F-86 Sabre 70mm EDF

[Asaxykindofguy]

6 channel (flaps and retracts) 1500kv 6s powered and covered in aluminum. I’m painting it this weekend then plan on flying soon.

 

[Ranger_107]

6 channel (flaps and retracts) 1500kv 6s powered and covered in aluminum. I’m painting it this weekend then plan on flying soon.

if its actually metal, you might have problems with your radio connecting. i wouldnt go to far away.

 

[Homey]

6 channel (flaps and retracts) 1500kv 6s powered and covered in aluminum. I’m painting it this weekend then plan on flying soon.

Looks great. Will look even better in the air!

Peter

 

[flamingo]

great jet one of my fav

 

[Asaxykindofguy]

if its actually metal, you might have problems with your radio connecting. i wouldnt go to far away.

The receiver isn’t

if its actually metal, you might have problems with your radio connecting. i wouldnt go to far away.

I have heard people who say that there could be problems with aluminum covering but when you read about actual studies on it, the cases where people attribute it to aluminum covering are more likely the victim of RF interference/lack of shielding. I’ve done my research and testing and I am not concerned. Thanks for the heads up though.

 

[leaded50]

as long you have tested out your aluminum foil dont interfere signals, no problem.... ive had it, in both rc car and plane.
Alu foil behind antennas help for better signal though.

 

[Asaxykindofguy]

Jet finished and maidened. 6s 1800kv motor flaps and retracts. Flies pretty well. This is a good design.

 

[Asaxykindofguy]

Paint doesn’t stick very well to the aluminum.

 

[Zephyr1]

Jet finished and maidened. 6s 1800kv motor flaps and retracts. Flies pretty well. This is a good design.

Looks great man, I'm really loving the 6S power setup and I'd love to see the retracts in action! I just built a newer version, I've been flying it this weekend and it's a lot better lol

 

[synjin]

Z, are you going to put up plans for the new version?

 

[Zephyr1]

Z, are you going to put up plans for the new version?

Yes! The updated plans have been added to the original post!

 

[newguy2012]

Kind of. So currently I am working with the Hangar RC to get it kitted. That being said, if anyone would like to build it and give me feedback, I would be more then happy to send them some plans.

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I am working something similar, yours looks great! Any CG info you could share? Looking at yours I need to improve my tail and control surfaces. Appreciate any info.

 

[kilroy07]

Kind of. So currently I am working with the Hangar RC to get it kitted. That being said, if anyone would like to build it and give me feedback, I would be more then happy to send them some plans.

Plan on trying this out this weekend, is the PDF on page one the current version for a 70mm fan?

Also, I have a large format laser cutter. PM me if you wish to discuss a limited run of kits (I didn't see anything on the Hangar RC site.)

 

[Zephyr1]

Plan on trying this out this weekend, is the PDF on page one the current version for a 70mm fan?

Also, I have a large format laser cutter. PM me if you wish to discuss a limited run of kits (I didn't see anything on the Hangar RC site.)

I have updated the plans! They're all ready to cut out! I've also PM'd you!

 

[synjin]

I have updated the plans! They're all ready to cut out! I've also PM'd you!

Cool! As soon as I kill my 125% version of your 50mm F-86 design I'll replace it with this one.

Also, I'm working on the plans for an FJ-1 Fury, but I couldn't figure out how to do the Master Series fuselage with an EDF. Your plans here give me a better idea how to approach it. Thanks!

 

[kilroy07]

I have updated the plans! They're all ready to cut out! I've also PM'd you!

Ah, I see that now.
Right, it is quite a bit different from what I grabbed earlier.
I think the page count is still valid though. Edit, nope looks like 5 sheets/plane now.

I'll look into making the cut files tonight.

 

[DrthVdr]

anyone added landing gear? or tried with correx?

 

[Zephyr1]

anyone added landing gear? or tried with correx?

I'm pretty sure Asaxykindofguy did

 

[DrthVdr]

Jet finished and maidened. 6s 1800kv motor flaps and retracts. Flies pretty well. This is a good design.

Any chance you could post a pic of the retracts please and maybe a pic looking down the intake tube id like to see the formers?

 

[DrthVdr]

1) What is this piece for and where does it go?
2)Is there a cross member spar that bridges both wings for strength or do the two halves just get bonded together?
3) EDF placement in the fuselage & how long is the thrust tube? Or is that not important?