FT Simple Storch - BUILD

[pistolpete1982]

Ive got the altitude electronics package for the old speedster...
http://www.altitudehobbies.com/flit...ack-for-flitetest-old-fogey-and-old-speedster

Can i use this for the storch, or should i scale it down some to make it work?

 

[Bayboos]

The page you linked says:

"This motor is equivalent to an E-flite Park 370, AXI 2208/34, or Turnigy 28-26"

It's hard to believe the Turnigy part, since HobbyKing states it can put out up to 200W; but cosider this: I already metioned (few times) that I made it to fly the Storch on 80W hexTronik 24g motor (see my post in this thread, 5 posts ago). Your motor will definitely work at least as good, more likely better - perhaps something like Tgy 2822. You can see the Storch powered by 2822 in another of my articles: Winter Swappables Part 1: Skis.

Bottom line: it should be flyable, but not much aerobatic. If you are looking for trainer plane, you should be good to go.

 

[flyboa]

As described in the linked article, hexTronik 24g, powered by 1600mAh 3s, swinging GWS 8x4 Slow Fly prop gave me over 20 minutes of flight. 1300mAh will last a bit shorter, but that should not matter much - it's difficult to keep it flying that long and not get tired (or bored)

I like to build light and the 24g motor is very nice. My big glider flew great. My next build will be a Storch.

 

[gabrielete]

Will it fly? Let's see next saturday!

 

[gabrielete]

It flew well, really impressive, it's easier to fly than my Old Fogey!! but I have a noob problem with the linkage-stoppers. The problem is that the nuts go loose while flying becouse of the movement and get lost.

I directly connect the linkage to the servo arm, with a nut and a washer. What do I do wrong?

This morning I had to land without the rudder and only with one aleiron

 

[AkimboGlueGuns]

Beautiful paint! Did you use an airbrush or rattle can?

 

[gabrielete]

Beautiful paint! Did you use an airbrush or rattle can?

Thanks a lot!

Airbrush with Tamiya Acrilic Paint + Alcohol directly to foamboard, no waxing at all. Tamiya paints +alcohol dry instantly with the foam paper and have a matt texture very convenient to military schemes.

Letters and simbols with Vallejo paints and brush.

 

[ClearSkiesCalmWinds]

The automotive thread lock product (Blue) liquid on the threads. Let it set a little, then thread nut on. Or just a dab (drop) of hot glue after the nut is on works for me.

 

[whiskeyjack]

If your issue is the nuts backing off then use a drop of "Removable Thread Locker". I don't know if you can "Locktite" products in Spain but "Locktite Blue" would do the trick. Another trick, a drop of hot glue on the thread behind the nut will stop it from backing off too. WJ.

 

[whiskeyjack]

There you go Gabrielete, 2 responses 7 minutes apart saying the same thing, can you beat that! WWW indeed!

 

[gabrielete]

If your issue is the nuts backing off then use a drop of "Removable Thread Locker". I don't know if you can "Locktite" products in Spain but "Locktite Blue" would do the trick. Another trick, a drop of hot glue on the thread behind the nut will stop it from backing off too. WJ.

Thanks a lot!

Yes, that brand is sold in Spain. But i'll try first to use hot glue. Let's be cheap first!

 

[Ron B]

make sure your linkage stopper is able to turn on the servo arm or on the control horn which ever way you attach it

 

[flyboa]

Maiden

This is a nice flyer. I built this very light... no need for flaps.

 

[T-Richard]

This is a nice flyer. I built this very light... no need for flaps.http://youtu.be/VUG-8ti8Tgc

Wow, impressive how light and floaty it seems to be. Did you take any measures to cut weight?

 

[gabrielete]

@flyboa That plane is so elegant. I love it.

By the way, guys. How many of you had to put a bamboo stick to join the two sides of the elevator. The join seems so weak...

 

[nerdnic]

Yeah I'm not sure what the deal is with how FT designs the elevator, the foam between the rudder is comically thin and always wears out fast. With the huge surfaces on tr Storch you need even more support here than normal so I made mine almost 2 inches wide.

 

[flyboa]

Wow, impressive how light and floaty it seems to be. Did you take any measures to cut weight?

I did not build for strength only light. No spar in wing and most of the paper removed. Where hot glue was not needed I used Beacon Fabri-Tac glue. 24 gram motor and a 3S 460mA battery. I was surprised how easy it lifted off on that first flight.

 

[WilberMaker]

Starting my build of the Storch. I will be using a low KV Cobra motor with a long can. A Power Pod would make it stick out to far of the nose. I am wanting to build in a firewall for the fuselage in place of using a Power Pod. Is there any thrust angles on the firewall of the Storch I should build in?

 

[Bayboos]

Few pages ago, pblommendaal posted this picture:



I don't believe you will find anything better. Here's the LINK to the original post.

 

[WilberMaker]

Thanks Bayboos. That is just what I was looking for! Statrted reading on the first page in the forum and have not made it that far yet.