FT Cruiser - BUILD

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FREE Build Plans:
FT Cruiser - Swappable [ FULL SIZE ]
FT Cruiser - Swappable [ TILED ]

Recommended Electronics:
2 MOTORS (Option 1) - NTM Prop Drive Series 28-26A 1200kv / 250w
2 MOTORS (Option 2) - Suppo 2208/14 1450kv Brushless Motor (Park 370 equiv.)
4-6 Servos (Option 1) - Hextronic 9 Gram Servo
4-6 Servos (Option 2) - Suppo SP-90 9g Micro Servo
2 ESCs (Option 1) - TURNIGY Plush 25amp Speed Controller
2 ESCs (Option 2) - Suppo 18A Brushless ESC
Battery - Turnigy 2200 mAH 20c
2 Props - APC-style Electric Propeller - 8x4E

LazerToyz.com currentlyhas agreat electronics package designed specifically for the FT Cruiser!
More details AVAILABLE HERE.

Here's the FT Cruiser Build Supplemental Video showing more build details:

Check out the main Article post HERE

 

[Bolvon72]

Do I call in sick for the first time in my life, or spend a miserable 8 hours waiting to get started on this?

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Go to work, and make your coworkers sick as you explain in detail how you plan to assemble your new airframe when you get home.

That's what I would do.

Heck, I've done it.

 

[SWAMPER]

Whats the set up for differential thrust for the two motors I’ll be using a Spektrum DX7s

 

[JeffKling]

GREAT job Josh. Maybe your best work to date. I will be ordering the kit ASAP. Any chance of getting the drawings in a format I can put on my CNC machine? Solidworks, AutoCAD, or what ever you guys use to draw them?

 

[Non Action Man]

Purchased! I've been waiting for this one ever since it was first suggested! I cant wait for it to arrive.... hopefully the postal system is kind and it comes undamaged!

Thanks for a great looking plane and crazy mode looks awesome!

excited+++
NAM

 

[Bolvon72]

Whats the set up for differential thrust for the two motors I’ll be using a Spektrum DX7s

There is a supplemental video in the build section that goes into that.

 

[Niklasloow]

I love this plane! Sadly does the shipment cost more then the plane!

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Bolvon, did you call in sick or did you go to work?

 

[Tritium]

How about you Flite Test guys giving us some insight into the design process for a swappable series model and the subsequent layout and laser cutting of same.

Thurmond

 

[FlyingMonkey]

That would make an awesome behind the scenes episode.

 

[Bolvon72]

Bolvon, did you call in sick or did you go to work?

I went to work, got in so late all I had time for was the templates and building the wing. Will finish tonight... Maiden Saturday.

 

[Tritium]

That would make an awesome behind the scenes episode.

I also believe that if customers see how much work goes into producing a Model from design to ready to sell product they will appreciate the true value in the swappable series.

Thurmond

 

[rickthebrewer]

I'm thinking of making one scaled down to ~32" wing span. Do you guys think it will still fly well?

 

[Bolvon72]

Well, no maiden video today. She was balanced but flew like she was way tail heavy. Looks pretty though.

 

[apache64]

I too would like to oder this plane but it is as expensive to post to Europe as it is to buy it! so my question is what material can i use instead of the one used here, as i dont think i can get this material in Germany, so could i use Depron??

 

[Josh Bixler]

Well, no maiden video today. She was balanced but flew like she was way tail heavy. Looks pretty though.

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You did a great job brother! Try a touch more nose weight and make sure your elevator throws are small. The elevator is huge and very sensitive. You are the first to get her built! Way to go!

JB

 

[earthsciteach]

Congrats Bolvon72! First one outside of Ohio. :applause:

 

[Liemavick]

Nice work Bolvin, she looks great!

 

[Bolvon72]

You did a great job brother! Try a touch more nose weight and make sure your elevator throws are small. The elevator is huge and very sensitive. You are the first to get her built! Way to go!

JB

Heck of a design and very easy to follow, just time consuming. This is the first plane where I had to stop and say "I need sleep" I will move the cg line forward a bit and she will fly.