Aero L-39 Albatros - 50mm EDF jet

[FoamyDM]

So many great airplanes i want to build. This is to much.

Sing it!
I have printed it to add to the stack.
50mm is to only EDF size I don't have... maybe it's time to order one (or 2). Amazon has a ready to throw in a plane 3S or 4S kit for $42 (11 blade, 40A ESC and motor)

 

[Grifflyer]

Sorry it didn't work out, what power system were you using?

The way you put it the CG sound too far back...

 

[Grifflyer]

V2 underway!!

 

[OliverW]

I will build the V2. I dont know why I didn't build the V1. I have a red bottom ready to go.

 

[Grifflyer]

I will build the V2. I dont know why I didn't build the V1. I have a red bottom ready to go.

V2 will only be an EDF, but you could try retrofitting one yourself.

 

[OliverW]

V2 will only be an EDF, but you could try retrofitting one yourself.

I mean, it is only a few bucks for a new one!

 

[Grifflyer]

More progress!!
I've made it so that the elevator and the top fuselage plate are one piece.

I made it so the square part of the fuselage stops earlier to allow room for more of the folded stuff.

I changed up the shape of the exhaust area so it looks more like the real thing.

I also tapered the front and rear portions of the intakes.

 

[jfaleo1]

More progress!!
I've made it so that the elevator and the top fuselage plate are one piece.
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I made it so the square part of the fuselage stops earlier to allow room for more of the folded stuff.
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I changed up the shape of the exhaust area so it looks more like the real thing.
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I also tapered the front and rear portions of the intakes.
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This is looking great. I guess I need another 50mm fan

 

[Grifflyer]

Finished up the nose cone.

 

[Grifflyer]

Starting to look like a plane.

 

[jaredstrees]

The only problem I have here is I have all the pieces for v1 cut and ready to assemble. Actually cut them out in May, but just unpacked the box with the pieces ready to glue together. Oh well. Fly v1 until she dies and then build v2!

 

[Grifflyer]

Almost ready to fly!!!

Do you guys like it better with the wing fillet thing?

 

[jfaleo1]

Almost ready to fly!!!

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Do you guys like it better with the wing fillet thing?

Well I like it better, this is looking really good.

 

[Daniel Liutan]

Almost ready to fly!!!

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Do you guys like it better with the wing fillet thing?

New canopy looks fantastic!

 

[Grifflyer]

Ready to fly!! Hopefully I'll maiden it tomorrow.

 

[Grifflyer]

Maiden has been pushed to tomorrow due to weather.

 

[Daniel Liutan]

Maiden has been pushed to tomorrow due to weather.

So sad.
Strong gusty winds sweeps south east Australia yesterday. I crashed 1 x fms ki61 and 1 x mig15.
looking for your new L-39 to fill up my hanger.

 

[Grifflyer]

So sad.
Strong gusty winds sweeps south east Australia yesterday. I crashed 1 x fms ki61 and 1 x mig15.
looking for your new L-39 to fill up my hanger.

That's too bad, are they repairable?

 

[Grifflyer]

She flew!! It felt just like the original (maybe just a tad faster)

 

[Daniel Liutan]

She flew!! It felt just like the original (maybe just a tad faster)

Fantastic flight !!!
Looking forward the revised plan.