Anybody else scratch building tonight?
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MaxTheFliteFreak
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Off-topic jes
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This, is so Beautiful I literally made it my wall paper
Yankee2003
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I like the extra cowl detail as well. Good detail, nice landing gear and a beautiful design. inspires me to build something new.
Nice work. Good luck on your maiden.
mastermalpass
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Looking forward to seeing how it flies. That open hatch in the bonnet with those two side intakes make it look beastly!
MaxTheFliteFreak
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Those intakes and that canopy are a nice touch. Specs?
Bo123
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1.1m wingspan. 3536 1000kv motor 60a esc 11x7 prop 2200 4s.
Bo123
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thanks
The open bit on the top needs to be covered. Might have to put and air intake into it tho for cooling. Thanks.
Off-topic jes
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I’m going to be rather honest guys, I haven’t been feeling as enthusiastic about the hobby as I used to I’m feeling rather burnt out and bored of it. do you guys have any suggestions on what I should build next or what I should do to prevent me from losing my love for the hobby?
Taildragger
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Designing a MKII of something...
RossFPV
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I think flite test made a v2 of theirs too.
FlyerInStyle
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I would say, build a sport flier, atleast for me, some rolls and loops can always put a smile on my face. something like the simple stick
we all have those moments, and you will probaby find some new aspect of thsi hobby that you would love. maybe build an indoor drone to fly often?
Taildragger
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I said MKII for a reason. Not just a different version, but I did a complete redesign of my mini kitfox
RossFPV
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I was trying not to say the name so i dont spoil the surprise!
Yankee2003
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The reason I love the hobby is the things you can learn, the flight envelopes you can explore.
Take advantage of the new year and challenge yourself to a new part of the hobby you haven’t explored. For me it has been the exploration of multi-engine models and the radio programming that makes them different. Besides making preparations for FF 2023, I started a Top Flight 60 Corsair. A fairly involved balsa build that will challenge me for the next few months. Sourcing retracts, fiberglassing a large balsa model, airbrushing a nice finish, and converting a plane that was designed decades ago for Nitro engines to electric. All new areas of RC for me. Maybe you can find and refurbish a neglected airframe someone else has decided to part with. Tons of techniques and electronics to keep your brain engaged.
I also bought a NX8 so I can learn some forward programming ( I have always flown Futaba) with Spektrum so I can set up an FT Tudor with all the stability and safe features like an Apprentice. Have my grandson learn on it and enjoy all the ups and downs involved in that. Yes I could buy a RTF Apprentice..but there is no challenge in that.
It is easy to get a bit ……bored…once to have mastered skills you never imagined you could develop. A simple loop, Cuban 8 or 4 point roll get a bit mundane after you can execute a rolling circle or a slow roll for the entire length of the runway. Going fast…awesome…until the EDF jet that scared you when you bought it, slowly turns into a one trick pony.
Eventually it happens to all of us. We get pretty good at this and wonder what else is there to learn. You are not alone.
Create, learn, imagine and explore. And when you maiden that new experience….the joy of flight will once again show on your face.
Find a new corner of RC. The small door in the far corner of a dusty basement that leads to a dark tunnel. A journey that can only be seen as far ahead as your lantern can light in front of you. Slowly leading you, 5 ft…10ft at a time to a new destination.
You never know where it may take you.
Don’t give up hope…there are exciting revelations waiting beyond your horizons.
Brian B
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Hard to get a read on what would rev you up without knowing a lot more about you. Is it building or flying that needs spark? But here's an out of the box thought.
Like the old-timers would say, graduate up from radio control to free flight!
Having a perfectly trimmed bird circle up one way on a steep climb, transition to opposite circles on the glide down, maybe catch a thermal, that's a thrill. Achieve a perfect flight, from pure design and execution, with no control input (autonomous?). I still remember a 20min flight from 15 second run time 40 years ago. Now a days, you can cheat a little and sneak in a modern radio.... but only to get it to land exactly where you want.
For reference.
Https://rclibrary.co.uk/download_title.asp?ID=1005
Tench745
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I have been there from time to time. Sometimes I just need a little time away. And after a little while I start missing it, or I see something that gets the gears turning, or the weather is nice and I'm out of space in the hangar so it's time to fly hard and make some space.
Off-topic jes
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thank you all so much! i went here first and im glad i did. i am going to try out free flight. ill keep you all caught up!
CrshNBrn
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Have you gone through the 13th Squadron designs? Lots of neat details and opportunities to push your skills.
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