February is FT-Build-Ruary Month!
Hi All, Welcome to the new year!
I challenge all here to turn February into FT-Build-Ruary
So Many Planes So Little Time:
I, like most folk in this community, have a LONG build list of planes I would LOVE to build. In the last month and late 2017 there has been in incredible influx of new Planes, Plans, builds and ideas/inspiration with the Bloody WWII Baby! forum thread and and the FTFC: WWII Design & Build Challenge
Challenge: Spend February building at least 4 functioning RC Foam planes. Make a list and Build-log for each plane on the list. This will be scored out of 100 pts. (16 pts for entry, and 21 pts for each Build)
TO ENTER:
Be sure to post your entry below:
Must have a Declaration of participation with a link to your Build Thread
a list of your four(4) planes.
Build Thread Summary (16pts):
Start a Thread - "FTFC: FT-Build-ruary by (Builder)" with your linked build list. Include your estimated Build Skill and Piloting Skill (1=New, 5=Expert)
Example
FTFC: FT-Build-ruary by FoamyDM (Build Skill: 4 Skilled, Pilot SKill: 2 Novice)
For this entry I would earn - 13pts. Most of these are at or above my build and piloting skill level, the delta is well below.
BUILD POSTS: (21pts each)
Set aside Posts 2 - 5 and title them "FT-Build-Ruary: (plane) Build by (builder)"
Each build post will be scored as follows:
I will keep a running tally in a post below for easy reference!
Challenge Begins February 1st and Ends on the 1st of March 2018!
The Winner will receive (Supplied by FoamyDM):
Good Luck FT Community, and Happy Building!
-FoamyDM
Hi All, Welcome to the new year!
I challenge all here to turn February into FT-Build-Ruary
So Many Planes So Little Time:
I, like most folk in this community, have a LONG build list of planes I would LOVE to build. In the last month and late 2017 there has been in incredible influx of new Planes, Plans, builds and ideas/inspiration with the Bloody WWII Baby! forum thread and and the FTFC: WWII Design & Build Challenge
Challenge: Spend February building at least 4 functioning RC Foam planes. Make a list and Build-log for each plane on the list. This will be scored out of 100 pts. (16 pts for entry, and 21 pts for each Build)
TO ENTER:
Be sure to post your entry below:
Must have a Declaration of participation with a link to your Build Thread
a list of your four(4) planes.
Build Thread Summary (16pts):
Start a Thread - "FTFC: FT-Build-ruary by (Builder)" with your linked build list. Include your estimated Build Skill and Piloting Skill (1=New, 5=Expert)
Example
FTFC: FT-Build-ruary by FoamyDM (Build Skill: 4 Skilled, Pilot SKill: 2 Novice)
- FT-X-29
- Bloody WWII Baby - Bloody Vampire, by FoamyDM 30mm EDF
- FT-Delta (for the kids)
- FTFC - WWII Design & Build: Flying Pancake, by SPONZ and Local Fiend
- F-117 RC Powers plan
- VF-9 (finish custom build)
For this entry I would earn - 13pts. Most of these are at or above my build and piloting skill level, the delta is well below.
BUILD POSTS: (21pts each)
Set aside Posts 2 - 5 and title them "FT-Build-Ruary: (plane) Build by (builder)"
Each build post will be scored as follows:
- 1pts Picture of the plane
- 2pts Plans link and/or Forum link (for other community memmbers to find them)
- 2pts Reason for choosing this plane
- 6pts Build-log: A brief explanation of your build process, and note difficulties, changes and tips along the way. Be sure include your build pics and a estimated build time.
- 1pts Build Rating (1 Simple -5 Complex), Use These Icons:
- 3pts Color Scheme - A decorated plane is more fun!
- 4pts Maiden Video
- 1pts Fly rating (1 Easy - 5 Sketchy) Use These Icons:
- 1pts Post-project reflective statement. (Summary of Do's, Don't and tips)
I will keep a running tally in a post below for easy reference!
Challenge Begins February 1st and Ends on the 1st of March 2018!
The Winner will receive (Supplied by FoamyDM):
- Bragging Rights!
- A Trophy
- Full Size Printed Plans*
- Full Size color Skin Plan Print*
Good Luck FT Community, and Happy Building!
-FoamyDM
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