FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE BUILD CHALLENGE!

Mr Man · Aug 29, 2025

How’s it goin’ everyone!
Me, @Houndpup Rc, and @Patriot Rc are hosting a Monster build challenge!, and as you can guess by the title — it’s all about BIG PLANES😂

Here’s what you need to enter:

A big airplane. Minimum wingspan 62” Doesn’t matter if it’s a jet, warbird, civilian — as long as it’s big, it counts.
It must be scratchbuilt. From plans, scratch, or kit. Also, it MUST be made of foam.
A video. You’ve gotta get some footage of your plane flying with that crazy presence.
Patience. You’ll need a lot🤣

You can use whatever setup you want — electric, gas, doesn’t matter!

BTW — if you crash, no worries. Just rebuild and try to keep your nerve. Or don’t rebuild, but keep your nerve🤣

You can start building on September 2. Just make sure to post a build thread with your username like this:
FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE CHALLENGE - [Your Username]

Challenge Runs From:

September 2 - December 31
That’s your window to get your video and prove what you can do!

The Prize:

Houndpup Rc · Aug 29, 2025

Mr Man said:
How’s it goin’ everyone!
Me, @Houndpup Rc, and @Patriot Rc are hosting a Monster build challenge!, and as you can guess by the title — it’s all about BIG PLANES😂

Here’s what you need to enter:

A big airplane. Doesn’t matter if it’s a jet, warbird, civilian — as long as it’s big, it counts.

It must be scratchbuilt. From plans, scratch, or kit. Also, it MUST be made of foam.

A video. You’ve gotta get some footage of your plane flying with that crazy presence.

Patience. You’ll need a lot🤣

You can use whatever setup you want — electric, gas, doesn’t matter!

BTW — if you crash, no worries. Just rebuild and try to keep your nerve. Or don’t rebuild, but keep your nerve🤣

You can start building on September 2. Just make sure to post a build thread with your username like this:
FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE CHALLENGE - [Your Username]

Challenge Runs From:
September 2 - December 31
That’s your window to get your video and prove what you can do!

The Prize:

$50 Gift Card (Rc store of choice) goes to the winner with the fastest plane.

At the end, we’ll all vote and pick the winner. I’ll announce the results as soon as everyone’s had their say.

Can’t wait to see what crazy cool builds ya‘ll come up with!

Been waitin for this!

Mr Man · Aug 29, 2025

Houndpup Rc said:
Been waitin for this!

Indeed.👍😎

Mr Man · Aug 29, 2025

And I’m in! (Duh🤣) https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ftfc-25’-monster-scale-challenge-mr-man.78735/

Houndpup Rc · Aug 29, 2025

Here's mine!

FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE CHALLENGE - Houndpup Rc and Patriot Rc

This is going to be so AWESOME! I am going to do the giant A-10 Warthog with @Patriot Rc!

forum.flitetest.com

Flying Monkey fab · Aug 29, 2025

Okay, when you say “must be foam” do you mean any foam or just DTFB? Anyway who knows if I’ll follow through but I’m off to make a thread.

FlyerInStyle · Aug 29, 2025

Mr Man said:
How’s it goin’ everyone!
Me, @Houndpup Rc, and @Patriot Rc are hosting a Monster build challenge!, and as you can guess by the title — it’s all about BIG PLANES😂

Here’s what you need to enter:

A big airplane. Doesn’t matter if it’s a jet, warbird, civilian — as long as it’s big, it counts.

It must be scratchbuilt. From plans, scratch, or kit. Also, it MUST be made of foam.

A video. You’ve gotta get some footage of your plane flying with that crazy presence.

Patience. You’ll need a lot🤣

You can use whatever setup you want — electric, gas, doesn’t matter!

BTW — if you crash, no worries. Just rebuild and try to keep your nerve. Or don’t rebuild, but keep your nerve🤣

You can start building on September 2. Just make sure to post a build thread with your username like this:
FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE CHALLENGE - [Your Username]

Challenge Runs From:
September 2 - December 31
That’s your window to get your video and prove what you can do!

The Prize:

$50 Gift Card (Rc store of choice) goes to the winner with the fastest plane.

At the end, we’ll all vote and pick the winner. I’ll announce the results as soon as everyone’s had their say.

Can’t wait to see what crazy cool builds ya‘ll come up with!

The entrants:
@Mr Man P-40
@Houndpup Rc and @Patriot Rc A-10

Is there any way that this could either run again or extend till FliteFest? Thats when my big build is lined up to fly

Houndpup Rc · Aug 29, 2025

BTW for anyone who is interested here are some good motors for these builds!

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graysonhobby.com

4250 560kv-800kv | 5065 400kv [Power60] Brushless Motor | Monster RC Plane Skate | eBay

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Mr Man · Aug 29, 2025

Flying Monkey fab said:
Okay, when you say “must be foam” do you mean any foam or just DTFB? Anyway who knows if I’ll follow through but I’m off to make a thread.

Any foam. Foamboard included

Mr Man · Aug 29, 2025

FlyerInStyle said:
Is there any way that this could either run again or extend till FliteFest? Thats when my big build is lined up to fly

Hmmm, that’s a tough one, because that’s extending it 4-5 months…. But maybe we can make another by that time 😉

LitterBug · Aug 30, 2025

Will LitterBug finally get something built??

FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE BUILD CHALLENGE! == LitterBug

Let's do the opposite of take something BIG and make it small. I am going to take something small and Make it BIG. Been wanting to do this a long time now. FT Slow Stick S250 ==>> FT SLOW STICK S250 XL Cheers! LB

forum.flitetest.com

FlyerInStyle · Aug 30, 2025

Mr Man said:
Hmmm, that’s a tough one, because that’s extending it 4-5 months…. But maybe we can make another by that time 😉

I am considering making a seaplane one for then (monster/interesting seaplane contest, no prize, just FF fun

Flying Monkey fab · Aug 30, 2025

I just wanted to come back here and say thanx to the sponsors as this is just the brain stimulus I've been needing!

If you never hear from me again that just means it was too much and I burnt up entering the atmosphere.

Proptastic · Aug 30, 2025

Maybe. I don't need a monster printed plan to make a 96" pink Monster Nutball. An Old Fogey or Simple Stick could be easily done too. I don't have any monster electronics so I would have to buy it all soon. Those are good looking motors houndpup put in the link above. I'll have to use my box trailer as a hangar for this thing.

Flying Monkey fab · Aug 30, 2025

Proptastic said:
Maybe. I don't need a monster printed plan to make a 96" pink Monster Nutball. An Old Fogey or Simple Stick could be easily done too. I don't have any monster electronics so I would have to buy it all soon. Those are good looking motors houndpup put in the link above. I'll have to use my box trailer as a hangar for this thing.

I'd love to see a ginormous nutball!

AIRFORGE · Aug 30, 2025

Mr Man said:
How’s it goin’ everyone!
Me, @Houndpup Rc, and @Patriot Rc are hosting a Monster build challenge!, and as you can guess by the title — it’s all about BIG PLANES😂

Here’s what you need to enter:

A big airplane. Doesn’t matter if it’s a jet, warbird, civilian — as long as it’s big, it counts.

It must be scratchbuilt. From plans, scratch, or kit. Also, it MUST be made of foam.

A video. You’ve gotta get some footage of your plane flying with that crazy presence.

Patience. You’ll need a lot🤣

You can use whatever setup you want — electric, gas, doesn’t matter!

BTW — if you crash, no worries. Just rebuild and try to keep your nerve. Or don’t rebuild, but keep your nerve🤣

You can start building on September 2. Just make sure to post a build thread with your username like this:
FTFC 25’ MONSTER SCALE CHALLENGE - [Your Username]

Challenge Runs From:
September 2 - December 31
That’s your window to get your video and prove what you can do!

The Prize:

$50 Gift Card (Rc store of choice) goes to the winner with the fastest plane.

At the end, we’ll all vote and pick the winner. I’ll announce the results as soon as everyone’s had their say.

Can’t wait to see what crazy cool builds ya‘ll come up with!

The entrants:
@Mr Man P-40
@Houndpup Rc and @Patriot Rc A-10
@Flying Monkey fab

So... the fastest wins a gift card, but what does the voted winner win?

LitterBug · Aug 30, 2025

AIRFORGE said:
So... the fastest wins a gift card, but what does the voted winner win?

Mine is guaranteed NOT fastest!!!

Heck, you may even be able to land on mine....

bisco · Aug 30, 2025

what's the prize for the largest?

Houndpup Rc · Aug 30, 2025

Flying Monkey fab said:
I just wanted to come back here and say thanx to the sponsors as this is just the brain stimulus I've been needing!

If you never hear from me again that just means it was too much and I burnt up entering the atmosphere.

Yep, we wanted to do something that more people could join.....Not everyone can fly insane speeds!

Mr Man · Aug 30, 2025

AIRFORGE said:
So... the fastest wins a gift card, but what does the voted winner win?

Whoops…. 🤣 Speed has no play in this comp.

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