Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
what have u rapped your landing gear tyres in? and how do u cut it so round? @Hondo76251
Bush plane build challenge
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foamtest
Toothpick glider kid
Ah just the question I was about to ask, I haven't made any progress on my build since I last poster on here so I am going to have to do a bush plane challenge speedrun. (Thanks CSU!)
Ill keep you guys updated if I can make it or not!
Timmy
Legendary member
Pretty sure thats hockey tape but I dunno.
Ketchup
4s mini mustang
I think he said athletic tape earlier. It's the same stuff right?
CorsaiRC
Active member
Not really! but close
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Its a little trick I've done before. When you're turning hard right in the trees you can look ahead at the next obstacle but that little eachine camera has far to narrow field of view to work well for that, its just what I grabbed out of the drawer!
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Not really! but close
Not sure, its tougher than most normal athletic tape, almost clothlike. Got it at Scheels. Good stuff for wheels for sure! I also use it when making custom battery packs.
Hondo76251
Legendary member
very carefully! lol
foamtest
Toothpick glider kid
Alright it's done!
Not very pretty but from plans to a plane in 3 hours isnt bad! (Excluding the wing that I grabbed from a scrapped build from years ago) I used some unique techniques for this bush plane speedrun, such as spray paint for tracing and not using a ruler lol.
Yes I know there is a ruler in the pictures but it's faster to not use it if you're under a time constraint. Now time to do the tests film and edit all before Thanksgiving breakfast tomorrow.
P.S. dont have your prop on when you are reversing channels, I was lucky but you might not be.
Not very pretty but from plans to a plane in 3 hours isnt bad! (Excluding the wing that I grabbed from a scrapped build from years ago) I used some unique techniques for this bush plane speedrun, such as spray paint for tracing and not using a ruler lol.
Yes I know there is a ruler in the pictures but it's faster to not use it if you're under a time constraint. Now time to do the tests film and edit all before Thanksgiving breakfast tomorrow.
P.S. dont have your prop on when you are reversing channels, I was lucky but you might not be.
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Hondo76251
Legendary member
So, i did find one roll of Howie's thats pretty similar and they call it hockey tape...
But my favorite is the no name brand! Lol
But my favorite is the no name brand! Lol
mdcerdan
Elite member
Nice, we needed a Cub in the challenge. Do the exhibition first, then the durability and last the payload. You most certaninly are going to damage it as you put more weight. Good luck.
Hondo76251
Legendary member
mdcerdan
Elite member
I am using pvc electrical tape. Takes a lot of abuse and so far I had no problems with that tape. Dirt cheap also.
Ketchup
4s mini mustang
Yep, I'm doing the same. My sister had a lot of rolls of the stuff for some things she was doing, so I just used some of that. It seems pretty tough and sticks well. You should also be able to peel it off and re wrap once it wears out, but my last pair of wheels just got destroyed before I had a chance.
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Ketchup
4s mini mustang
Early April showers challenge! You can do it. Just grab a couple lipos and a bag or two of coins and you can do all three challenges!
Hondo76251
Legendary member
I use electical tape all the time as well. Always have a roll in a pocket or glove box!
mdcerdan
Elite member
Electric tape is the best thing for makeshift bandaids, I have to use it every single day. Boy, been a sloppy machinist sucks.
Raccoonworks
Save your Trash!! Myles
So here's what I was able to get done. I was able to complete both the STOL and durability challenges. I'm not overly pleased with the results but with the deadline fast approaching and incoming rain, this is what I am able to get. I'll also add that because of the weather, I was unable to complete the payload portion of the challenge. Not pleased about that either. As for the plane, it weighs a little over a pound with a 1300mAh 3 cell. It's powered by a flite test C pack and swings a 10X7" prop. Flaperons run almost the entire length of the wing with increments of 25 and 55 degrees for the flaps. STOL performance is pretty good I'd say (better than I'd thought it'd be)! Anyway, I hope y'all enjoy what I was able to get done.
STOL portion;
Durability portion;
gag reel;
STOL portion;
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