2021 mini scout challenge!

[The Hangar]

Happy new year everybody! I’m going to start off the new year with a new community challenge where the objective is to build the lightest mini scout possible. The mini scout is a timeless classic - most people have built one at some point and I’m pretty sure we’ve all loved ours. This challenge will allow you to show off your building skills and creativity while you try to build the lightest mini scout possible.


Here are the rules:

1) No modifying the plans. Building out of different types/thicknesses of foam (or balsa) is ok, but in the end it needs to be a stock mini scout without scaling or changed proportions.

2) Have fun! Be creative, try new techniques, and learn from each other. If you’re not satisfied with your first attempt, try again!


The deadline for your final entry will be at 11:59 January 31 in whatever country/timezone you’re in.

At the moment I don’t have any prizes planned other than bragging rights.

Have fun and good luck!

 

[The Hangar]

First place goes to @Samh with an AUW of 49 grams!
Second place goes to @MooreRC with an AUW of 51 grams!
Third place goes to @BlockerAviation with an AUW of 68 grams!


Honorable mention goes to @Intashu with an AUW of 54 grams, but wasn’t able to fly it.

Way to go everyone who participated, and whether your mini scout flew or not, we all had a lot of fun!

 

[The Hangar]

Participants:
@Flyingshark
@SquirrelTail
@The Hangar
@Grifflyer
@Ryan O.
@Matthewdupreez
@Paracodespoder
@MooreRC
@BlockerAviation
@Joe Carpino
@Stress Test
@flyingkelpie
@Intashu
@mastermalpass
@Samh
@Stress Test

 

[Flyingshark]

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Happy new year everybody! I’m going to start off the new year with a new community challenge where the objective is to build the lightest mini scout possible. The mini scout is a timeless classic - most people have built one at some point and I’m pretty sure we’ve all loved ours. This challenge will allow you to show off your building skills and creativity while you try to build the lightest mini scout possible.


Here are the rules:

1) No modifying the plans. Building out of different types/thicknesses of foam (or balsa) is ok, but in the end it needs to be a stock mini scout without scaling or changed proportions.

2) Have fun! Be creative, try new techniques, and learn from each other. If you’re not satisfied with your first attempt, try again!


The deadline for your final entry will be at 11:59 January 31 in whatever country/timezone you’re in.

At the moment I don’t have any prizes planned other than bragging rights.

Have fun and good luck!

Count me in!

 

[OliverW]

I'm in. Motor should be here sometime next week

 

[GliderFlyer]

Is rubber power allowed?

 

[Ryan O.]

I'm in if I can find time

 

[Grifflyer]

Oooo another challenge I can win count me in

 

[The Hangar]

Is rubber power allowed?

Yep! It has to have rc control though.

 

[The Hangar]

Oooo another challenge I can win count me in

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch...

 

[The Hangar]

I'm in if I can find time

Sounds good! The mini scout is a super quick build.

 

[OliverW]

I'm shooting for an 80g weight on mine minus the battery. I've got a couple ideas to keep it light and strong...

 

[Grifflyer]

Are there any rules on power system? If I put a 1s system on a scout it’ll be way lighter than someone who only has an A pack system. Do we have to show proof of flight?
Does the weigh in happen at the ready to fly weight?

 

[DinosEatPeople1]

I would like to join. I am considering doing balsa instead of foam but I am itching to do a quick foam build.

 

[OliverW]

Are there any rules on power system? If I put a 1s system on a scout it’ll be way lighter than someone who only has an A pack system. Do we have to show proof of flight?
Does the weigh in happen at the ready to fly weight?

I believe it is weighed in without the battery, and you can do a 1s setup, and you have to show proof of flight

 

[DinosEatPeople1]

Could I cut holes into the airframe to lighten it? Or would that be a not stock mini scout?

 

[The Hangar]

Could I cut holes into the airframe to lighten it? Or would that be a not stock mini scout?

As long as it has enough rigidity to fly, then it’s fine.

 

[The Hangar]

Are there any rules on power system? If I put a 1s system on a scout it’ll be way lighter than someone who only has an A pack system. Do we have to show proof of flight?
Does the weigh in happen at the ready to fly weight?

If you can get it to fly off a 1s system then go for it!

 

[Ryan O.]

Would making one out of Carbon Fiber and tissue covering for the fuselage be modifying the plans?

 

[Grifflyer]

Technically it’s not changing the proportions