Flite fest 23 barnstormer challenge p26

[jpot1]

@FlyerInStyle, you definitely need to reinforce the fuse. Check out this article since you have a 3D printer. You could either use carbon tubes or dowels from a hardware store.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

@FlyerInStyle, you definitely need to reinforce the fuse. Check out this article since you have a 3D printer. You could either use carbon tubes or dowels from a hardware store.

which article? also, I will reinforce it, I have the dowels on hand, just i want to mount the wings first so that my reinforcement can also reinforce the place where the wing mounts. Also it is surprisingly strong as is.

 

[MaxTheFliteFreak]

ok. thanks. they need to be removable for transport. I am planning on using magnets for proper alignment but other than that those tips help. thanks. I have a single thickness of foam fuselage, so how would you recommend reinforcing it so the spars that go through the fuse just dont rip it apart ocmpletely.

If it's like those profile 3D planes, you can glue the spars to the sides or top/bottom.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

If it's like those profile 3D planes, you can glue the spars to the sides or top/bottom.

no, it is a boxy curved fuselage. too big for profile.

 

[jpot1]

which article? also, I will reinforce it, I have the dowels on hand, just i want to mount the wings first so that my reinforcement can also reinforce the place where the wing mounts. Also it is surprisingly strong as is.

Oops didn’t post before, this one.
https://www.flitetest.com/articles/ft-scout-xl-travel-kit

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Oops didn’t post before, this one.
https://www.flitetest.com/articles/ft-scout-xl-travel-kit

that seems a bit excessive. I will probably make the wings removable and htat is about it. it should fit in the car that way. I will have to check though. Just realizing the size of this

 

[jpot1]

that seems a bit excessive. I will probably make the wings removable and htat is about it. it should fit in the car that way. I will have to check though. Just realizing the size of this

Right just sharing it for the wing part.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Right just sharing it for the wing part.

That I will DEFINETELY use that for. I will also probably use magnets for alignment. Not for strength though

 

[FlyingTyger]

To make the wing removable, could you just use a dowel pin in the LE and a bolt(s) near the TE?

 

[FlyerInStyle]

To make the wing removable, could you just use a dowel pin in the LE and a bolt(s) near the TE?
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the problem is it is a midwing. so I cant exactly do that without a large hatch which I dont want to do.

 

[FlyingTyger]

the problem is it is a midwing. so I cant exactly do that without a large hatch which I dont want to do.

You can attach the belly pan (lower fuse piece) permanently to the bottom of the wing. This is a very common practice on warbird models.

 

[MaxTheFliteFreak]

You can attach the belly pan (lower fuse piece) permanently to the bottom of the wing. This is a very common practice on warbird models.
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That looks heavy, is it just a wall-decoration or a radio controlled model?

 

[FlyerInStyle]

You can attach the belly pan (lower fuse piece) permanently to the bottom of the wing. This is a very common practice on warbird models.
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I was planning on just having the wings removable out the side, nto as one piecce. as one piece, they wont fit in my car.

 

[FlyingTyger]

That looks heavy, is it just a wall-decoration or a radio controlled model?

1/4 scale RC. Finished weight of 29 pounds.

His build can be found here: Linky
He has since built another at 1/3 scale which he won an award with at one of the warbird events here in the midwest.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

1/4 scale RC. Finished weight of 29 pounds.
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His build can be found here: Linky
He has since built another at 1/3 scale which he won an award with at one of the warbird events here in the midwest.

That looks amazing! I am not aiming at that scale of accuracy and precision. All I want is a flying model. I will also omit the cowling for the maiden probably, as it blocks a lot of airflow and I want to see how it does without it first.

 

[MaxTheFliteFreak]

1/4 scale RC. Finished weight of 29 pounds.
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His build can be found here: Linky
He has since built another at 1/3 scale which he won an award with at one of the warbird events here in the midwest.

Gorgeous model. I can't imagine the level of dedication required for these models.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Finally time to make an update!!! It is all finished up and ready to go. Taxis just fine in a straight line but doesn't turn because if the wide wheels and lack of steerable tailwheel. Seems to have enough power to fly and everything is very strong. weighs just over 2.2kg

 

[MaxTheFliteFreak]

Finally time to make an update!!! It is all finished up and ready to go. Taxis just fine in a straight line but doesn't turn because if the wide wheels and lack of steerable tailwheel. Seems to have enough power to fly and everything is very strong. weighs just over 2.2kg

Josh Bixler would love it, looks like something straight out of a cartoon, god job!

 

[FlyerInStyle]

Josh Bixler would love it, looks like something straight out of a cartoon, god job!

Thanks

 

[Tench745]

That looks amazing! I am not aiming at that scale of accuracy and precision. All I want is a flying model. I will also omit the cowling for the maiden probably, as it blocks a lot of airflow and I want to see how it does without it first.

The cowling shouldn't block too much airflow, it's just a ring that surrounds the engine. Air should be able to flow right through it.