2022-2023 Winter Build Projects ***Official***

[Yankee2003]

I should really do a large project sometime hmm……. My current build is a Scale foamboard ARS300. View attachment 233367
Just need the cowling to be designed n cad and printed. Gonna fly it soon, going to be a 30 degree on sunday so maybe then.

30 degrees ?!?……I applaud your commitment. Plane looks nice. I am interested in you metal motor mount. Is that something you fabricated?

 

[Bo123]

30 degrees ?!?……I applaud your commitment. Plane looks nice. I am interested in you metal motor mount. Is that something you fabricated?

30 degrees celcius. The motor mount is one from an old hobbyking piper cub.

 

[Inq]

30 degree on sunday so maybe then

Burrr! And I was cold in mid 50s and sunny.

Edit: Oh... C, not F. Should have checked where you are down-under.

 

[Bo123]

Burrr! And I was cold in mid 50s and sunny.

Edit: Oh... C, not F. Should have checked where you are down-under.

haha yeah.

 

[b-29er]

Currently in the midst of re-designing my 2021 combat aircraft to answer multiple deficiencies, such as:
-What is landing gear?
-Why did I need to put 6lbs of battery sand in the nose to get a proper CG
-why did the wings weigh so much (think they're 10lbs a piece)
-Were the engines putting out the rated 12lbs each?
pictured, 2021 combat plane.

 

[Yankee2003]

Currently in the midst of re-designing my 2021 combat aircraft to answer multiple deficiencies, such as:
-What is landing gear?
-Why did I need to put 6lbs of battery sand in the nose to get a proper CG
-why did the wings weigh so much (think they're 10lbs a piece)
-Were the engines putting out the rated 12lbs each?
pictured, 2021 combat plane.
View attachment 233434

I hope to see the redesign flying combat at FF2023. It is always more fun with the ”heavies” mixing it up in the chaos.

 

[Hoomi]

I need to build my FT Edge 540.

 

[Hoomi]

I ordered the Power Pack for my FT Edge this weekend, so should have it this week. In the meantime, I pulled the electronics out of my first Alpha build, due to bad warping and delaminating on the unpainted Dollar Tree white foamboard, and built a second one from the SBK. Since our club is playing host to a STEM event this coming weekend, I wanted a flyable Alpha, since that series was designed by STEM students.

I took inspiration for the paint scheme from the USAF's newest trainer, the T7-A Redhawk, for this Alpha. It gives it a scale look, and the red tail should provide excellent in-flight visibility. I need to ask my Better Half to cut some USAF decals on her Cricut machine, to finish off the deco.

 

[Schuster]

plan to hit next spring running full speed!

 

[leaded50]

last project soon ready... build started as a American aircraft: 35`Kinner C-7 Envoy (who was made in 6 ex. 3 for the US Marines VIP) changed a little with the oldest prototype without cowling, just a Townsend ring. a few more windows/passenger space. And a Western Air Express livery.

 

[RobinChiu1112]

Absolutely! Love the idea of a winter build showcase. Can't wait to see everyone's creative cold-weather designs! Sharing mine for sure and tagging some friends to join the fun. #FTWinterBuilds ❄️✈️

 

[quorneng]

Never mind 20/23 this was my 23/24 winter build project.

A Swiss DH Venom of their aerobatic team. 1190mm span with a 50mm 11 blade EDF.
For hand launch/belly landing on rough grass the printed tip tanks are removed.
Not FT foam board but all done with 3mm XPS foam sheet nevertheless.