FTFC20 - Build-Ruary (Build Challenge)

[FoamyDM]

For those who are following, I am still working with through the scoring...I have the attention of a basset ho.... squirrel! aiming for month end.
Things Being what they are, the prize MAY be delayed, but maybe not.

 

[DRT]

Yeah! The quantity I use I have to get these lol.

Do they last a long time?

 

[The Hangar]

Do they last a long time?

I've actually had several go out on me. I will be buying the Miuzei servos off of Amazon in the future, as they have been more reliable.

 

[DRT]

I've actually had several go out on me. I will be buying the Miuzei servos off of Amazon in the future, as they have been more reliable.

these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVR816V/?tag=lstir-20
it says they weigh 60 grams... are these like the ones for the a-pack ft engine group? Thanks (again) in advance!

 

[Vimana89]

I think it's time I do a build with the free 1806 motor I have. I'm having trouble deciding. The options I've come up with in the sub-250g category are a Micro Arrowhead, a light micro custom triplane. Options that may or may not exceed 250g are a micro or mini Arrowhead bipe, and the "Swipe"(idea for a swept wing bipe). let me know which one you guys want to see most!

 

[The Hangar]

I think it's time I do a build with the free 1806 motor I have. I'm having trouble deciding. The options I've come up with in the sub-250g category are a Micro Arrowhead, a light micro custom triplane. Options that may or may not exceed 250g are a micro or mini Arrowhead bipe, and the "Swipe"(idea for a swept wing bipe). let me know which one you guys want to see most!

I want to see the mini arrowhead bipe!

 

[The Hangar]

these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVR816V/?tag=lstir-20
it says they weigh 60 grams... are these like the ones for the a-pack ft engine group? Thanks (again) in advance!

These are the one I use - they are 9 grams each:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072V529YD/?tag=lstir-20
They are a little bigger than the servos that come in the power pack A bit they will still fit with a little bit of modification.

 

[Wildthing]

these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BVR816V/?tag=lstir-20
it says they weigh 60 grams... are these like the ones for the a-pack ft engine group? Thanks (again) in advance!

Those are huge not only in weight but also size. Most 9gr plastic gear servos used here are half the dimensions, the 5 gr are even smaller yet. The metal gear servos that are the same size as the 9gr servo usually weigh around 12 gr not 60gr.

 

[FoamyDM]

I have updated The Results Post #3.

Please take a moment to thank the Winners this year.

 

[The Hangar]

Results
Finally the results are in and the winners are apparent. Before I reveal the winners, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who threw their hat into the ring this Year.

We tried something new this year, Discord based Build parties. Where a handful of us got together and built our respective planes or not, and chatted about what we were planning and building amidst the beginning of the pandemic. If you were unable to join us, please know I am new at discord, and I meant nothing by any accidental exclusion. I am getting better. I hope those interested can find a way to connect as we build.

As with each year, the Challenge starts with a great plan, perfect intentions and big hopes. and it finishes with some successes and some less so. This year was the year of the punt option. Most of us realized this challenge can be more difficult than we expected or that life would butt in more than wanted. This year mores so it seemed. When looking at the final play-out of the contest, there were those that didn't get far, a few that finished. and another handful more that showed us that FT planes are easy and quick to build and even as easy and fun to design your own. All of the winners were in this last group.

So without further ado - Drum roll please.

WInners - Lets' take a moment to congratulate each of them.
Special Mention - @Hondo76251 - He tackles very technically advanced builds involving GPS, and FCs and navigation automations but still complete the challenge.

• View attachment 167730 2nd runner up is @FishHawk
• View attachment 167728 1st runner up is @Vimana89
• View attachment 167731 The Winner of the FTFC20 Build-ruary is @mayan

I will be in touch with each of you soon,

Congrats guys!!!

 

[mayan]

Results
Finally the results are in and the winners are apparent. Before I reveal the winners, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who threw their hat into the ring this Year.

We tried something new this year, Discord based Build parties. Where a handful of us got together and built our respective planes or not, and chatted about what we were planning and building amidst the beginning of the pandemic. If you were unable to join us, please know I am new at discord, and I meant nothing by any accidental exclusion. I am getting better. I hope those interested can find a way to connect as we build.

As with each year, the Challenge starts with a great plan, perfect intentions and big hopes. and it finishes with some successes and some less so. This year was the year of the punt option. Most of us realized this challenge can be more difficult than we expected or that life would butt in more than wanted. This year mores so it seemed. When looking at the final play-out of the contest, there were those that didn't get far, a few that finished. and another handful more that showed us that FT planes are easy and quick to build and even as easy and fun to design your own. All of the winners were in this last group.

So without further ado - Drum roll please.

WInners - Lets' take a moment to congratulate each of them.
Special Mention - @Hondo76251 - He tackles very technically advanced builds involving GPS, and FCs and navigation automations but still complete the challenge.

• View attachment 167730 2nd runner up is @FishHawk
• View attachment 167728 1st runner up is @Vimana89
• View attachment 167731 The Winner of the FTFC20 Build-ruary is @mayan

I will be in touch with each of you soon,

Congrats @Hondo76251 , @FishHawk and @Vimana89 you all did an amazing job with your builds. Special thanks to @FoamyDM for the challenge and all of you for participating in it.

 

[Hondo76251]

CONGRATULATIONS @mayan! You are an absolute building machine!! 😅 Was good fun building with all of you!

 

[Vimana89]

Awesome! Glad to see the results and to have done so well. Congrats to everybody who placed and everyone who participated, this was a fun challenge.

 

[The Hangar]

I want to give @Grifflyer a shout out as well - he didn’t build a single plane!

 

[Grifflyer]

I want to give @Grifflyer a shout out as well - he didn’t build a single plane!

That's not true, I built the mini scout

 

[Wildthing]

Way to go all you guys,

 

[Theuglycamel]

Holy Crap Hondo! That looks great!

 

[mayan]

A while ago @FoamyDM, @Zetoyoc, @BATTLEAXE and I had a discord video chat. We were having fun talking (at least I did), until at some point BattleAxe left and we started talking about Build Raury. This made me think; even though the challenge might be over there is just so much I personally gained from it. I gained a ton of planes that I can fly, crash, repair, repeat, skiping the build part this time . I gained a lot more experience in building and the different building techniques. I got to practice and perfect my paint schemes and paint jobs. I gained expereince flying different models and understanding the different flight characteristics that each had. Most importantly I had fun!!!

Any how thought I'd share my personal feeling about the challenge with you all and let you see a video that was filmed by Zetoyoc and editted by me talking a little about the challenge. Kinda think it makes for a great way to wrap up the challenge .

 

[FoamyDM]

I agree it is a great way to end it out. I'm looking forward to this coming February. I'm hoping to get my kids involved by that point. That and Joe from ARCN podcast and SamPlatt at www.TheHangarRC.com.
I know it's not for everyone, but I know we can all benefit in some way from it. The worst that can happen is you make a few friends in the challenge.

 

[The Hangar]

I agree it is a great way to end it out. I'm looking forward to this coming February. I'm hoping to get my kids involved by that point. That and Joe from ARCN podcast and SamPlatt at www.TheHangarRC.com.
I know it's not for everyone, but I know we can all benefit in some way from it. The worst that can happen is you make a few friends in the challenge.

I’m going to complete the challenge next time!