rcspaceflight
creator of virtual planes
This idea got kicked around a bit earlier this year. http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?7212-Skymaster&highlight=skymaster
I was going to just work on it and keep quiet about it, but I think it's going to be awesome and I have to share. I also have a few questions and concerns, so I want input.
For those that don't know, this is a Cessna Skymaster:
This is the 3 view I'm using:
So far I just started on designing it using Sketchup. This is actually the first plane that I'm designing using Sketchup. I've designed a few planes, but all by hand. I've made a few planes for RC Desk Pilot using Sketchup, but setting out to make plans to print out and cut out is a first.
Sketchup pics:
This is the parallel view, so it looks weird. But the point is to show how tight the top power pod is to the wings. I can't exactly make the plane smaller due to this.
Same angle, but perspective.
I don't have the wing notches set right yet, they're just for the concept currently.
Questions/Concerns:
I want this plane to be a work horse. Something that has a lot of room in the fuselage. Can be a twin engine with two power pods, FT Elements instead of power pods, a single engine tracker, a singe engine pusher, or an FPV pusher plane. You know, something that looks scale, and yet is very versatile.
Currently the wingspan is 54". That is definitely a workhorse wingspan. It sounds big to me, but nothing ridiculous. I think it has to stay that big though. The rear power pod currently just had enough room between it and the wings to make it removable. Also, to keep the scale look you'd want an 8" or 9" prop. Which is the most common sizes. So I think the 54" wingspan has to stay even though I'd prefer it smaller.
I currently have a support piece on the flat part of the bottom of the fuselage, a middle support to hold the power pods, and a windshield support. Do you think that's enough to keep it strong? I think just using poster board on the rest to close up the fuselage would be easiest. Foam board seems unnecessary. But I'm also wondering if I should keep the bottom open like the FT Old Speedster.
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I decided I should at least make the bottom section bigger. I think it should be strong enough now. Especially with the wings glued in place. Yes, removable wings would be a great feature, but how do I make the twin booms removable?!?
I was going to just work on it and keep quiet about it, but I think it's going to be awesome and I have to share. I also have a few questions and concerns, so I want input.
For those that don't know, this is a Cessna Skymaster:
This is the 3 view I'm using:
So far I just started on designing it using Sketchup. This is actually the first plane that I'm designing using Sketchup. I've designed a few planes, but all by hand. I've made a few planes for RC Desk Pilot using Sketchup, but setting out to make plans to print out and cut out is a first.
Sketchup pics:
This is the parallel view, so it looks weird. But the point is to show how tight the top power pod is to the wings. I can't exactly make the plane smaller due to this.
Same angle, but perspective.
I don't have the wing notches set right yet, they're just for the concept currently.
Questions/Concerns:
I want this plane to be a work horse. Something that has a lot of room in the fuselage. Can be a twin engine with two power pods, FT Elements instead of power pods, a single engine tracker, a singe engine pusher, or an FPV pusher plane. You know, something that looks scale, and yet is very versatile.
Currently the wingspan is 54". That is definitely a workhorse wingspan. It sounds big to me, but nothing ridiculous. I think it has to stay that big though. The rear power pod currently just had enough room between it and the wings to make it removable. Also, to keep the scale look you'd want an 8" or 9" prop. Which is the most common sizes. So I think the 54" wingspan has to stay even though I'd prefer it smaller.
I currently have a support piece on the flat part of the bottom of the fuselage, a middle support to hold the power pods, and a windshield support. Do you think that's enough to keep it strong? I think just using poster board on the rest to close up the fuselage would be easiest. Foam board seems unnecessary. But I'm also wondering if I should keep the bottom open like the FT Old Speedster.
...
I decided I should at least make the bottom section bigger. I think it should be strong enough now. Especially with the wings glued in place. Yes, removable wings would be a great feature, but how do I make the twin booms removable?!?
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