Anybody else scratch building tonight?

[The Hangar]

What was that, again?

It’s a 3D biplane modeled after the Flex Innovations Mamba.

 

[ScratchBuildMast]

It’s a 3D biplane modeled after the Flex Innovations Mamba.

Ahh, got it!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Where and how are the servos installed? I have a bad habit of laying them sideways against the inside spar, centering them and just punching a small hole in the top wing where the servo horn will stick through. Problem with that is if I have an issue I have to cut into the bottom of the wing to get to the servo... but o. The other hand, if it's right, it's a real clean look...

On this one I might have to lay them horizontal inside the wing like you do. It can be a cleaner look if done right, vertical it is easier to work on. These ones will be installed 2/3rds the wat to the wing tip from the root just because the ailerons are way out there, just like the FT Racer.

 

["Corpse"]

finally finished the 1914 monoplane hybrid. 60-inch wingspan, 48 inches long and weighs in full up at 3 pounds 12 oz. one 10 inch prop and 2 6-inch. if it will fly it should look amazing in the air.

That looks really nice! I'm gonna be building a bleriot XI channel crosser soon. I like your tri motor version a lot.

 

[Captain Jay]

finally finished the 1914 monoplane hybrid. 60-inch wingspan, 48 inches long and weighs in full up at 3 pounds 12 oz. one 10 inch prop and 2 6-inch. if it will fly it should look amazing in the air.

Thats looks awesome!!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

finally finished the 1914 monoplane hybrid. 60-inch wingspan, 48 inches long and weighs in full up at 3 pounds 12 oz. one 10 inch prop and 2 6-inch. if it will fly it should look amazing in the air.

Lookin good buddy, another tri-motor. I like the tail section, is it balsa or 3D printed?

 

[sundown57]

That looks really nice! I'm gonna be building a bleriot XI channel crosser soon. I like your tri motor version a lot.

The Bleriot is another plane I love the looks of, If you ever find plans for it please share I would build that today.

 

[sundown57]

Lookin good buddy, another tri-motor. I like the tail section, is it balsa or 3D printed?

the fuse is 3D, the wings and tail are foamboard, if it was all 3d it would weigh like 8 pounds according to the planes. I can't imagine what motor would pull that.

 

[The Hangar]

the fuse is 3D, the wings and tail are foamboard, if it was all 3d it would weigh like 8 pounds according to the planes. I can't imagine what motor would pull that.

Rimfire

 

[sundown57]

just did a quick search for the price of rimfire motors. they sure are proud of their product lol

 

[BATTLEAXE]

just did a quick search for the price of rimfire motors. they sure are proud of their product lol

There are a few people who really like them... supply and demand I guess

 

[sundown57]

I'm sure for 200 + bucks there is a lot to like. All 3 of mine together cost like 35. lol

 

[The Hangar]

Yeah, they definitly are pricy, but I sure love mine!

 

["Corpse"]

Rimfire

I was reading through that and thought, @Cookie better not say Rimfire! LOL

 

["Corpse"]

The Bleriot is another plane I love the looks of, If you ever find plans for it please share I would build that today.

I'm working on my CAD skills, so if I make one I'll definitely make plans for everybody.

 

[sundown57]

I've spent months looking for plans to planes like these. They are very few and far between.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I've spent months looking for plans to planes like these. They are very few and far between.

You have an affinity for the WW1 planes?

 

[sundown57]

You have an affinity for the WW1 planes?

WWI planes are cool but to me, by then they had it pretty much figured out. I kinda enjoy trying to bring back the ideas of the really early birds. Like turn of the century when everyone was experimenting on flight. I think it's very cool to see a bird from like 100 years ago take to the air again.

 

[sundown57]

maybe cause I remember them from my childhood? (Figured id beat everyone else to the punch lol. )

 

[The Hangar]

maybe cause I remember them from my childhood? (Figured id beat everyone else to the punch lol. )

Lol - you too @buzzbomb