Aero L-39 Albatros - 50mm EDF jet

[FoamyDM]

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

Great job! Do you mind summing up the improvements from V1 to V2?

 

[JGplanes]

Been eyeing this for a while, and really enjoyed seeing v1 at FF. V2 is definitely at the top of my build list as soon as plans are out. If only I could find some more time...

 

[Grifflyer]

Great job! Do you mind summing up the improvements from V1 to V2?

1. The Elevator and the Top Plate of the fuse are now one piece.
2. The side profile of the Exhaust matches the full size L-39
3. The bottom of the Fuse from the TE of the Wing to the Exhaust is now curved/folded
4. The EDF Mount is a bit sturdier
5. The Wing has alignment tabs for the Tip Tanks
6. The LE of the Wing now has Wing Fillets
7. The square part of the Fuse now stops earlier
8. Tying into #7, everything in front of the square part has been redone
9. The canopy has been redone
10. The front and rear sections of the Intakes have been tapered

I think that's it.
I'm also getting help from @Zephyr1 to test out a 70mm version of the design!!

 

[Zephyr1]

Yep! Mine should be mostly finished tonight, whenever I decide from which jet to steal a 70mm fan from ...rip the MiG

 

[jfaleo1]

Yep! Mine should be mostly finished tonight, whenever I decide from which jet to steal a 70mm fan from ...rip the MiG

Aww poor MiG. I look forward to seeing the 70 mm version from you two. My 50mms are all busy so the the 70 mm is what I have available right now.

 

[Zephyr1]

Almost there!

 

[Grifflyer]

Sweet!!

 

[richb2599]

Are the v2 plans available somewhere?

 

[Grifflyer]

Are the v2 plans available somewhere?

No not yet, the design is still being tested.

If you would like to be a beta builder I'd be more than happy to send them to you.

 

[richb2599]

Thanks for the offer but I'll just patiently wait for final plans. I actually plan to scale them up slightly to accommodate a 64mm edf.

 

[Grifflyer]

I've got the plans ready to go but it might be a little bit before I release them, I'm going to attempt to do a build video.

 

[Zephyr1]

I will be attempting a flight with the 70mm EDF either tomorrow or this weekend.

 

[Grifflyer]

Progress on the build video is chugging along nicely.

 

[Daniel Liutan]

I've got the plans ready to go but it might be a little bit before I release them, I'm going to attempt to do a build video.

I've got the plans ready to go but it might be a little bit before I release them, I'm going to attempt to do a build video.

It looks beautiful!!!
Actually I believe most fans following this article are experienced FT builder. I pretty sure we can figure it out.
But even one more minute waiting are killing us! Please release the V2 plan, please.

 

[Grifflyer]

It looks beautiful!!!
Actually I believe most fans following this article are experienced FT builder. I pretty sure we can figure it out.
But even one more minute waiting are killing us! Please release the V2 plan, please.

Haha thanks!!

 

[Grifflyer]

Almost ready for paint!!!

Do any of you have some good ideas for paint schemes, right now I like these two, but I'm open to suggestions.

 

[whackflyer]

Both of these are legit...

 

[jfaleo1]

Almost ready for paint!!!

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Do any of you have some good ideas for paint schemes, right now I like these two, but I'm open to suggestions.
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Check out the jet class race paint jobs from the Reno air races. www.airrace.org
Some really interesting paint jobs there. But I do like the grey/black camouflaged scheme.

 

[Daniel Liutan]

Once I get the plan and build mine, i am going to paint it like this

 

[FoamyDM]

Has anyone figured out a modular edf design? I have too many edf planes needing the 50mm? (this being one)