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

[messyhead]

That looks great!

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

Here’s some pictures and video
View attachment 166687 View attachment 166685 View attachment 166686 Here is the video (only accessible through this link)

That looks SO good in the air! I can't wait to build one!!

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

If anyone is interested in building one, which electronics would you prefer? This version runs on B, but I could make a larger version that runs on C if necessary. Let me know 👇

Both would be GREAT!!

 

[Jonny Gum]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm super happy that people are interested in this design. Here are some pictures of the first test skins going on. If you look on a real Stearman, you will see that a majority of the upper fuselage is made of metal. To recreate this detail, there will be separate upper and lower skins. While this does leave a seam, I think that it makes the plane look even better. For extra detail, you could add a layer of poster board or card-stock over the "metal" areas to add an awesome scale detail. Below is a super technical picture of where the metal parts on a Stearman are. This is interesting because the grey Stearman 552 that came up on google for "stearman fuselage" is actually the exact Stearman I've been flying in for years! Anyways, the other pictures are of the first fuselage test skins.

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

Looking great!!

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

When do you think the plans will be done?

 

[Jonny Gum]

When do you think the plans will be done?

I’m planning for within the next week. Fingers crossed everything works out right

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

I’m planning for within the next week. Fingers crossed everything works out right

Awesome! I'll have my foam and electronics ready!!

What's the best electronic setup? Motor, ESC, Battery, servos, prop?

 

[Jonny Gum]

Awesome! I'll have my foam and electronics ready!!

What's the best electronic setup? Motor, ESC, Battery, servos, prop?

Power pack B motor/esc and just about any servos up to 9g. I would recommend a 9x6 prop (wood if you can). I run a 1300-1550 mah 3s battery. I’m exited to see your build!

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

Power pack B motor/esc and just about any servos up to 9g. I would recommend a 9x6 prop (wood if you can). I run a 1300-1550 mah 3s battery. I’m exited to see your build!

Ok, I have a B motor and ESC. Would a 2200 3s work? I don't have anything bigger than 1000mah and smaller than 2200mah.

Also, would you mind give me a link to a wood prop you like? I looked it up but there are too many to choose from.

Thank you,
Jeremy

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Ok, I have a B motor and ESC. Would a 2200 3s work? I don't have anything bigger than 1000mah and smaller than 2200mah.

Also, would you mind give me a link to a wood prop you like? I looked it up but there are too many to choose from.

Thank you,
Jeremy

Your 1000 would work, if you can get the CG. The 2200 is better, you can mount the battery on the bottom under the wing and the pod. More then double the flight time. I went a different route and went with the 2200 battery in the pod and the ESC underneath, but it took some strategic mods here and there to make it work.

Here is a Scout that i built, moved the firewall forward by an inch or so. Brought the motor out for balance plus made more room for the battery, had to cut a notch in the wing as well. Had a removable turtle deck for battery changes too. In the pic it is on a balance stand so you can see how well it works, I have a thread on it here

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

Your 1000 would work, if you can get the CG. The 2200 is better, you can mount the battery on the bottom under the wing and the pod. More then double the flight time. I went a different route and went with the 2200 battery in the pod and the ESC underneath, but it took some strategic mods here and there to make it work. View attachment 166756
Here is a Scout that i built, moved the firewall forward by an inch or so. Brought the motor out for balance plus made more room for the battery, had to cut a notch in the wing as well. Had a removable turtle deck for battery changes too. In the pic it is on a balance stand so you can see how well it works, I have a thread on it here

Great! Thank you for the info!

 

[Jonny Gum]

Ok, I have a B motor and ESC. Would a 2200 3s work? I don't have anything bigger than 1000mah and smaller than 2200mah.

Also, would you mind give me a link to a wood prop you like? I looked it up but there are too many to choose from.

Thank you,
Jeremy

Honestly it doesn’t matter the exact prop however I would recommend master airscrew beech 9x6. The material of the prop does not matter but the wood makes the stearman look amazing. Also yes, the 1000mah battery will work just fine. You will get plenty of flight time, as this plane does not require too much throttle. I don’t think you will be able to fit the 2200mah in the plane.

Prop Link: https://www.masterairscrew.com/products/wood-beech-9x6-propeller

 

[The Hangar]

I’m so sold on this - I don’t care what other projects I have on my workbench right now - the moment you release the plans I’m gonna build one! It looks AMAZING!! And I happen to have a spare B pack at the moment!

 

[OliverW]

I'm building one the moment you release plans! The stearman is one of my all time favorite planes. I own the UMX, but I'm about to purchase the files so I can 3D print one

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

Honestly it doesn’t matter the exact prop however I would recommend master airscrew beech 9x6. The material of the prop does not matter but the wood makes the stearman look amazing. Also yes, the 1000mah battery will work just fine. You will get plenty of flight time, as this plane does not require too much throttle. I don’t think you will be able to fit the 2200mah in the plane.

Prop Link: https://www.masterairscrew.com/products/wood-beech-9x6-propeller

Thanks for the link! That's the exact prop I was looking at!

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

I’m so sold on this - I don’t care what other projects I have on my workbench right now - the moment you release the plans I’m gonna build one! It looks AMAZING!! And I happen to have a spare B pack at the moment!

Same here! I was going to build the FT-3D, but the PT-17 definitely comes first!

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

I'm building one the moment you release plans! The stearman is one of my all time favorite planes. I own the UMX, but I'm about to purchase the files so I can 3D print one

Yeah, 3d printing one would be awesome! Can you give me a link to the files you are going to purchase?

 

[CrazyFastFlying]

What are some other good wood props to get? If I'm getting a 9x6, I might as well get some others to get free shipping. What are the most common for different airplanes.

 

[slowjo]

Your 1000 would work, if you can get the CG. The 2200 is better, you can mount the battery on the bottom under the wing and the pod. More then double the flight time. I went a different route and went with the 2200 battery in the pod and the ESC underneath, but it took some strategic mods here and there to make it work. View attachment 166756
Here is a Scout that i built, moved the firewall forward by an inch or so. Brought the motor out for balance plus made more room for the battery, had to cut a notch in the wing as well. Had a removable turtle deck for battery changes too. In the pic it is on a balance stand so you can see how well it works, I have a thread on it here

mine was all painted, adds a lot of wait to the tail, I made a new power pod 2'' longer and added ''cowl'' to cover up motor