Anybody else scratch building tonight?

[Shurik-1960]

A package arrived with servomechanisms wire extensions, installed and sealed the top.I wrapped it with duct tape and an iron.
I'm a little disappointed- the model turned out to be heavy. The wing and top of the model would have to be sewn with foam 3mm thick.
The weight of the airframe is 520 grams, the weight of the battery is 180 grams, the planned weight of the regulator + motor is 100 grams.The planned flight weight is 850-900 grams.




Based on the planned flight weight, I am looking for a motor that I will order on aliexpress. I will seal the bottom after installing the motor and regulator . The battery will be inserted into the nose through a hatch in the lower part of the fuselage.

 

[mastermalpass]

A package arrived with servomechanisms wire extensions, installed and sealed the top.I wrapped it with duct tape and an iron.
I'm a little disappointed- the model turned out to be heavy. The wing and top of the model would have to be sewn with foam 3mm thick.
The weight of the airframe is 520 grams, the weight of the battery is 180 grams, the planned weight of the regulator + motor is 100 grams.The planned flight weight is 850-900 grams.




Based on the planned flight weight, I am looking for a motor that I will order on aliexpress. I will seal the bottom after installing the motor and regulator . The battery will be inserted into the nose through a hatch in the lower part of the fuselage.

Oohf, I thought my plane was on the heavy size for its wingspan. 900g on, what is that, a 900mm wing span? It’s less than double the height of that sofa-back and I’m guessing the sofa back is only 500mm up from the seat. Hopefully that big curvy airfoil + blended body will supply enough lift to at least get slightly floaty. But inverted flight and high-alpha will definitely be tricky.

But otherwise, it looks really slick and with that glossy skin you’ve given it, I bet it will slice through the air at 90mph easily. Who knows, if you master it, the weight could be a bonus, it looks like it would handle a 20mph wind very well if flown right.

 

[Shurik-1960]

The author's model weighs 1028 grams ( https://paper-replika.com/index.php/rc-foam-project/sukhoi-su-57-felon-rc-plane-plans ). It was possible to lighten the structure without loss of strength, I just did not hesitate to assemble it...The span is 1 meter.

 

[Off-topic jes]

Unfortunately I won’t be building larger models, I recently had a shop fire. There is a bit of damage. I’ll be quiet for a bit, thanks all

 

[CrshNBrn]

Unfortunately I won’t be building larger models, I recently had a shop fire. There is a bit of damage. I’ll be quiet for a bit, thanks all View attachment 242805

Oh no! So sorry for your loss. My condolences.

 

[Mr NCT]

Unfortunately I won’t be building larger models, I recently had a shop fire. There is a bit of damage. I’ll be quiet for a bit, thanks all View attachment 242805

Ouch

 

[Off-topic jes]

Oh no! So sorry for your loss. My condolences.

My classic Honda is ruined☹️ fortunately, though I will be fixing it up

 

[Mr NCT]

My classic Honda is ruined☹️ fortunately, though I will be fixing it up

Excellent - so not ruined ruined just another project.

 

[mastermalpass]

My classic Honda is ruined☹️ fortunately, though I will be fixing it up

Best of luck on the restoration, the Bike looks like it would have been the biggest loss. I’m glad you got the fire taken care of before it ate it entirely!

 

[Tench745]

Unfortunately I won’t be building larger models, I recently had a shop fire. There is a bit of damage. I’ll be quiet for a bit, thanks all View attachment 242805

Ooof. Looks like you used a dry-chamical fire extinguisher. Get that stuff off everything you care about as quickly as you can. It's corrosive and electrically conductive. I've heard stories of nearly finished homebuilt airplanes having to be completely scrapped when a fire extinguisher was used.

 

[Off-topic jes]

Ooof. Looks like you used a dry-chamical fire extinguisher. Get that stuff off everything you care about as quickly as you can. It's corrosive and electrically conductive. I've heard stories of nearly finished homebuilt airplanes having to be completely scrapped when a fire extinguisher was used.

Oh man, thanks I didn’t know!

 

[Off-topic jes]

Best of luck on the restoration, the Bike looks like it would have been the biggest loss. I’m glad you got the fire taken care of before it ate it entirely!

Yea it’s ruff

 

[Off-topic jes]

Ooof. Looks like you used a dry-chamical fire extinguisher. Get that stuff off everything you care about as quickly as you can. It's corrosive and electrically conductive. I've heard stories of nearly finished homebuilt airplanes having to be completely scrapped when a fire extinguisher was used.

I got a bit on the quakers covering, it was in the back of the shop. Will it be fine with a quick clean?

 

[Cnat]

You will like the mini guinea - a really fast and fun bird on 3s😃

 

[Tench745]

I got a bit on the quakers covering, it was in the back of the shop. Will it be fine with a quick clean?

I’m not an expert, but I believe covering should be fine. Try to get it out of any electronics it might’ve dusted into though.

 

[mastermalpass]

This evening I went to scrap the plane I crashed the other day when I found only the battery hatch and fuse forward of the wing has been damaged. So, I think I’ll remake the front and see if I can’t make it stronger and more spacious.

Before that though, the Sig Kadet has been patiently waiting much longer for its motor to be remounted and the nose repaired. And I figured I’d redesign the front while I’m at it. The bonnet will now slope down a bit to allow a better view for the cockpit camera. The horizontal stab has always been a bit wobbly in it’s current ‘disassemble-able configuration’ and the wire access hatch a bit small, so I plan to make some changes there that will no doubt add a bit of tail weight. The new nose is 50mm longer to accommodate for this and will be mounted with lolly sticks to free up space inside for the battery to come forward.

I’ve also replaced the tape on the side hatch with a handle and magnet set up. 🙂

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

I just finished building a plane straight from my crazy br in.

 

[Shurik-1960]

A vivid example of the absence of a motor skewing to the right is the model pulling to the left.The author does not understand this and continues to hammer the model... I watched the video in spurts: a lot of blah-blah- blah and just a little bit of funny flight.

 

[Off-topic jes]

I just finished building a plane straight from my crazy br in.

Pics?

 

[Crazed Scout Pilot]

Pics?

Here are some pictures. By the way bro I finished that rc balsa plane that I told you about and it went up for 30 seconds and crashed unrepairable 😰