JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Small update:
I've done all but one of the control surfaces with the servos and control rods.
I haven't got any wire for the landing gear yet unfortunately, but when I do, the whole thing will be ready for flight.
After re stringing my guitar the other day, I had the idea of using some of the old strings as the wing bracing wires.
Gonna put those on soon.
More soon!
I've done all but one of the control surfaces with the servos and control rods.
I haven't got any wire for the landing gear yet unfortunately, but when I do, the whole thing will be ready for flight.
After re stringing my guitar the other day, I had the idea of using some of the old strings as the wing bracing wires.
Gonna put those on soon.More soon!
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mikemacwillie
Senior Member
Looks really good so far. I'll bet it'll be able to fly really slow with the full undercambered wing. Should be awesome.
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Unfortunately, owing to my return to University tomorrow, I will be unable to finish the Scout until at least Easter this year, when I return home.
A bit annoying really as I was really looking forward to flying it. But oh well. Thanks for everyones contributions so far and I will let you all know when it's done!
A bit annoying really as I was really looking forward to flying it. But oh well. Thanks for everyones contributions so far and I will let you all know when it's done!
MadRCBuildLab
Junior Member
might need to reinforce the wing since it biggier so you don't take a chance of it breaking
LooseBruce
Senior Member
Hi, I only fly small planes but this idea occurred to me. If it is scaled up 200% would it make sense to double the thickness of the wing. You could remove some of the paper and it would still be very rigid I would think.
LooseBruce
LooseBruce
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Yeah, I added a dowel wing spar. It was a bit difficult due to the dihedral, but I think it will be fine. I've also ensured there are some vertical formers in the fuselage that connect with the wing surfaces at 90 degrees with as much surface as possible. I've held the fully loaded out plane by the wing tips and wobbled it a bit to see the extent of the 'wing flex' up and down, and it's minimal. It feels strong enough.
Cheers for the suggestions though!
In other news, I decided on a colour scheme.
Cheers for the suggestions though!
In other news, I decided on a colour scheme.
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Raptortech
Foam Addict
You certainly could, but then the tabbing and the A/B folds won't work well because the foamboard will still be the same thickness. Scaling up plans properly takes some time and thought.
pistolpete1982
Member
That looks awesome. Hopefully you can video the maiden, would really like to see it in action.
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Yeah will do man, I will be taking it up to a friend's house in the next few days. Should be able to take off from his field.
Hi,
Great build, would like to see the flight video when ready...
I am building a 115 % scout. would need some tips about how to build a strong landing gear. I see that you have built one, can i see some close ups of it.
JC.
JamesWhom
Project Air on YouTube
Hi man, sorry about not replying sooner, didn't see this. I actually used plywood and BBQ sticks for mine as I didn't have any wire. I recommend just using fairly thick wire for yours though, the sort that you make your pushrods from, but maybe a bit thicker.
In other news, I haven't test flown the Big Scout yet, but I may be doing soon. I have been a bit busy with other projects.
Flyingninja
Senior Member
Could you do tiled plans for the 200% Scout? I don't have access to a plotter to print out the big ones.
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