I know that Josh uses Coreldraw, but a subscription to Coreldraw is $250 for one year, that’s a little too expensive for me. I was also wondering how to tile the plans?

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

I was wondering what software I should use for the plans. I know that Josh uses Coreldraw, but a subscription to Coreldraw is $250 for one year, that’s a little too expensive for me. I was also wondering how to tile the plans?

to tile the plans use adobe reader Dc,
to make the plans use INKSCAPE with eggbot

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Or fusion 360 and inkscape together.. @Whit Armstrong has good tutorials for designing planes

 

[Baron VonHelton]

I was wondering what software I should use for the plans. I know that Josh uses Coreldraw, but a subscription to Coreldraw is $250 for one year, that’s a little too expensive for me. I was also wondering how to tile the plans?

I've used Paintshop Pro for YEARS. I trust it & love it.

 

[foamboardflyer]

My power has been out all day so I haven’t been able to work on the plans

 

[foamboardflyer]

Powers back. I have autocad and windows on my computer. In Whit Armstrongs video he used fusion360 for Mac, could I use autocad, or should I get fusion360?

 

[foamboardflyer]

I have decided to change the name of this thread. I’m going to be building a lot of different planes (mostly warbirds) so If someone wants to work with me on the plans I would love to, but for now I’m going to just post pictures and tell you how to make your own motels.
I going to put the b-17 on hold for now, I want to get an airbrush to paint it.
I think I’m going to build a 262 next

All of my models will use the EZ pack and the same building techniques as my b-17.

 

[Baron VonHelton]

Motels? ROFL.......Auto correct FTW!!