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AP Rascal Racer (700 mm | 27.56 in)
- Thread starter AircPirateNinsei
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This is a question of the CG. It should not be a problem for the aileron servos, because they are very close to the CG. But the elevator servo definitely is a problem.
Motor, ESC and battery are much lighter in the Basic Setup than in the Speed Setup! The elevator servo must be placed further forward. I don´t think that there will be enough place for the receiver and the battery!
Which other electronic parts do you use (Motor, ESC, Battery, Receiver) and what is the weight of each part?
Motor, ESC and battery are much lighter in the Basic Setup than in the Speed Setup! The elevator servo must be placed further forward. I don´t think that there will be enough place for the receiver and the battery!
Which other electronic parts do you use (Motor, ESC, Battery, Receiver) and what is the weight of each part?
The weekend is coming up and the build plan and the sticker sheets of the AP Rascal Racer are now available for download!
Look here: http://airc-pirates.com/en_US/rr-download/
Look here: http://airc-pirates.com/en_US/rr-download/
I think you need at least 1400mm (55.12 in) wingspan for a power 10 motor, because it´s a heavy motor (122 g | 4.3 oz). And this motor has only 1100KV with large 10x5 to 12x6 electric props.
I think the larger version should have 1.000 mm (39.37 in) wingspan. The NTM Prop Drive 28-36 2200KV / 696W with 87g (3.07 oz) should have the perfect weight and power.
What do you think?
I think the larger version should have 1.000 mm (39.37 in) wingspan. The NTM Prop Drive 28-36 2200KV / 696W with 87g (3.07 oz) should have the perfect weight and power.
What do you think?
The plans are up here - they printed great and I'll be cutting once I finish up the tri-copter build on my bench.
The weekend is coming up and the build plan and the sticker sheets of the AP Rascal Racer are now available for download!
Look here: http://airc-pirates.com/en_US/rr-download/
Look here: http://airc-pirates.com/en_US/rr-download/
i'm currently building this one. it is probably the 4-5th dtfb plane i have built. i've scratch built from balsa and had a blast as well.
Questions.
1. is the wing bottom supposed to be flat when complete?
2. would like a few pics of the wing assembly
3. would it be better to make the 2 inner spars full length to cross both wing halves?
4. wing could be done out of a single piece, is there a reason not to? or am i looking at things wrong.
Questions.
1. is the wing bottom supposed to be flat when complete?
2. would like a few pics of the wing assembly
3. would it be better to make the 2 inner spars full length to cross both wing halves?
4. wing could be done out of a single piece, is there a reason not to? or am i looking at things wrong.
Hello HCMAClub
1. No, the wing has a V-shape of 15 mm of grade on every side. At first stick the rafters on and build every wing part for itself. Then stick together parts 1 and 2 at their underside. To produce the V-shape use part 6 on one side of the wing when sticking the top sides of parts 1 and 2 together. This is also well shown in the build-videos of the FT Duster or FT Mini Scout.
2. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the assembly.
3. It doesn't matter - The V-shape folds the parts.
4. Yes, the wing could be done out of a single piece. One then doesn't have to stick part 1 and 2 together at the underside of the wing then - similiar to the wing of the FT Duster.
1. No, the wing has a V-shape of 15 mm of grade on every side. At first stick the rafters on and build every wing part for itself. Then stick together parts 1 and 2 at their underside. To produce the V-shape use part 6 on one side of the wing when sticking the top sides of parts 1 and 2 together. This is also well shown in the build-videos of the FT Duster or FT Mini Scout.
2. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the assembly.
3. It doesn't matter - The V-shape folds the parts.
4. Yes, the wing could be done out of a single piece. One then doesn't have to stick part 1 and 2 together at the underside of the wing then - similiar to the wing of the FT Duster.
I got everything sliced up on the laser this weekend, and will start on assembly this week.
Question about the decals from a process perspective - do you typically pull the DTFB paper off, glue on the decal, and then fold and glue the plane up? Or do you like to add them at the end over the existing paper? I've seen people do both ways, and I usually do the first, but curious how you've been making these particular models.
Thanks,
Question about the decals from a process perspective - do you typically pull the DTFB paper off, glue on the decal, and then fold and glue the plane up? Or do you like to add them at the end over the existing paper? I've seen people do both ways, and I usually do the first, but curious how you've been making these particular models.
Thanks,
I got everything sliced up on the laser this weekend, and will start on assembly this week.
Question about the decals from a process perspective - do you typically pull the DTFB paper off, glue on the decal, and then fold and glue the plane up? Or do you like to add them at the end over the existing paper? I've seen people do both ways, and I usually do the first, but curious how you've been making these particular models.
Thanks,
Question about the decals from a process perspective - do you typically pull the DTFB paper off, glue on the decal, and then fold and glue the plane up? Or do you like to add them at the end over the existing paper? I've seen people do both ways, and I usually do the first, but curious how you've been making these particular models.
Thanks,
The additional weight of my Stickers is 19g (0.0067 oz).
First i wanted to create a paper replacement kit, but then i decided to create sticker sets. Stickers can be placed more easily than a paper replacement kit. I have tested it.
I created a paper replacement kit as a covering kit and it was even more difficult to align them on the cutting edge of each part! Here are some pictures:
I built one plane with a (test-)covering kit and all the parts from the crashed Funfighter - a birthday present for my brother:
It was not easy, but the result was awesome and my brother was very happy about that!
#83 looks very pretty!
I got the wings assembled and gluing together with the dihedral angle last night, the fuse is mostly assembled, and the hatch foam parts are together. Using white gorilla glue for the first time on this build - it's a whole lot lighter, but messy if the wrong amount comes out. On the other hand, the foaming action is great if the hole in the foam board is bigger than the wooden part (like the hooks). A little extra WGG and it locked it in tight!
For another new technique, I'm going with a sewn hinge on the elevator. My horizontal stabilizer must have had a little warp to it cause the elevator had some resistance after I cut the bevel. And I know the score cut was straight since it was done with a laser. So I'm trying this: http://flitetest.com/articles/improve-your-hinges-by-goin-ol-school
I got the wings assembled and gluing together with the dihedral angle last night, the fuse is mostly assembled, and the hatch foam parts are together. Using white gorilla glue for the first time on this build - it's a whole lot lighter, but messy if the wrong amount comes out. On the other hand, the foaming action is great if the hole in the foam board is bigger than the wooden part (like the hooks). A little extra WGG and it locked it in tight!
For another new technique, I'm going with a sewn hinge on the elevator. My horizontal stabilizer must have had a little warp to it cause the elevator had some resistance after I cut the bevel. And I know the score cut was straight since it was done with a laser. So I'm trying this: http://flitetest.com/articles/improve-your-hinges-by-goin-ol-school
Assembly complete, all ready for a maiden when both weather and family schedule let me get back out to the field again!
Here's the sewn hinges technique I used on the elevator.
A tight figure eight with 30lb fishing line is very solid.
Just three spots and the elevator moves very smoothly with no binding.
Almost done!
The sitckers look very sharp
All ready for maiden!
Here's the sewn hinges technique I used on the elevator.
A tight figure eight with 30lb fishing line is very solid.
Just three spots and the elevator moves very smoothly with no binding.
Almost done!
The sitckers look very sharp
All ready for maiden!
