The only other issue I had with this was that in order to place the CG properly I had to shift the wing back 1" I used @Aslansmonkey 3d printed cowl: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4691082 and a spinner that I had designed for my master series P-38 build. I also designed some 3D printed landing gear fairings that work with 0.125" wire. The wire is actually recycled from my 1st FT Edge landing gear, I just clipped off the top and CA'd them in place. The paint is inspired from Pre-WW2 navy aircraft and also includes the P40's iconic shark mouth! I rate the build experience a 2/5 very simple build and only a few modifications required. The flight performance is also a 2/5 very enjoyable and easy flight characteristics for a good trainer.
) For my build I followed Andre's build guide and didn't make any changes except the power system and landing gear. For the motor I used a DYS 3548 1100Kv motor and I have it running on an 80amp ESC and am using two 3s 2200mah batteries in parallel. The landing gear is the medium universal landing gear kit but is no longer sold on the FT store. I have it attached by using a a 3d printed insert that hold #6 nuts into the standard foamboard part with the C-fold. I also designed 3d printed clips to hold the rubber bands. i find this to be a little easier than Andre's method. The landing gear pants are also 3d printed and are currently designed to use a 1/4" bolt as an axle. I rate the build experience a 3/5 a bit more complicated to make but the needle cutter is doing the tedious bits which would other wise make this a 4/5. The maiden flight experience for this was 4.5/5, It has plenty of power and requires complete attention, I nearly lost it in the woods as I lost orientation as I got far out and struggled to bring it back. I think I need to get used to flying this before it is more comfortable and needs a good paint scheme to help maintain orientation. I am also concerned I am pushing the wing loading further than where I want to be for my standard flight regime.
If you decide to build one, build light, and use the C - Pack motor! I continue to have difficulties with this plane but the best flight I had was the maiden on my 1st build when it was a C pack motor on my maiden flight with a 2200mah battery. Hopefully some bright paint and a warmer calm day will help me improve my time with this one.
https://www.airliners.net/photo/USA-Navy/McDonnell-Douglas-F-A-18B-Hornet/4582343 for build experience I will rate this 3/5 a good build with plenty of documentation and not too many alterations necessary the only minor issue I noticed was the wings started to warp down when i glued the two halves together. I will also rate it a 3/5 for flight experience. It is fast and nimble running the older F-pack motor E-max RS2205 2300Kv and a 3s 850mah pack.
), but this is built into the design so that it is easier to repair. Honestly the break took all of the blow so I just need to glue the two pieces back together.
Awesome, looks good! Just fyi @Ketchup discovered a small issue with the plans - rear fuselage cover needs to be adjusted where it folds over the top crease of the fuselage. I fixed the plans but I need to update the resource still. Here’s a pic of what the part should look like:
I have all the parts to a new one cut out and I’m planning on making a build video. However it’ll be a while till I finish and edit it. It’s a pretty straightforward build though.Hmmm.. I'm kind of just winging it at the moment. Excuse the pun. Is there a build guide? I don't think there is anything unusual but if you have something? Either way I think I can make something that will work.
Very clean, I like it! The "wing alignment piece" should help keep the wing centered.
Very clean build indeed
