FTFC23: Buildruary Build-off Challenge

mastermalpass

Master member
Ah, just noticed my list is still my 'Febrepairy' list. @FoamyDM can you update entry?

1) Mirage 2000C 70mm EDF
2) RC Powers MiG-29 V4
3) Dupreez Sig Kadet: flat-packable mod
4) Su-26
 

AgentC

Elite member
Build-Thread started!

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FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
I am just rebuilding, upgrading, and finishing a bunch of old projects this year. So many unfinished, crashed, and sidelined from the past, no need for "new" builds this year.

More like ReTuneuary and Finishuary for me! :)
I love it... I heard a forum member might be starting something like that.
 

FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
So today I finished three builds. Two have their maidens and the third is waiting for better weather ATM. (Rain rolled in).
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Maidens.
They are part of the cub scout pack STEM camp-in we do each February. I think I have 5 left over. o_O
Full details in my Build-ruary thread.
 

FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
i am not sure if my working on all 4 planes at once in an assembly line style is good or healthy. a week in and I don't have too much to show. but 4 planes printed and cut from foam ready to start assembling. but I suppose in the last 3-4 days of the month ill go from no planes to 4 planes all at once. fingers crossed :)
You will have a busy weekend at the end of the month. Possibly not a bad way to go. I forward to hearing your debrief on the method you chose
 

Inq

Elite member
I should be able to tomorrow.

Oooh! I didn't realize you created a copy of our lists until @mastermalpass post. I too have made some changes to my list. The FW was getting way too intense for this challenge. I want it to come out nicer than I have time. I've inserted another airplane that was started yesterday.

  1. Flite Test Mighty Mini DR1 Triplane - from Flite Test speed-build kit with Inq embellishments. :eek:
  2. Fokker D.VIII - custom design using Flite Test design concepts with Inq embellishments. :rolleyes:
  3. Boomerang - custom design flying wing, self powered, minimal weight, motor launch, maximum wingspan sailplane. :sneaky:
  4. F-8 Crusader with Training Wheels - custom design using mixture of FT foamboard techniques and 3D printing for my first foray to an EDF.
  5. F-23 Black Widow - custom design using Flight Test F-22 Raptor techniques with Inq embellishments. :sleep: - I'm adding this 5th model because it's already started and I'll lose 10 points, but I may not get one of the others in and need to use this instead.
  6. Focke Wulf Ta 152H - custom design, using mostly Flight Test techniques with Inq embellishments.
 

mastermalpass

Master member
We're at the half way point. It's half-time... better go squeeze your significant other or they won't let you play with your airplanes any more!

Reminder... it is Valentines Day! :love:

I completely forgot about valentines day and I wanted to finish the Su-26 tonight... Maybe I still can, she always forgets about valentines day anyway, it's pancake day she really cares about!
 

Inq

Elite member
I completely forgot about valentines day and I wanted to finish the Su-26 tonight... Maybe I still can, she always forgets about valentines day anyway, it's pancake day she really cares about!

"They" only say, it's ok that you forgot. But they never forget that you forgot! :whistle:
 

FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
So we are about halfway through.
I see a number of different approaches. Working on all at once. A few at a time. One then the next. Or just squirrelling all together. But there is a good bit of activity and I like what I'm seeing, with some good looking finished planes already.

Keep at it, we are halfway there. I cannot do a build night Friday. But I can plan on Saturday Morning and Sunday evening. All here are welcome to use the build channels in the ARCN discord server. To connect and build.
 

FoamyDM

Building Fool-Flying Noob
Moderator
Count me in.

I just got my needle cutter running well, so I have a backlog of ideas, including, but not limited to:
1. The Evangel 4500
2. A Wittman Tailwind
3. A 2 Meter Sailplane
4. 3x Beechcraft Bonanza variations (V-35, F-33, and A-36)
5. A Master Series L-13 Blanik
6. Rockwell Twin Commander
Awesome! Good luck 🤞, looks like a great list there. Link the build thread when you can.