FTFC21 - Seaplane Design & Build by Leaded50, Pegna P.c.1 - 1921 Schneider Cup Racer

[leaded50]

i decided use that lightweight "plastic - stuff" i got earlyer from a friend for the pivoting front. (dont know name, but is used for mount signs, posters eg. )
Heated its easy to shape, and keep shape, even is a little bendable. Then dont need internal structure, or epoxyglue all over for stiffness to keep shape, as by foamboard.
Her is a picture under testing /adjustment for fit in shape.

 

[leaded50]

well, "happy incident".. the &(&/()=/79+\0 F **?#¤" Hot-Glue gun stopped working!!

 

[FlyerInStyle]

well, "happy incident".. the &(&/()=/79+\0 F **?#¤" Hot-Glue gun stopped working!!

use epoxy if you have any, or even elmers glue, I have triesd warks amazing! just dries half an hour.

 

[leaded50]

use epoxy if you have any, or even elmers glue, I have triesd warks amazing! just dries half an hour.

yeah, i know... just that at some parts i like better use a hot.gun. Well, its just few says before shops open again...

 

[FlyerInStyle]

yeah, i know... just that at some parts i like better use a hot.gun. Well, its just few says before shops open again...

hey. I probably know why it broke. I have been having problems too. what you need to do is not easy, but take it apart, and keep everything, especially the springs are hard to find. then heat it up, take a bamboo skewer, and in heat proof gloves, hold it and use the skewer to clean it out fully. then let sit heated for about 30 minutes. put it back together and you should be good to go.

 

[leaded50]

ive opened it, and a plastic part is broken

 

[FlyerInStyle]

ive opened it, and a plastic part is broken

oh. then that is a problem. you can probably glue it together if you have thin ca though

 

[leaded50]

oh. then that is a problem. you can probably glue it together if you have thin ca though

in experience, it would not keep up long. New one at Monday, then problem is fixed.

 

[leaded50]

more drawbacks.... :
i got a problem that Banggood delivered plastic gear servos without correct horns and screw to hold servoarm ( delivered horn/screw to metal gear) on my last shipment.
Solution = buy another for this build for $24 national, to use on the pivoting frontpart, then i got a higher torque servo, and waterproof. AND delivered in a couple of days! ...and i know i got a functional correct package of parts.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

more drawbacks.... :
i got a problem that Banggood delivered plastic gear servos without correct horns and screw to hold servoarm ( delivered horn/screw to metal gear) on my last shipment.
Solution = buy another for this build for $24 national, to use on the pivoting frontpart, then i got a higher torque servo, and waterproof. AND delivered in a couple of days! ...and i know i got a functional correct package of parts.

how do you waterproof your electronics though?

 

[leaded50]

how do you waterproof your electronics though?

FT did make an ok video on it.
I use a ballon for the reciver. Servos uses silicone on bottom, and a "special grease infused" o-ring thats fits on top, if are in (possible) waterpsray, if not, dont do nothing, since cheap ones are just to change. ESC depending.. filled ends to cables with silicone mostly, and always try install esc/reciver as high on plane as possible away from possible water..
If the plane go under water,(or stays a bit under) its gonna be electronic failures anyway.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

FT did make an ok video on it.
I use a ballon for the reciver. Servos uses silicone on bottom, and a "special grease infused" o-ring thats fits on top, if are in (possible) waterpsray, if not, dont do nothing, since cheap ones are just to change. ESC depending.. filled ends to cables with silicone mostly, and always try install esc/reciver as high on plane as possible away from possible water..
If the plane go under water,(or stays a bit under) its gonna be electronic failures anyway.

ok. thanks. the esc and reciever will be in the actual plane, which is pretty high up, being on floats.

 

[leaded50]

working with the pivoting front. Ive got it hinged, motor & cables, and splashguards/covers in place, but my moving try failed. A 9g servo cant fix this good enough. New parts for better function (bigger servo) in mail here in a couple days.

 

[DinosEatPeople1]

working with the pivoting front. Ive got it hinged, motor & cables, and splashguards/covers in place, but my moving try failed. A 9g servo cant fix this good enough. New parts for better function (bigger servo) in mail here in a couple days.

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pretty

 

[FlyerInStyle]

working with the pivoting front. Ive got it hinged, motor & cables, and splashguards/covers in place, but my moving try failed. A 9g servo cant fix this good enough. New parts for better function (bigger servo) in mail here in a couple days.

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I am worried about those hinges and the servo gears holding up to the power of the motor.

 

[leaded50]

the hinges are keeping up, that i know by use of them from before. The 9g servos didnt hold up good enough though. The ones ive ordered now, should.

 

[cyclone3350]

working with the pivoting front. Ive got it hinged, motor & cables, and splashguards/covers in place, but my moving try failed. A 9g servo cant fix this good enough. New parts for better function (bigger servo) in mail here in a couple days.

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When it comes to points for innovation, I give U 100. I must say, I am impressed with how U R making this unique design work to scale.

 

[leaded50]

When it comes to points for innovation, I give U 100. I must say, I am impressed with how U R making this unique design work to scale.

Thanks!

 

[KBTalon17]

that looks rad man! looking forward to it flying!

 

[FoamyDM]

internals is approx ready:

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from other side, where bottom hull , and side up to prop thrust line skin is ready done.

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I really enjoy what you have done with the hull