FTFC: April Showers by Grifflyer, Mini Scout

[Grifflyer]

This is my entry for the FTFC April Showers challenge by FoamyDM. I'm using a simplified, modified etc. version of the FT Mini Scout. I decided to use this plane because it is my all time favorite FT plane and I can build it from the printer to the plane in less than 2 1/2 hr.

As I said before it is simplified/modified. My modifications were removing all the curves from the trailing edges of the wing and horizontal stab so that it is easier/quicker to cut out, I made the vertical stabilizer about a half an inch taller so that it can turn sharper, I mounted the servos on the outside of the airframe to, you guessed it, make it easier/quicker to build. All the specs on the airplane are the same as FT's original version.
You'll also notice if you look at the images below, you'll see that I put a cover over the servos and I made some water resistant foamboard using the method described in this video, to cover the electronics bay to protect the electronics from moisture damage

As of right now I plan to maiden her in the heaviest downpour possible and depending on how heavy the rain, is if it's a light shower I'm going to fly for a full pack 6-7 min. if it's a moderate rain I do 3 min. if it's a downpour (please be a downpour) I'm going to keep her out for 2 min

 

[foamtest]

Sounds like a lot of fun and I really want to see a video of this

 

[FoamyDM]

I love it Grifflyer! did you do anything to protect the ESC or servos (corrosionX?) or are you banking on the DIY WP foamboard?

 

[Grifflyer]

I love it Grifflyer! did you do anything to protect the ESC or servos (corrosionX?) or are you banking on the DIY WP foamboard?

I'm betting on the DIY FB.

 

[Grifflyer]

I finally flew it!!

And at the end of the video, you can see how the paper on one half of the wing folded over WHILE IN FLIGHT

 

[foamtest]

That’s crazy that it didn’t just give out completely and that it stayed together!

 

[Grifflyer]

That’s crazy that it didn’t just give out completely and that it stayed together!

Yeah I know, but it flew HORRIBLY there was so much slop with the control surfaces.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I finally flew it!!

And at the end of the video, you can see how the paper on one half of the wing folded over WHILE IN FLIGHT

Is that your dad doing the filming? Does he fly?

 

[Grifflyer]

Is that your dad doing the filming? Does he fly?

Yes that's my dad, no he doesn't fly. He's tried it a couple times and had fun. He says he doesn't want to do it because he's afraid he'll never stop

 

[K3V0]

Yes that's my dad, no he doesn't fly. He's tried it a couple times and had fun. He says he doesn't want to do it because he's afraid he'll never stop

Well, yeah. Obviously. 🙄

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Yes that's my dad, no he doesn't fly. He's tried it a couple times and had fun. He says he doesn't want to do it because he's afraid he'll never stop

You say that like its a bad thing lol! Does he help you build or is he just the camera man?

 

[Grifflyer]

You say that like its a bad thing lol! Does he help you build or is he just the camera man?

Well, yeah. Obviously. 🙄

His big hobby is woodworking, so he doesn't want to start another one. He sometimes helps me build...

 

[BATTLEAXE]

His big hobby is woodworking, so he doesn't want to start another one. He sometimes helps me build...

Woodworking is cool too, not as fun when the project is done but it is gratifying.

Does he build cabinets and furniture?

 

[Grifflyer]

Woodworking is cool too, not as fun when the project is done but it is gratifying.

Does he build cabinets and furniture?

No cabinets, he mostly does furniture and a few decorations here and there.

 

[K3V0]

His big hobby is woodworking,

I’m just hearing that he builds with balsa

 

[Grifflyer]

I’m just hearing that he builds with balsa

More like cedar, pine, oak, etc

 

[BATTLEAXE]

More like cedar, pine, oak, etc

Those woods are to heavy to fly... but the could float

 

[Jackson T]

More like cedar, pine, oak, etc

What about spruce