Tench745
Master member
Hardest part of that would be finding a RadioShack
FT Bushwacker build! My third FT plane!
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Hondo76251
Legendary member
awwwe... sad! I think our little radio shack in my hometown is one of the last!
I think its only still there because of all the old folks that go in to have Oz re-combobulate their new fangled smart phones!
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
Ok, I will!
CrazyFastFlying
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CrazyFastFlying
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I have another question.
Is this a good motor to use, or is it to small? Also, what size prop should I use on that motor using a 3s 2200?
Is this a good motor to use, or is it to small? Also, what size prop should I use on that motor using a 3s 2200?
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
I'm not going to be doing any 3D stuff. I what my bushwacker to be scale.
OliverW
Legendary member
It is perfect!
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Know anyone with a phantom? I bet a used phantom prop would spin right on, probably work pretty good...
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
Great! I'm glad I have the right motor!
What size prop should I use? I have some 9x5's, will they work?
Hondo76251
Legendary member
Yeah, that's pretty much perfect
CrazyFastFlying
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CrazyFastFlying
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CrazyFastFlying
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I finished cutting out all the pieces yesterday. I'll post pictures later today.
I am going to have to hold off on building it until my hobbyking stuff gets here.
I am going to have to hold off on building it until my hobbyking stuff gets here.
Brett_N
Well-known member
One lesson that I feel gets overlooked...
Hot glue is heavy!
It doesnt take much extra glue in the tail (building, modifications, or repairs) and you'll be flying with a 5000 man battery (or two) just to balance out!
Ask me how I know!
I've said it time and time again.
Skip hot glue, and use Carpenters Glue - TiteBond 2 (regular or quick and thick) and you will shave your "glue weight" by half. It also doesn't burn as much, but you have to have patience, tape, and rubber bands to hold everything togethor.
Only place I use HG anymore is on a really quick prototype, or on servo's, since you can use isopropyl alcohol to get them out.
The convenience of hot glue is hard to beat though. I really like this though. I'm planning on building the commuter once plans are released so maybe I'll try this method on that one.
Hondo76251
Legendary member
I still use a lot of hot glue in builds... Like you said, convenience. There times, however, when I need a little more time to set parts up so I like to use the white guerilla glue then. That's more about ease and accuracy of assembly than weight... Most FT builds are designed with the weight of the glue more or less figured in, I see little point in taking the time to use anything other than HG for them. I don't use hot glue at all in sub micro builds as it seems to cause significant wight issues in models under 70 grams...
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
That's good idea, but it takes hours for TiteBond 2 to dry. I don't have the patience for that.
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
Build update!
I just got some control horns 3D printed! Way cheaper than getting them from the FT store.
I just got some control horns 3D printed! Way cheaper than getting them from the FT store.
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
I am still waiting for my hobby king order. I can't start building until I get it.
Also, what wire do you recommend for the landing gear? I heard that the one Flitetest uses is to flimsy. Or, should I 3D print some landing gear?
Thanks.
Also, what wire do you recommend for the landing gear? I heard that the one Flitetest uses is to flimsy. Or, should I 3D print some landing gear?
Thanks.
OliverW
Legendary member
FT's landing gear is plenty!
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