Build log FTFC21 Seaplane build challenge Boeing B and W 1916

[FlyerInStyle]

For this seaplane build challenge, and btw, for the Bush Plane challenge too probably, I will be making this Boeing B and W 1916.
Since so many news now are about the Boeing 737 max, I decided to instead of going through the future of Boeing, go to its less well known past.
This was Boeing Aircraft Corporations first plane. I will be building it as a 3 or 4 channel RC plane

I like the lines of this plane, and found a RC model that looks similar. this will be 30 inches in wingspan and should be a floaty flier. I will be changing the balsa design I first took it off, and making it better. Updates about weekly at least if not daily when I am working on it alot.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Here is what I got for now. this is SketchUp. Any tips would be nice. thinking of how to make the curved top.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

More updates. wings finished. fuselage almost, and tail not yet.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

new update. tail assembly design completed

 

[Matthewdupreez]

HEY I WANTED TO DESIGN THAT ONE....
ACTUALLY I DON"T HAVVE TIME TO... SO ILL LET YOU DO THE WORK FOR ME.
A CUTE LITTLE PLANE SHE IS, NEWZEALANDS FIRST MAIL PLANE IF I REMEBER CORRECTLY....

I THINK HER NAME SHOULD BE fliegendes

 

[FlyerInStyle]

HEY I WANTED TO DESIGN THAT ONE....
ACTUALLY I DON"T HAVVE TIME TO... SO ILL LET YOU DO THE WORK FOR ME.
A CUTE LITTLE PLANE SHE IS, NEWZEALANDS FIRST MAIL PLANE IF I REMEBER CORRECTLY....

I THINK HER NAME SHOULD BE fliegendes

I just realized that I do not know how to design a wing in sketchup, and the wing supports. I will see some things that I can change later. if you like this, @Matthewdupreez could you build one too and give me feedback later?

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I just realized that I do not know how to design a wing in sketchup, and the wing supports. I will see some things that I can change later. if you like this, @Matthewdupreez could you build one too and give me feedback later?

absolutely

 

[FlyerInStyle]

also, do you know any tutorials for sketchup make 2017?

 

[DinosEatPeople1]

If you don't mind me recommending, print out a 3 view and scale it up on foamboard using a ruler. It may not be accurate but it will be built.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

If you don't mind me recommending, print out a 3 view and scale it up on foamboard using a ruler. It may not be accurate but it will be built.

I thought the challenge requires plans also, is that what you are doing?

 

[DinosEatPeople1]

I thought the challenge requires plans also, is that what you are doing?

I mean if the goal is to win then it would be a good idea for it, but I would say it may be better just to have fun building rather than focus on that.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I know, I just fell better with plans. anyways what I plan on doing is making plans, and then printing them out like 1/5 scale and scaling everything up. less paper wasted.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Also, small update. i decided to remodel it to make it look better. found some better techniques.

 

[DinosEatPeople1]

Also, small update. i decided to remodel it to make it look better. found some better techniques.
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Lookin good man!

 

[Taildragger]

Also, small update. i decided to remodel it to make it look better. found some better techniques.
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What computer are you running? that battery indicator in the bottom is different than what I'm used to.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

What computer are you running? that battery indicator in the bottom is different than what I'm used to.

its just a windows setting

 

[FlyerInStyle]

What computer are you running? that battery indicator in the bottom is different than what I'm used to.

LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 15INCH. Just been working. some new updates. tried unfolding diffferently. some more work, but more accurate and no reported errors in the system. decided on a 30 inch WS, even though the mini scout, a monoplane, is 25, for the fuselage to even just FIT the mm power pod, it has to be that size.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I have quite a problem here. while making the tail I realizzed htat ofr it to be the same size as a scaled p mm scout at 30 inches ws, I had to elarg it by 200%. what shoudl I do about that?

 

[Monte.C]

I have quite a problem here. while making the tail I realizzed htat ofr it to be the same size as a scaled p mm scout at 30 inches ws, I had to elarg it by 200%. what shoudl I do about that?

What scale is the rest of your build?

 

[Monte.C]

I have quite a problem here. while making the tail I realizzed htat ofr it to be the same size as a scaled p mm scout at 30 inches ws, I had to elarg it by 200%. what shoudl I do about that?

What I usually do - if it makes sense - if I'm working off of full-size plane plans I'll draw it up to scale, and then enlarge the tail surfaces a bit to be safe. Some here try to do everything exactly to scale. I supposed in many cases they're successful, but enlarging them is safe.

Enlarge them a bit and then compare with the other plane your looking at. Then use your best judgment. Critical Drinker says "Eh, don't worry, it'll be fine." Words to live by.