FTScratchBuild
Here's the step by step instructions to build your own FT Mini Cruiser. More details for this build are listed below in this article and additional links are available for setting up your electronics and components.
The FT Mini Cruiser is the 'twin' additional to the FT Might Minis Series!
The speed build kit shown above features a custom sticker kit available in our store!
The speed build kit (along with many other great products) is available in our online store.
And as always, free build plans are available as a PDF downloads located in the links at the bottom of this article.
These mini twin kits come with foam board wheels, but the cool wheels featured in this build are available in our store as well! CLICK HERE
Before you build this you will need to assemble your Mini Power Pod.
We start with the wing!
Dont forget to bevel the wing, careful not to slice through your paper!
Friends are nice, evenly put pressure on the entire wing.
Bevel the Stabilizer.
Remember, the table is your friend, right Josh?
Josh and Peter showing the wings weight in grams.
Be patient with the posterboard, give it a few minutes to dry.
Creating the rest of the nose.
Joining the wing and fuselage! Be gentle, dont force them together.
Power pods, check!
Servos fit in the wings like a glove on a foot.
Peter checking the length of his ESC's wires.
Gluing the power pods in place.
Putting the wire through the linkage stoppers.
Dont forget to tighten your stoppers!
Getting the board connected to the servos and power pods.
To learn more about setting up your twin motors as well as details for thrust vectoring, but sure to check out the build article for the full size FT Cruiser!
Last but not least, put on your landing gear and props.
Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us here at Flite Test. This has been possible because you and we appreciate growing with you guys. See you guys next time!
FREE PLANS
FT Mini Cruiser [Tiled Plans]
FT Mini Cruiser [Full Plans]
RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS
All In One Electronics Kit: Lazertoyz - FT MINI POWER/ELECTRONICS PACK
MOTOR (Option 1) - EMAX MT1804 2480KV Brushless Motor
MOTOR (Option 2) - RTF Mini Motor X2204 v2 2300KV
4 Servos (Option 1) - Towerpro SG50 5g Micro Servo
4 Servos (Option 2) - HXT500 6.2g / 0.6kg / .08sec Micro Servo
ESC (Option 1) - Dynam - Dectrum 12Amp ESC w/ 3A BEC
ESC (Option 2) - Suppo 10A Brushless ESC
Battery (Option 1) - Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 2S 25~40C Lipo Pack
Battery (Option 2) - Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack
Battery (Option 3) - Turnigy 800mAh 2S 20C Long Lipo Pack
Prop (Option 1) - Direct Drive HQ Prop - 6x3 Black
Prop (Option 2) - Direct Drive HQ Prop - 6x4.5 - Black
Here are some other great articles mentioned in this build video:
DIY Micro FPV Camera setup
http://flitetest.com/articles/diy-micro-5-8ghz-fpv
Beginner Series
http://flitetest.com/articles/beginner-series-choosing-a-plane
Hot Glue Tricks
http://flitetest.com/articles/hot-glue-tricks
FT Cruiser - Build and Supplimental electronics tutorials
http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-cruiser-build
The FT Mini Cruiser is the 'twin' additional to the FT Might Minis Series!
The speed build kit shown above features a custom sticker kit available in our store!
The speed build kit (along with many other great products) is available in our online store.
And as always, free build plans are available as a PDF downloads located in the links at the bottom of this article.
These mini twin kits come with foam board wheels, but the cool wheels featured in this build are available in our store as well! CLICK HERE
We start with the wing!
Dont forget to bevel the wing, careful not to slice through your paper!
Friends are nice, evenly put pressure on the entire wing.
Bevel the Stabilizer.
Remember, the table is your friend, right Josh?
Josh and Peter showing the wings weight in grams.
Be patient with the posterboard, give it a few minutes to dry.
Creating the rest of the nose.
Joining the wing and fuselage! Be gentle, dont force them together.
Power pods, check!
Servos fit in the wings like a glove on a foot.
Peter checking the length of his ESC's wires.
Gluing the power pods in place.
Putting the wire through the linkage stoppers.
Dont forget to tighten your stoppers!
Getting the board connected to the servos and power pods.
Last but not least, put on your landing gear and props.
Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us here at Flite Test. This has been possible because you and we appreciate growing with you guys. See you guys next time!
FREE PLANS
FT Mini Cruiser [Tiled Plans]
FT Mini Cruiser [Full Plans]
RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS
All In One Electronics Kit: Lazertoyz - FT MINI POWER/ELECTRONICS PACK
MOTOR (Option 1) - EMAX MT1804 2480KV Brushless Motor
MOTOR (Option 2) - RTF Mini Motor X2204 v2 2300KV
4 Servos (Option 1) - Towerpro SG50 5g Micro Servo
4 Servos (Option 2) - HXT500 6.2g / 0.6kg / .08sec Micro Servo
ESC (Option 1) - Dynam - Dectrum 12Amp ESC w/ 3A BEC
ESC (Option 2) - Suppo 10A Brushless ESC
Battery (Option 1) - Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 2S 25~40C Lipo Pack
Battery (Option 2) - Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack
Battery (Option 3) - Turnigy 800mAh 2S 20C Long Lipo Pack
Prop (Option 1) - Direct Drive HQ Prop - 6x3 Black
Prop (Option 2) - Direct Drive HQ Prop - 6x4.5 - Black
Here are some other great articles mentioned in this build video:
DIY Micro FPV Camera setup
http://flitetest.com/articles/diy-micro-5-8ghz-fpv
Beginner Series
http://flitetest.com/articles/beginner-series-choosing-a-plane
Hot Glue Tricks
http://flitetest.com/articles/hot-glue-tricks
FT Cruiser - Build and Supplimental electronics tutorials
http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-cruiser-build