Foam Wonder by SP0NZ

[Spitfire76]

Glued the motor/firewall back in but realized that as there is no power pod the firewall is not secured with packing tape and recall Josh saying that its not the glue that secures the firewall but the tape. Now I am using this firewall

but even with the ridges it still hot glue thats keeping it in.

 

[Crash Test RC]

How durable, and easy to fly are the Foam Wonders compared to the Bloody Wonder mk3?

 

[luvmy40]

Glued the motor/firewall back in but realized that as there is no power pod the firewall is not secured with packing tape and recall Josh saying that its not the glue that secures the firewall but the tape. Now I am using this firewall
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but even with the ridges it still hot glue thats keeping it in.

I glued a couple strips of foam on the top and bottom of the nose in front of the firewall for added security. Not sure it was necessary

 

[SP0NZ]

Glued the motor/firewall back in but realized that as there is no power pod the firewall is not secured with packing tape and recall Josh saying that its not the glue that secures the firewall but the tape. Now I am using this firewall
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but even with the ridges it still hot glue thats keeping it in.

That's my printed firewall design. The flange with the scallops adds a ton of extra surface area for the hot glue to hold it in place. No tape required. It was designed to not need any. I've never had any issues with them.

 

[SP0NZ]

How durable, and easy to fly are the Foam Wonders compared to the Bloody Wonder mk3?

Similar, but not quite the same. Bloody definitely has more roll authority and as a result, a bit more maneuverability. I would have to say that the Wonder is more survivable in combat.

 

[Spitfire76]

That's my printed firewall design. The flange with the scallops adds a ton of extra surface area for the hot glue to hold it in place. No tape required. It was designed to not need any. I've never had any issues with them.

I may have simply not used enough glue in the first place and with a rather fast and bouncy landing I believe the prop made contact with the runway and pulled the motor and firewall out.

 

[Spitfire76]

Added some removable landing gear for those club runway landings.

 

[Crash Test RC]

Similar, but not quite the same. Bloody definitely has more roll authority and as a result, a bit more maneuverability. I would have to say that the Wonder is more survivable in combat.

Thank you for the advise. which one would you recommend for a beginner?

 

[SP0NZ]

Thank you for the advise. which one would you recommend for a beginner?

I think the Foam Wonder will slow down more and be less twitchy than the Bloody Wonder or Bloody Baron. That said, I would not say either is a "beginner" plane.

 

[Crash Test RC]

I think the Foam Wonder will slow down more and be less twitchy than the Bloody Wonder or Bloody Baron. That said, I would not say either is a "beginner" plane.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Mitchmoo5000]

Built a twin FW a few months back but forgot to update this page with the video One of my favorite builds!

 

[SP0NZ]

There's a new Wonder in town...

...say hello to the Racer! The Racer design was inspired by a concept mockup by forum member @FlyingTyger. I'm sure most people can guess where the styling inspiration is derived from. One look at Tony's concept and I knew I had to make this design a reality. Free plans dropping later today.

 

[Crash Test RC]

Do all of the foam wonders fly the same?

 

[SP0NZ]

Do all of the foam wonders fly the same?

So far, yes. This one might fly slightly different as it has slightly less wing area and more under camber than the others. @FlyingTyger will need to confirm. I have not had an opportunity to build/fly this one yet.

 

[FlyingTyger]

Between the early sunsets and the weather lately, I haven't had a chance to fly the racer yet. But I think the differences, if any, would be very minimal. I am guessing that the added area of undercamber will help offset the little bit of lost wing area.

 

[Crash Test RC]

Ok Thanks

So far, yes. This one might fly slightly different as it has slightly less wing area and more under camber than the others. @FlyingTyger will need to confirm. I have not had an opportunity to build/fly this one yet.

 

[bearit]

Great plane it

 

[bearit]

 

[Inq]

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I think you have the spoiler on you car pointed the wrong way.

 

[bearit]

lol maybe but it is fast anyhow
so is the plane