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[MikeyboyMC]

Ok. So I am a brand spankin new beginner at remote control modeling, and I am working on my first model, a Spitfire. But, I didn't feel like ordering the kit, nor the foamboard. Therefore I used some of the cardboard lying around the house. I did buy the Flite Test Power Pack C, but I am unsure if the 10" prop will fit my 33" wingspan. Can someone help a guy out and give some simple recommendations if this estimation is incorrect? (I am a complete n00b, so please use simple terms... 🤣)

 

[MikeyboyMC]

 

[MikeyboyMC]

Don't worry, I will paint it lol

 

[MikeyboyMC]

The black section on the previous photo is a trapdoor and inside is the location of the circuits, and the battery. I will adjust the batteries location to make it slightly tail-heavy, once I get one.

 

[MikeyboyMC]

These are all the individual components (except the servos, wire extensions, and battery.)

 

[MikeyboyMC]

This is all the components put together. (Minus the servos, battery, and tail section. I will work on that later. Right now I need to know if this current design is proper for strong flight.)

 

[FoamyDM]

a 10" prop will typically pull up to 4-5' wingspan. the challenge is to ensure the wieght to lift at the speeds you can get are good enough. I suspect you will have to be running this a little faster than foam.
Keep up posted

 

[MikeyboyMC]

a 10" prop will typically pull up to 4-5' wingspan. the challenge is to ensure the wieght to lift at the speeds you can get are good enough. I suspect you will have to be running this a little faster than foam.
Keep up posted

Thanks! I posted this last night, and I woke up early just to see if someone answered. This is an exciting project for me, and i need all the help i can get.

 

[sundown57]

A little putty, a little paint, make it look like what it ain't. I have seen a couple people in here build planes from cardboard. That always impresses me. BTW welcome to the forum, look forward to seeing the finish build.

 

[FoamyDM]

Yeah, Shame on me... Welcome aboard. if you have packing tape, it would be smart to ad some to ensure the tape doesn't release from the cardboard

 

[whackflyer]

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This is all the components put together. (Minus the servos, battery, and tail section. I will work on that later. Right now I need to know if this current design is proper for strong flight.)

@MikeyboyMC is it just me or does it look like your wing is on backwards? Not trying to ruin your fun, just trying to save you some trouble later...

 

[sundown57]

@MikeyboyMC is it just me or does it look like your wing is on backwards? Not trying to ruin your fun, just trying to save you some trouble later...

I agree.

 

[Aireal Anarchist]

maybe its just the photo......I have a concerns with the thrust angle of the motor. anyone else see an issue with the motor

 

[Maxx]

Ok. So I am a brand spankin new beginner at remote control modeling, and I am working on my first model, a Spitfire. But, I didn't feel like ordering the kit, nor the foamboard. Therefore I used some of the cardboard lying around the house. I did buy the Flite Test Power Pack C, but I am unsure if the 10" prop will fit my 33" wingspan. Can someone help a guy out and give some simple recommendations if this estimation is incorrect? (I am a complete n00b, so please use simple terms... 🤣)

Welcome to the forum my friend !

 

[MikeyboyMC]

@MikeyboyMC is it just me or does it look like your wing is on backwards? Not trying to ruin your fun, just trying to save you some trouble later...

No, my wing is fine. Lol I thought it looked weird at first too, but this is how some of the spitfire models were designed. Thanks for asking!

 

[MikeyboyMC]

maybe its just the photo......I have a concerns with the thrust angle of the motor. anyone else see an issue with the motor

Ok, it's not complete yet... Lol I only have the frame for it right now. I haven't actually mounted it yet... Lol

 

[MikeyboyMC]

Ok, it's not complete yet... Lol I only have the frame for it right now. I haven't actually mounted it yet... Lol

That for me would be a facepalm moment XD

 

[CarolineTyler]

You wing is 100% on backwards. In the picture. The leading edge of the wing has the greater thickness. Your ailerons are at the rear of the trailing edge..

 

[Aireal Anarchist]

No, my wing is fine. Lol I thought it looked weird at first too, but this is how some of the spitfire models were designed. Thanks for asking!

its backwards like they are telling you

 

[skymaster]

Hello and welcome. Nice i told some one else that commented that they did not have foam board where they lived. so i told him to try cardboard and he just laugh. your build is coming along just nice. if you could put a little packing tape inside the fuselage to connect the pieces and a little dab of hot glue. Next you need a little bondo, that is you soak a plain paper with white glue and added to the outside to make it nice and clean and it will also give you a little strength to the fuselage let it dry and them paint and walaaa! have a nice flight.