FTFC20 - Build-Ruary (Build Challenge)
- Thread starter FoamyDM
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Not much building time lately... I have my Kitfox almost done so I’m hoping to finish my paint job this weekend and then maiden it on Monday. I’m really pleased with where the kitfox is at though. The rimfire motor looks great in it too.
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
I honestly don't remember, I know I cut out the plans for the sperber and I had a 4ch glider at around the same time, but I don't remember if it was the sperber or a 4ch tiny trainer...either way whichever plane it was I do know it was a lot of fun.
Once I finish my kitfox I’ll probably build another ft edge. My 3D planes are getting kinda tired and aren’t really giving me what I want from them any more, so I think it’s time to get another one in the hangar.
@The Hangar the Kitfox looks good! It makes me want to paint the Silvaire up.
Thanks!
herbertjalarcon
Elite member
herbertjalarcon
Elite member
Question...can I change my fourth entry?
I think so, at least I’m changing something to add my edge...
The MS Spitfire JUST released... I think I might build the original and the new...
@herbertjalarcon - Of course, I have YET to do a build on my list. I'm 3 in. (stupid inspirations.
) Just let me/us know. Nice on the Maiden Flight
Build, Fly (it's what it's about here) - Crash on your own time.
@herbertjalarcon - Of course, I have YET to do a build on my list. I'm 3 in. (stupid inspirations.
) Just let me/us know. Nice on the Maiden FlightBuild, Fly (it's what it's about here) - Crash on your own time.
herbertjalarcon
Elite member
Ok...sweet...just watched Midway for the 5th time...might need to try my hand at a Dauntless...
Vimana89
Legendary member
I see DR1, I hit like. Not to mention yours is larger, custom designed, and blue👍. Awesome flight, erring on the side of a little nose heavy is smart, and an easy fix with such a plane, the FT mini(which I have) has a tendency to balloon and be tail heavy without sufficient trim and CG. I can high alpha the FT mini all day like it's a Nutball or delta, not sure you'd be able to with a larger one, but not sure you wouldn't...
herbertjalarcon
Elite member
I built a mini to give to a club member...he loves it, as he loves doing 3d stuff...that little 3ch plane is all sorts of fun! Yeah, I went with as scale as I could, and she is a bit fast...super agile, but only slows down so much...
Vimana89
Legendary member
Agile and responsive, even a bit twitchy is normal, but only slows down so much? Should fly well at low speeds, maybe a different prop if that isn't the case?
herbertjalarcon
Elite member
Don't get me wrong...she flies well at lower speed, but it has a park 15 motor with a 40 amp ESC and a 4s battery...it's just kind of a hot rod...and the nose heavy thing doesn't help...tomorrow should be better...think I have the CG nailed...
mayan
Legendary member
Thanks buddy!You are right @Vimana89 - Thanks for the Hexy Compliment and the good work on the Tandem Wing Plane
@mayan, I would like to recind my title of Building Fool, and pass it to you - hat's off to you my friend. (maybe we just form a building - fool club.
What would membership requirements be like.
@Hondo76251 - is the OCD your plane, or does it extend to seeing others' planes? (I should show you the inside of the Spruce Gosling then. Good work and luck with the Sea Duck.
Yeah I did will post about it later today now that I have a few more maidens in.
Good luck!
Vimana89
Legendary member
Been busy the last few days, but have been working on the Vector kit a bit at a time here and there. Tomorrow after work I'll do electronics/linkages and assembly. My biggest mistake was closing the fuselage before electronics, but it will be easy to work around either by dropping cables and parts through or making a small cut or two somewhere.
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