whackflyer
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Can't wait to see how your build turns out and if you mod it any! Your builds are always so cleanJust printed off the plans at 130%, gonna use my Rimfire on it. Excited to try it out
Can't wait to see how your build turns out and if you mod it any! Your builds are always so cleanJust printed off the plans at 130%, gonna use my Rimfire on it. Excited to try it out
The plans are pretty straight forward and simple. I don't know what he could do to improve them other then seperating the layers of the wing. What did you have planned for him to do with them?Sweet! If you want you could wait a little for the new plans @The Hangar is making. They should be much better!
I will be ironing the edges, maybe build an easy pod to remove the electronics, and maybe if there is room, installing a box spar between the wing halves to strengthen the center inside the fuse. Where do the doublers for the fuse pod go?Can't wait to see how your build turns out and if you mod it any! Your builds are always so clean
The pics I quoted are just to help visualize. The theory is that having at flat spot on the wingtip creates equal drag on each side which in turn creates yaw stability. If I was you I would build it the standard way and just mark the lines so you can cut them later if you want. I have flown it that way and it flies fine, but I don't know if you would like it or not, so maybe wait till your about done with it and then try that theory. The doublers are so a mini power pod fits because the electronics pod is 10mm wider then a mini pod.
Ok cool thanksThe pics I quoted are just to help visualize. The theory is that having at flat spot on the wingtip creates equal drag on each side which in turn creates yaw stability. If I was you I would build it the standard way and just mark the lines so you can cut them later if you want. I have flown it that way and it flies fine, but I don't know if you would like it or not, so maybe wait till your about done with it and then try that theory. The doublers are so a mini power pod fits because the electronics pod is 10mm wider then a mini pod.
That's probably a good idea to put a stronger spar in if you're scaling to 130 with a big motor.I will be ironing the edges, maybe build an easy pod to remove the electronics, and maybe if there is room, installing a box spar between the wing halves to strengthen the center inside the fuse. Where do the doublers for the fuse pod go?
Acrobat Reader timing is the way I do it. Scaling is easy and it turns out to be more accurate to cut and tape I findWhat size/rpm is this Flite Test Power Pack F you speak of?
Did you use hot glue on the layers?
For me, putting some dimensions on the plans would help. I would be easier than tile-ing them in acrobat reader and creating templates.
Here is a LINK for the F pack. I used hot glue for assembly. Like @BATTLEAXE said the best way is to use the Acrobat "poster" option.What size/rpm is this Flite Test Power Pack F you speak of?
Did you use hot glue on the layers?
For me, putting some dimensions on the plans would help. I would be easier than tile-ing them in acrobat reader and creating templates.
Here is what I have so far...I bevel so it's on the bottom side of the plate, facing down. Looks great!
So you are saying to leave the top open?You could just do the front curve and then cut it off where it gets flat on top. Saves your the hassle of having to hinge a hatch. It also is beneficial if your battery is too tall and the layer of foam that would be the hatch would contact it.
That's done already, all the electronics are in and I could program it now and it balances a little nose heavy but I still have winglets to do. Now with your trimmed wingtips it's just about drag for yaw stability right? Full scale wings like the B2 bomber uses split flaps on the wing tips to achieve this, adjustable of course. What if I did something similar like what looks like leaned back vortex generators from the LE on the tips to hold yaw straight, but fixed and stationary. I want to save all the weight I can behind the CG. Mind you trimming the corners of the tips adds no weight at all, takes it away actually And you say it works just as good huhAs far as the motor goes you may want it in the fuse for cg, but that may leave you cramped on space. Just lightly tape or fasten it to the plane in the general area you're thinking of putting it, then take your battery and see if it balances there.
One more Question... any reflex?If it ends up being a little tail heavy with the wingtips I wouldn't hesitate to trim them down smaller. In fact I built one for my brother, he crashed it and broke one tip almost off, so we just ripped it off. It flew fine with just one tip. If or when you end up omitting the tips, be careful on launch. Since there's no vertical stabs, at slow speeds it will be somewhat unstable and want to torque roll.