Baby Blender - Scratch Build

[fliteadmin]

The Baby Blender Biplane is a smaller version of the original large scale Blender RC airplane and it's also the 4th installment of the swappable fuselage series!

Baby Blender Biplane Planes available here:
View attachment Baby_Blender_Plans_1_of_4.pdf
View attachment Baby_Blender_Plans_2_of_4.pdf
View attachment Baby_Blender_Plans_3_of_4.pdf
View attachment Baby_Blender_Turtle_Decks_4_of_4.pdf

Metric:
View attachment Metric_Baby_Blender_Plans_1_of_4.pdf
View attachment Metric_Baby_Blender_Plans_2_of_4.pdf
View attachment Baby_Blender_Plans_3_of_4.pdf
View attachment Baby_Blender_Turtle_Decks_4_of_4.pdf

TIP for printing the plans:
To print "tiled" use Adobe Reader X and in the print dialog select "POSTER", select "Cut Marks" and make sure "Tile Scale" is 100%. Then overlap and tape as required (after trimming the top overlapping edge).
(Thanks youtuber larrybarrick for this suggestion!)

Equipment used in this build:
NTM Prop Drive Series 28-26A 1200kv / 250w
Hextronic 9 Gram Servo
TURNIGY Plush 25amp Speed Controller
Turnigy 1300mAh 4S 20C Lipo Pack
Linkage Stopper "Speed Clevis"
Futaba T8FG Super 14ch Transmitter w/R6208SB 2.4GHz Receiver
Futaba R6106HFC 2.4GHz FASST Mid Range 6Ch Rx
.81mm piano wire (push rods)


Additional/Alternate components:
Suppo 2208/14 1450kv Brushless Motor (Park 370 equiv.)
APC-style Electric Propeller - 8x4E
Suppo 18A Brushless ESC
Suppo SP-90 9g Micro Servo




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Detailed build video for the power pod. CLICK HERE

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To watch the Baby Blender Biplane Review go here:
http://flitetest.com/articles/Baby_Blender_Biplane

 

[jetpackninja]

Ahhhh sweet. Can't wait for the video to upload

 

[SWAMPER]

WILL YOU HAVE A SET OF TILED PLANS ?

 

[fliteadmin]

To print "tiled" use Adobe Reader X and in the print dialog select "POSTER", select "Cut Marks" and make sure "Tile Scale" is 100%. Then overlap and tape as required (after trimming the top overlapping edge). ​

(Thanks youtuber larrybarrick for this suggestion!)​

 

[John Mangiameli]

This build is downright awesome. Now I just need to figure out what colors I'll use...

 

[Rcjim11]

Looks Great!

 

[jamo]

Hi Guys,
Love the build! Just wondering if you can advise what size, weight and hole diameter you used for your landing gear? I also noticed you put a plastic sleeve on the wire to act as a bearing. What did you use for this?
Thanks!
Jamo

 

[CiderPunk]

My work in progress baby blender - about 5 hours in:


i have a slight problem, my A2 foamboard is only 23 inches long, slightly shorter than the plans wingspan, it'll still fly with slightly shorter wings wont it?

 

[House Of Noob]

Man that looks like fun. Cannot resist, and we seem to have all the parts already. So ...

 

[earthsciteach]

Ha ha! Love to see all these Baby Blenders taking shape!

 

[natjohnw]

We're working on one of these and we just finished the airframe. Now we have to paint it, so is there anything we should know before we start? And what did you guys use to tape off your stripes? Thanks

 

[sneaky]

We're working on one of these and we just finished the airframe. Now we have to paint it, so is there anything we should know before we start? And what did you guys use to tape off your stripes? Thanks

I'll second that! I have built several dollar-tree foam planes, but I have never actually painted one. What type of paint do you use? How do you keep the paper from peeling off? How do you mask the stripes? Do you use a clear-coat?

Thanks

 

[stwaller12]

I have a different motor setup from hoobypatz.com. Will this work for me?

http://www.hobbypartz.com/60p-dy-1039-motoresccombo.html

Motor BM2815A-KV1100 1pc
ESC Detrum 30A 1pc

 

[Canuk]

OK I am off to pick up supplies.

I ahve been looking for a fun fly pop in the car airplane and this looks like it will be perfect.

 

[jetpackninja]

I have a different motor setup from hoobypatz.com. Will this work for me?

http://www.hobbypartz.com/60p-dy-1039-motoresccombo.html

Motor BM2815A-KV1100 1pc
ESC Detrum 30A 1pc

Prob will work if it is propped right. Do you know what the recommended prop size is for that motor?

 

[gailenjensen]

I'll second that! I have built several dollar-tree foam planes, but I have never actually painted one. What type of paint do you use? How do you keep the paper from peeling off? How do you mask the stripes? Do you use a clear-coat?

Thanks

I'll third that thought. I asked on the u-tube channel about the paint last week when the episode aired and haven't heard or read anything yet. I did try some paint on one of the foam board planes I built and everything warped.

Cool planes though. Build more.

 

[motoringmaniac]

use light coats of spray paint. It doesn't eat the foamboard like it does with other types of foam

 

[stwaller12]

Prob will work if it is propped right. Do you know what the recommended prop size is for that motor?

The recommended prop is 8 X 6 or 9X 6.

 

[jetpackninja]

I don't have any direct experience with that motor, but from the specs it looks like it would work fine.

 

[stwaller12]

I don't have any direct experience with that motor, but from the specs it looks like it would work fine.

Thanks for the response. Im going to give it a try.