Anybody else scratch building tonight?

["Corpse"]

Do it!

 

[OliverW]

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😂

 

[shadeyB]

Well my Covid Viper F-16 is ready to go now where’s that good weather yer all talking about ???

 

[danskis]

@SquirrelTail what motor are you going to put on it? Thanks for the post as I might just have to get one too.

 

[OliverW]

@SquirrelTail what motor are you going to put on it? Thanks for the post as I might just have to get one too.

This one right here: http://www.valuehobby.com/power-systems/brushless-motors/outrunner-airplane/2206-1500kv-motor.html

And here's the servos I highly recommend: http://www.valuehobby.com/power-hd-dsm-44-digital-micro-servo.html

 

[shadeyB]

Well my Covid Viper F-16 is ready to go now where’s that good weather yer all talking about ???
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[luke k]

is there only elevons because i don't see ailerons on it?

 

[shadeyB]

is there only elevons because i don't see ailerons on it?

Yeah just bank n yank for now

 

[Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes]

Yeah just bank n yank for now

I noticed you've got St. Andrew's Cross on your left H-stab... Good choice.

 

[shadeyB]

I noticed you've got St. Andrew's Cross on your left H-stab... Good choice.

👌 and little salute to Maj Tom Moore on the right

 

[Mr. Gandalf]

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Nice.

 

[Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes]

On another note has anyone ever given leading edge slats a try? I'm gathering ideas for a bush plane project to compete with @Mr.Kitfox

 

[Grifflyer]

On another note has anyone ever given leading edge slats a try? I'm gathering ideas for a bush plane project to compete with @Mr.Kitfox

First off, I've never personally tried slats but I've heard they help the plane fly at slower speeds, and they're know fir decreasing aerobatic ability. @BATTLEAXE is the one with the kitfox, not me lol.

 

["Corpse"]

First off, I've never personally tried slats but I've heard they help the plane fly at slower speeds, and they're know fir decreasing aerobatic ability. @BATTLEAXE is the one with the kitfox, not me lol.

I might end up making your shrubsmacker with a power pack C. Just thought I'd let you know.

 

[whackflyer]

First off, I've never personally tried slats but I've heard they help the plane fly at slower speeds, and they're know fir decreasing aerobatic ability. @BATTLEAXE is the one with the kitfox, not me lol.

Slats are great for getting super slow and staying stable at slow speeds, but they greatly decrease roll rate and make the plane look worse. I think VG's are the way to go. They look cool, and are easy to install. One thing you can do is put VG's on the underside of the hstab, right in front of the elevator hinge. That helps retain elevator authority for STOL landings.

 

[Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes]

First off, I've never personally tried slats but I've heard they help the plane fly at slower speeds, and they're know fir decreasing aerobatic ability. @BATTLEAXE is the one with the kitfox, not me lol.

Your name was biggest on the plans so I got confused lol

Slats are great for getting super slow and staying stable at slow speeds, but they greatly decrease roll rate and make the plane look worse. I think VG's are the way to go. They look cool, and are easy to install. One thing you can do is put VG's on the underside of the hstab, right in front of the elevator hinge. That helps retain elevator authority for STOL landings.

I've only ever seen 3d printed VGs, has anyone done them another way? I'm a little limited in what I can do with this heat but I might give them a go.

Here's what I'm working on:

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Your name was biggest on the plans so I got confused lol

He did that on purpose. Its a give and take thing lol

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Your name was biggest on the plans so I got confused lol

I've only ever seen 3d printed VGs, has anyone done them another way? I'm a little limited in what I can do with this heat but I might give them a go.

Here's what I'm working on:
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You could laminate a few layers of posterboard together to trim out some triangles and sink them into the LE of the wing. Nice choice of bush plane btw

 

[Crawford Bros. Aeroplanes]

You could laminate a few layers of posterboard together to trim out some triangles and sink them into the LE of the wing. Nice choice of bush plane btw

That's not a bad idea, I could probably use popsicle sticks too. For now I'm just trying to get the proportions right, I cut out the fuselage based on a 3-view I had but the windscreen looks really short for some reason. Once I get the wing on it should look fine.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

That's not a bad idea, I could probably use popsicle sticks too. For now I'm just trying to get the proportions right, I cut out the fuselage based on a 3-view I had but the windscreen looks really short for some reason. Once I get the wing on it should look fine.

Whats the wingspan?