FTFC22 - Build-ruary Build Challenge

FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
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February is FT-Build-Ruary Month!

Hi All, Lets welcome another flying season, ready to go!
Once Again, I challenge all here to turn February into FT-Build-Ruary

So Many Planes So Little Time:
I, like most folk in this community, have a LONG build list of planes I would LOVE to build. Since I have become involved here in the forums and this challenge in 2018, there has been in incredible influx of new Classic Balsa designs turned Foam, fantasy Planes, Plans, builds and ideas/inspiration with the Bloody WWII Baby! forum thread and and the FTFC WWII Design & Build Challenge, and the FTFC Fantasy Aircraft Design & Build Challenge the FTFC Classic to Modern Challenge, as well as any plans listed by SPONZ and other forum members. and this last while with Covid-19, has brought in a number of new designers and designs. This Challenge is expected to be conducted in conjunction with a April Showers - Design-Build Challenge I will co-host starting March to end in May. A submission that fulfills both challenges my be submitted.
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Challenge: Spend February building at least 4 functioning RC Foam planes. Make a list and Build-log for each plane on the list. This will be scored out of 100 pts. (8 pts for entry, and 23 pts for each Build)

TO ENTER:
Be sure to post your entry below:
Must have a Declaration of participation with a link to your Build Thread
a list of your four(4) planes.

Build Thread Summary (8 pts):
Start a Thread - "FTFC22: Build-ruary by (Builder)" with your linked build list. Include your estimated Build Skill and Piloting Skill (1=New, 5=Expert)

Example:
FTFC22: Build-ruary by FoamyDM (Build Skill: 4 Skilled, Pilot SKill: 3 Novice)
  1. FT- Mustang
  2. FDM MM Explorer
  3. Depron to the Rescue <250g Autonomous FPV Searching Rig
  4. FTFC22 - Aquatic Design & Build: Flying Boat
BUILD POSTS: (23pts each)
Set aside Posts 2 - 5 and title them "FT-Build-Ruary: (plane) Build by (builder)"
Each build post will be scored as follows on March 1st 2022 Midnight EST (-5GMT):
  1. 5pts Picture of the plane with Plans link and/or Forum link (for other community members to find them) and your reason for choosing this plane.
  2. 8pts Build-log: A brief explanation of your build process, and note difficulties, changes and tips along the way. Be sure include your build pics and a estimated build time. Include your take on how the build went (1 Simple -5 Complex) and how it flew (1-easy to 5-Hard). [2 pts basic, 4 pts helpful, 6pts detailed and helpful, 8pts article ready.]
  3. 4pts Color Scheme - A decorated plane is more fun.
  4. 4pts Maiden Video *Due before March 8th*
  5. 2 pts Post-project reflective statement. (Summary of Do's, Don't and tips)
*Planes started prior to February 1st will take a 10 pt. deduction.*

The Build Challenge Begins February 1st and Ends on the 1st of March 2022!
Maiden Videos must be posted before March 8th 2022.

Parts 1, 2 and 3 posts as of March 1st will not be judged
Parts 4 and 5 dated as of March 8th will not be judged
*That means You will have 1 additional weeks to get your maiden flights edited and posted*

The Winner will receive (Supplied by FoamyDM):
  • Bragging Rights!
  • 1 plan set cut from DTFB*
  • Trophy (maybe)
Runner Up will receive
  • Full Size Printed Plans*
*plans must be supplied by the winner.

Good Luck FT Community, Get your plans ready and Happy Building!

-FoamyDM
 
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FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
We're starting this already? Hooray!
when you say color scheme, do skins count?
I wanted to get this on everyone's mind. I had a number of folks who asked for more notice. So here I go giving more notice. However, it is still only a Month Long challenge!

With that said, who's in?:

CHALLENGERS LIST
@FoamyDM pilot skill- 3 build skill- 4 FTFC Build-ruary '22 - Build Thread
  1. FDM Marabu.
  2. F-22 by Grifflyer
  3. Indoor EZ-Wing
  4. FDM - Kalinin K-7

@Matthewdupreez pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, Build thread
  1. Ft Spitfire
  2. Ft otter
  3. @The Hangar 's Simple stick
  4. @Dr. Looping Looie 's dornier libelle

@Taildragger Build Skill 3, pilot skill used to be 3, probably a 2 now , FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread
  1. "Jetfox" 50mm EDF Kitfox by Taildragger
  2. Pilatus PC-12 by Taildragger
  3. "Backpack Bush Plane"
  4. "Foamboard Legacy Aviation Turbo Bushmaster"

@FlyingTyger pilot skill- 5 build skill- 5, FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread build thread
  1. Crossfire (new design)
  2. Profile Panther - foam board build based on Dick Sarpolus' plans from Park Pilot magazine
  3. Hyper EZ - A Scott Neeman design found on RCGroups. My build will be his 30" version.
  4. Spinsation - This will be a foam board redesign of the Morris Hobbies Spinsation. My version will feature a full fuse and will be reduced to a 30"-36" wingspan.

@Ligbaer pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, FTFC22 Build-ruary build thread
  1. Sig kadet junior by Matthew dupreez
  2. Hot wired mustang
  3. Hotwire 50inch gamebird
  4. Jetworks gripen by jetworks

@Battery800 pilot skill- 2 build skill- 3-4, FTFC22 Build-ruary Build thread

1. 60" ft c-47​
2. trimotor legacy​
3. mm p-40​
4. maniac rc p-51​
@Hondo76251 pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread
  1. STOL plane 1
  2. STOL plane 2
  3. STOL plane 3
  4. something completely different
@Incader pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread
•Pietenpol
•Goblin
•Flerkin
•Mighty mini Corsair

@Scotto pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, FTFC22 Build-ruary build thread
1 Cormorant II
2 Nieuport 31
3 Stinson Vigilant
4 Dornier mashup

@Timmy pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread
1. FT Sea Duck
2. Jpot's Stick
3. Dunno
4. Dunno

@Flightspeed pilot skill- ___ build skill- ___, FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread
1. Matthews kaddy
2. Kitfox
3. Shrubby
4. STOL plane

@Quinnyperks, build skill 4 pilot skill 5 , FTFC22 Build-ruary Build Thread
1. 1/30 757-200
2. 1/6 Moraine Saulnier AI
3.75% polaris
4. Tiny f18

@bwarz , Build skill 3.5 pilot skill 2, Build Thread
1. FT Sea Duck
2. @localfiend's (no longer on the board?) A6M Zero mini
3. TBD (possibly FT Mini DR1??)
4. My design MS P36 (motivation to A: build the #2 beta build, B: create a build log/video)

@LitterBug , Build Skill __, Pilot Skill __ Crashing 10, FTFC22 Buildraury Build Thread
  1. FT Viggen. Mostly done, but need to cut a new wing.
  2. FT Simple Stick. Mostly Done
  3. FT BloOdy Wonder. Unwrapped
  4. FT Explorer. Still wrapped

FTFC 22: Build ruary by @Musdang (Build Skill: 2.48 Pilot Skill: 3.64)

1: SB FT Simple Stick (Progress: Fuse done, awaiting wing and THE DARN WHEEL COLLARS I CANT FIND.)
2: SB FT Goblin (Progress: Wing, main fuse built, awaiting motor.)
3: SB FT 3D OR Some profile 3D plane (Progress: NONE)
4: Maybe the other option of 3 (Progress: NONE)

FTFC22: Build-ruary by @AgentC (Build Skill: 2.48, Pilot SKill: 1 New Pilot) - Build Log
  1. FT Mini Scout (with Floats)
  2. FT Tiny Trainer - Trying to get a 4-channel under 250g
  3. EZ Series: EZ Bronco
  4. EZ Series: EZ Glider

WEEKLY BUILD EVENTS/PARTY

The Aviation RC Noob Podcast Discord Site will be Host a Build-night Each friday this month for the Build-ruary Challenge. a chance for us to meet, build, share and hangout with others who share this passion, and are silly enough to (look for the Buildruary Build Party Channel in the Video Chat section)
If you haven't been there before, It is a PG-13 space as the Podcast is Family friendly, so please be mindful (you will see the Rules as you enter).

https://discord.gg/CUzrvRADtD

Use the link a above to join in.
 
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Taildragger

Legendary member
I wanted to get this on everyone's mind. I had a number of folks who asked for more notice. So here I go giving more notice. However, it is still only a Month Long challenge!

With that said, who's in?:

CHALLENGERS LIST
@FoamyDM FTFC Build-ruary '22 - Build Thread (none yet)
Plane 1 - FDM Marabu.​
Plane 2 - F-22 by Grifflyer​
Plane 3 - Indoor EZ-Wing​
Plane 4 - FDM - Kalinin K-7​

@Matthewdupreez
go ahead and add me in there... list is subject to change :LOL:
1. "Jetfox" 50mm EDF Kitfox by Taildragger
2. Pilatus PC-12 by Taildragger
3. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
4. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
 

OliverW

Legendary member
I'm gonna try to join but each year I only end up getting 2 or 3 done due to lack of time lol. I've got a couple planes that are nearing the prototyping stage so who knows though... And I want to make a .20 spad lol
 

FlyingTyger

Elite member
Alright, I'm in. There's about a 6.87% chance I will actually finish 4 planes within a month, but it will be fun to try.

My builds will be....

1. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
2. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
3. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
4. insert_build_here by insert_member_here

....decided later. :unsure:
 

Taildragger

Legendary member
Alright, I'm in. There's about a 6.87% chance I will actually finish 4 planes within a month, but it will be fun to try.

My builds will be....

1. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
2. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
3. insert_build_here by insert_member_here
4. insert_build_here by insert_member_here

....decided later. :unsure:
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