Foam Board Master Series PT-17 Stearman- FREE PLANS!

[soaring2saturn]

Looks like my next build Fantastic work!

 

[Jonny Gum]

Looks like my next build Fantastic work!

Thanks!

 

[Bifi.baarlo]

Thats unfortunate.

Maiden flight was succesfull, unfortunately no video, it needed 100gr. weight in the nose, it flew great and scale, I had to use a lot of rudder, otherwise it didn't turn, I am very satisfied, great looking and flying plane.

 

[Jonny Gum]

Maiden flight was succesfull, unfortunately no video, it needed 100gr. weight in the nose, it flew great and scale, I had to use a lot of rudder, otherwise it didn't turn, I am very satisfied, great looking and flying plane.

I'm very happy to hear. Yes, the rudder is very important because this design only has ailerons on the lower wing, just like the real Stearman. I'm thinking of making a 'Super Stearman' that will be bigger, more powerful, and have ailerons on both top and bottom. It would also include more scale features most likely. Would anyone be interested in this?

 

[Bifi.baarlo]

I'm very happy to hear. Yes, the rudder is very important because this design only has ailerons on the lower wing, just like the real Stearman. I'm thinking of making a 'Super Stearman' that will be bigger, more powerful, and have ailerons on both top and bottom. It would also include more scale features most likely. Would anyone be interested in this?

Maybe I'll build the super version too, but I allready have almost 100 planes, If you have the plans ready and i crash a plane, it is possible.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Just tickling this thread with my puny attempt. Thank you, Jonny Gum, for the plans and the build video. I appreciate your willingness to share. Seems plenty nose heavy with a 2200 3C battery. I added some foam to the wing supports, as I only had some thin basswood to use. I'll try to clean up the joints, paint it, and maiden it soon. Maybe even get a fancy wooden prop!

 

[The Hangar]

Just tickling this thread with my puny attempt. Thank you, Jonny Gum, for the plans and the build video. I appreciate your willingness to share. Seems plenty nose heavy with a 2200 3C battery. I added some foam to the wing supports, as I only had some thin basswood to use. I'll try to clean up the joints, paint it, and maiden it soon. Maybe even get a fancy wooden prop!

Beautiful work!

 

[Jonny Gum]

Just tickling this thread with my puny attempt. Thank you, Jonny Gum, for the plans and the build video. I appreciate your willingness to share. Seems plenty nose heavy with a 2200 3C battery. I added some foam to the wing supports, as I only had some thin basswood to use. I'll try to clean up the joints, paint it, and maiden it soon. Maybe even get a fancy wooden prop!

Beautiful!

 

[cyclone3350]

(GO TO PAGE 11 FOR PLANS AND BUILD VIDEO)


So I have always been around the real Stearman because my grandfather restores and flies them. I decided to make the Stearman because I had a balsa wood kit lying around for a rubber band powered model. I took the plans to Staples and got them scaled up to a 40 inch wingspan and built it. The fuselage uses a box surrounded by formers and outer skin to make a beautiful (completely foam board) fuselage. The wings use a new wingtip technique to make more realistic wingtips, and inside the wing is a box spar. This version only has ailerons on the bottom wing, just like the original, but still has plenty of aileron control. The paint scheme on the plane matches my grandfathers stearman- even the numbers on the side. All my plans are hand drawn but if anyone knows how to make online plans I would love to post them for everyone to use!

Note- I will bring this to Flite Fest Ohio 2019- See ya there!

Flight- This thing flies on rails! It flies amazing in calm weather, but gets bumped around a lot in the wind due to the second wing.

Specs- Power Pack B or C recommended, 40 inch wingspan, 4-5 sheets of foam to build, 9x6 wood prop is my favorite prop.
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Absolutely stunning. That gets U .X10/10th. Three point two likes times ten to the tenth power.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

does this plane fly nice and stable? 4ch trainer style?

 

[CrshNBrn]

A couple of glamour shots now that she is painted and ready to maiden. Unfortunately, now the weather has decided not to cooperate- I'll see if I can dodge a raindrop or two and report back soon with a flight report.

 

[Jonny Gum]

A couple of glamour shots now that she is painted and ready to maiden. Unfortunately, now the weather has decided not to cooperate- I'll see if I can dodge a raindrop or two and report back soon with a flight report.

Love it!!

 

[Jonny Gum]

does this plane fly nice and stable? 4ch trainer style?

Yes, as long as it is balanced correctly and built light.

 

[Jonny Gum]

Absolutely stunning. That gets U .X10/10th. Three point two likes times ten to the tenth power.

Thank you!

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Yes, as long as it is balanced correctly and built light.

awesome will have to build this one soon

 

[Filbert650]

Finished my Stearman today. I don't think it will ever look this clean again. I might be too afraid to take it out. I will be flying with a Lemon RC stabilized receiver so I am hoping that will help me keep it in one piece. Can someone confirm the CG is the leading edge of the lower wing?

Construction wise, I followed the plans and video, so a great big thanks to Johnny Gum. Almost everything lined up perfectly. I varied from the norm by pre-covering the foam board with colored packing tape in the technique of Experimental Airlines on You Tube. I think that it adds some strength and durability. It also helps to hide some of the flaws. The landing struts will go on when I am certain I don't need to adjust the bend of the gear.

 

[Mr_Stripes]

Has anyone tried making a 70-75% mighty mini version of this? Might be my next prodject.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Finished my Stearman today. I don't think it will ever look this clean again. I might be too afraid to take it out. I will be flying with a Lemon RC stabilized receiver so I am hoping that will help me keep it in one piece. Can someone confirm the CG is the leading edge of the lower wing?

Construction wise, I followed the plans and video, so a great big thanks to Johnny Gum. Almost everything lined up perfectly. I varied from the norm by pre-covering the foam board with colored packing tape in the technique of Experimental Airlines on You Tube. I think that it adds some strength and durability. It also helps to hide some of the flaws. The landing struts will go on when I am certain I don't need to adjust the bend of the gear.

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lovely

 

[Jonny Gum]

Has anyone tried making a 70-75% mighty mini version of this? Might be my next prodject.

I have not but great idea. Only issue is smaller planes get very squirrely. I’d like to see somebody make it a reality!

 

[Jonny Gum]

Finished my Stearman today. I don't think it will ever look this clean again. I might be too afraid to take it out. I will be flying with a Lemon RC stabilized receiver so I am hoping that will help me keep it in one piece. Can someone confirm the CG is the leading edge of the lower wing?

Construction wise, I followed the plans and video, so a great big thanks to Johnny Gum. Almost everything lined up perfectly. I varied from the norm by pre-covering the foam board with colored packing tape in the technique of Experimental Airlines on You Tube. I think that it adds some strength and durability. It also helps to hide some of the flaws. The landing struts will go on when I am certain I don't need to adjust the bend of the gear.

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Awesome!