FT Goblin Group Build

[BATTLEAXE]

So I started the fuse on this hot rod and I have watched the build vid a couple times and I see that once the bottom fuse place is glued in, the motor is committed to the plane unless you tear it apart to access the motor screws. Has anyone built a access hatch or a removable firewall/pod thing to remove the motor?

 

[Grifflyer]

So I started the fuse on this hot rod and I have watched the build vid a couple times and I see that once the bottom fuse place is glued in, the motor is committed to the plane unless you tear it apart to access the motor screws. Has anyone built a access hatch or a removable firewall/pod thing to remove the motor?

I think @jpot1 has made his swappable.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I think @jpot1 has made his swappable.

Cool thanks for the heads up

 

[mayan]

So I started the fuse on this hot rod and I have watched the build vid a couple times and I see that once the bottom fuse place is glued in, the motor is committed to the plane unless you tear it apart to access the motor screws. Has anyone built a access hatch or a removable firewall/pod thing to remove the motor?

True that does suck. This model unlike most FT models gives you a hard time to access electronics in general (Rx, ESC, motor).

I finished mine! Not the prettiest plane I have built and not too happy with the result either but ^*% it, I am dying to maiden this baby. Gave it some character too.

It’s raining lightly now so I don’t know how the field will be tomorrow plus it’s blowing 10km/hr tomorrow. That’s not bad so long as the field is dry, although Tuesday should be better blowing only 5km/hr and no rain planned. Debating...

 

[mayan]

Rain picked up and has now turned into a thunderstorm so tomorrow’s outing is canceled .

 

[The Hangar]

It looks good @mayan ! I’m eager to see the maiden.

 

[kilroy07]

Looks good.... but the stripes "might" cause more confusion... seeing how they are on different wings... "Just saying..."

 

[The Hangar]

I got one wing half folded together and it’s tiny! I have a name for it - the nano goblin!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

True that does suck. This model unlike most FT models gives you a hard time to access electronics in general (Rx, ESC, motor).

I finished mine! Not the prettiest plane I have built and not too happy with the result either but ^*% it, I am dying to maiden this baby. Gave it some character too.
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It’s raining lightly now so I don’t know how the field will be tomorrow plus it’s blowing 10km/hr tomorrow. That’s not bad so long as the field is dry, although Tuesday should be better blowing only 5km/hr and no rain planned. Debating...

Still looks awesome, besides looks don't make it fly, the pilot does

Looks good.... but the stripes "might" cause more confusion... seeing how they are on different wings... "Just saying..."

I do agree with @kilroy07, stripes will look the same top to bottom, especially how fast and nimble these things are

 

[buzzbomb]

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True that does suck. This model unlike most FT models gives you a hard time to access electronics in general (Rx, ESC, motor).

I finished mine! Not the prettiest plane I have built and not too happy with the result either but ^*% it, I am dying to maiden this baby. Gave it some character too.
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It’s raining lightly now so I don’t know how the field will be tomorrow plus it’s blowing 10km/hr tomorrow. That’s not bad so long as the field is dry, although Tuesday should be better blowing only 5km/hr and no rain planned. Debating...

Looks good to me! Now I know what mine should look like when I'm done. I wish you luck on the maiden, when you're able!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Got the fuse somewhat put together, laminated it with stainless steel looking poster board. It tends to really show the glue seams, but who cares when it's in the air lol

I haven't decided what color the nose will be yet, red, blue, fl orange, or fl yellow. The Vstabs will be black just like the wings. Whatever color I do go with will continue over the bottom fuse plate. Since this is a 130% scale up I do have room for the ESC under the wing where the servo wires come out. What I will do with the firewall/pod thing is still on the fence, but I do have some ideas, got some research to do yet.

This thing is big though, pretty impressive so far IMO

 

[BATTLEAXE]

In digging around in my tickle trunk, (you older folks know what the tickle trunk is), I found the power pod I used on the Spear so I improvised and Mcgyvored a pod system for the Gobby

This was salvaged from the 80% Spear, forgot I had it

Built an indexing system for it, I cut a relief in the back of the wing in the fuse, notice the notches that take the skewers in the front of the pod over the wing. There are also skewers to hold the top of the pod just the same as most FT designs...

BAM! we have a power pod for the Goblin, copy cheat and steal if you like.

Now to cover the bottom, all the airflow will be coming from an opening in the bottom under the wing allowing access to the ESC. Rx will be up on the deck of the fuse and battery will be strapped underneath inside the nose. Did it, I should have been an engineer

 

[OliverW]

Got the fuse somewhat put together, laminated it with stainless steel looking poster board. It tends to really show the glue seams, but who cares when it's in the air lol
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I haven't decided what color the nose will be yet, red, blue, fl orange, or fl yellow. The Vstabs will be black just like the wings. Whatever color I do go with will continue over the bottom fuse plate. Since this is a 130% scale up I do have room for the ESC under the wing where the servo wires come out. What I will do with the firewall/pod thing is still on the fence, but I do have some ideas, got some research to do yet.

This thing is big though, pretty impressive so far IMO

It looks amazing!

 

[The Hangar]

@BATTLEAXE i’m glad you were able to get it figured out! It looks great. 👍

 

[buzzbomb]

Got the fuse somewhat put together, laminated it with stainless steel looking poster board. It tends to really show the glue seams, but who cares when it's in the air lol
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I haven't decided what color the nose will be yet, red, blue, fl orange, or fl yellow. The Vstabs will be black just like the wings. Whatever color I do go with will continue over the bottom fuse plate. Since this is a 130% scale up I do have room for the ESC under the wing where the servo wires come out. What I will do with the firewall/pod thing is still on the fence, but I do have some ideas, got some research to do yet.

This thing is big though, pretty impressive so far IMO

Don't lie, man! She's sexy as heck and you know it! At 130% she's going to be the bully in the sky! She's not a goblin. She's an Ogre!

 

[mayan]

Looks good.... but the stripes "might" cause more confusion... seeing how they are on different wings... "Just saying..."

Right wing always. Top and bottom. Helps me fly straight and stay oriented.

In digging around in my tickle trunk, (you older folks know what the tickle trunk is), I found the power pod I used on the Spear so I improvised and Mcgyvored a pod system for the Gobby
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This was salvaged from the 80% Spear, forgot I had it


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Built an indexing system for it, I cut a relief in the back of the wing in the fuse, notice the notches that take the skewers in the front of the pod over the wing. There are also skewers to hold the top of the pod just the same as most FT designs...
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BAM! we have a power pod for the Goblin, copy cheat and steal if you like.

Now to cover the bottom, all the airflow will be coming from an opening in the bottom under the wing allowing access to the ESC. Rx will be up on the deck of the fuse and battery will be strapped underneath inside the nose. Did it, I should have been an engineer

I like it great idea and job in making it happen.

Don't lie, man! She's sexy as heck and you know it! At 130% she's going to be the bully in the sky! She's not a goblin. She's an Ogre!

+1

 

[mayan]

BTW forgot to mention I had my wife surprise me by purchasing the FPV googles that I had on the cart because they were on discount for Black Friday. So after I crash and burn this one the next one will be FPV!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I so wanna try FPV

 

[The Hangar]

BTW forgot to mention I had my wife surprise me by purchasing the FPV googles that I had on the cart because they were on discount for Black Friday. So after I crash and burn this one the next one will be FPV!

What an awesome wife!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

What an awesome wife!

He is definitely doin something right...