For the 2018 Flite Test Forum Community Challenge we'll (Psyborg and myself, and anyone else who wants to pitch in) be tackling the Focke-Wulf FW-42
This canard format medium bomber was designed and wind tunnel tested, prior to things fully going to pot in Europe, but never developed. FW tried to sell contracts for the plane to Germany, Japan, and Russia but didn't close a deal.
I'm planning for this to be done in a Mini size with Power Pack E or F motors (2204 or 2206) so it's simple and affordable to build. Would also like this to have a wide flight envelope from smooth and gentle to powerful enough to deal with a good bit of wind, along with all the best aspects of a canard design being nearly stall proof. I'd also like the build to be simple and fool-proof enough to be a good second or third plane for someone, or even someone's first DTFB build.
Why go for so simple you may ask? 'Cause I want a whole bunch of people to build them!
So back to the team thing - once I get a draft design worked up, I'd like to get anyone who is interested to join us in prototyping and testing. The more the merrier when it comes to testing and input.
And, once we get this design well in hand, we'll start working on something really special for FFE 2018 - more news on that as the plan comes together
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PLANS PLANS PLANS!!
And with the included skins, you can make a model that looks like this
Here are the Mini FW-42 v4 Plans and Skins!
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 tiled1.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 tiled2.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 skins p1.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 skins p2.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 skins p3.pdf
Build instructions coming soon...
Recommend building with a FT Power Pack F setup, or a 2306 2000kv motor and 6030 props for a nice stable flying experience.
This canard format medium bomber was designed and wind tunnel tested, prior to things fully going to pot in Europe, but never developed. FW tried to sell contracts for the plane to Germany, Japan, and Russia but didn't close a deal.
I'm planning for this to be done in a Mini size with Power Pack E or F motors (2204 or 2206) so it's simple and affordable to build. Would also like this to have a wide flight envelope from smooth and gentle to powerful enough to deal with a good bit of wind, along with all the best aspects of a canard design being nearly stall proof. I'd also like the build to be simple and fool-proof enough to be a good second or third plane for someone, or even someone's first DTFB build.
Why go for so simple you may ask? 'Cause I want a whole bunch of people to build them!
So back to the team thing - once I get a draft design worked up, I'd like to get anyone who is interested to join us in prototyping and testing. The more the merrier when it comes to testing and input.
And, once we get this design well in hand, we'll start working on something really special for FFE 2018 - more news on that as the plan comes together
=========================================
PLANS PLANS PLANS!!
And with the included skins, you can make a model that looks like this
Here are the Mini FW-42 v4 Plans and Skins!
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 tiled1.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 tiled2.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 skins p1.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 skins p2.pdf
View attachment DTFB FW-42 v4 skins p3.pdf
Build instructions coming soon...
Recommend building with a FT Power Pack F setup, or a 2306 2000kv motor and 6030 props for a nice stable flying experience.
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