Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
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
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