Build-ruary: FTFC21by GliderFlyer (Build skill 4 pilot skill 3)

[The Hangar]

I was so busy writing instructions for the Dakota,*whew* that I forgot to add it to my Build-ruary list!

If you want to see build pictures, you can check out the discussion under the resource.

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I have not yet flown the Baby blender, but I did get to "fly" this one today. I will post a video on my YouTube channel soon.

Looks good! You’re making good progress - I don’t even have all the parts to my p-38 cut out. I might have to simplify my build list if I want to get 4 builds done.

 

[GliderFlyer]

Looks good! You’re making good progress - I don’t even have all the parts to my p-38 cut out. I might have to simplify my build list if I want to get 4 builds done.

I'm already cutting out the parts for my third build!

 

[The Hangar]

I'm already cutting out the parts for my third build!

Man, these kids who have nothing to do...

 

[rcbigtirepilot]

Man, these kids who have nothing to do...

I don't know about that... I'm only halfway done with my first build

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Man, these kids who have nothing to do...

says the "kid"

i am almost finished my scout and my mm corsair...
maybe i should do one at a time

 

[GliderFlyer]

Video is out!

 

[GliderFlyer]

Got some progress today on build#3
Still have yet to fly the baby blender

 

[GliderFlyer]

I was thinking about how slow the mini scout flies and how I would like to build something that can fly in my
cul-de-sac, so the next thing I know, I have the plans printed and then cut out. I built this in about 2 hours, and flew it immediately afterwards. @FoamyDM can you add the mini scout to my build list? Sorry, no build pictures.

 

[The Hangar]

I was thinking about how slow the mini scout flies and how I would like to build something that can fly in my
cul-de-sac, so the next thing I know, I have the plans printed and then cut out. I built this in about 2 hours, and flew it immediately afterwards. @FoamyDM can you add the mini scout to my build list? Sorry, no build pictures.
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Awesome!

 

[GliderFlyer]

I have the urge to start the FT delta before I run out of time. I know, its only the 16th, but maybe I am planning on building more than 5 airplanes this month
Anyways, I decided not to scale down the delta because I compared the dry weight of the Delta and @Grifflyer 's L 39 and I saw a big difference (guess which one is lighter)
I am putting off the commuter for now until I have the chance for an actual maiden of the Dakota (I need the servos)

 

[The Hangar]

I have the urge to start the FT delta before I run out of time. I know, its only the 16th, but maybe I am planning on building more than 5 airplanes this month
Anyways, I decided not to scale down the delta because I compared the dry weight of the Delta and @Grifflyer 's L 39 and I saw a big difference (guess which one is lighter)
I am putting off the commuter for now until I have the chance for an actual maiden of the Dakota (I need the servos)

Servos, the never-ending issue... I've finally gotten to the point where I have enough though, thanks to $1 amazon specials!

 

[GliderFlyer]

I have started construction on the EDF delta. The build seems pretty straight-forward, so I did not watch the build video. I probably should. haven't figured out a way to mount the modified power pod(it will hold the battery and other electronics) without a firewall. I'll probably end up using rubber bands or tape
I still haven't flown the Baby Blender, its turning into procrastination now. I don't want the maiden to be on a dirt field though, because it has nice landing gear that I want to make use of.

 

[Timmy]

I don't know about that... I'm only halfway done with my first build

same

 

[The Hangar]

same

I've finished and flown two, but I haven't uploaded video of either yet.

 

[GliderFlyer]

Because I have gotten a lot of work done on the OLY II, t feels like its been a long time since I have worked on the Delta. Actually, I just worked on it today. I was lazy, so I eye-balled everything and now the fins are not symmetrical. I made the edf pod from the Grunjet plans, not sure if I mentioned that already.

Modified power pod (battery compartment)

I put this together really fast. The servos are in and hooked up to the surfaces. It is ready to fly now. All I need to do is charge some batteries and then find some time...

 

[GliderFlyer]

I decided to give it a quick paint job, just for orientation. The top is white, the bottom is blue.

That doesn't look too bad
(by the way, I should mention that this turned out pretty tail-heavy. I may need to add more weight to the nose. If there is a next time, then I will put the edf more forward)

 

[ItMightFly]

I decided to give it a quick paint job, just for orientation. The top is white, the bottom is blue.
View attachment 193658 That doesn't look too bad
(by the way, I should mention that this turned out pretty tail-heavy. I may need to add more weight to the nose. If there is a next time, then I will put the edf more forward)

That is looking great! And holy cow! 5 builds in one month?? You are killing it.

 

[GliderFlyer]

I put some weight in the front of the EDF Delta since the battery is already as far forward as it can go. It took 57 grams to get it to balance right! AUW is 500 grams! This will be tough to launch! I figure that the heavier it is, the faster it will have to fly.

 

[GliderFlyer]

Maidened the Dakota today, now I can use the servos for the commuter

 

[GliderFlyer]

Maidened the Dakota today, now I can use the servos for the commuter

Did I say maidened? I meant re-maidened.