FTFC24: Build-ruary by Spitifire76

[Spitfire76]

FTFC24: Build-ruary by Spitifire76 (Build skill: 3, Pilot skill 2)

My first time in this challenge. My build list is

• Eclipson Go 1 Wolf (Printed but not assembled)
• Eclipson Model B XL ( Currently printing).
• 3dLabPrint J35 Saab Draken has replaced the A10 that replaced the F-104G Starfighter.
• 3d printed steerable dolly (ok, not a plane but will have a receiver and servo, all parts printed but not assembled).
• FT Long EZ (backup in case dolly doesn't count)

Link to main challenge thread.

FTFC24: Buildruary Build-off Challenge

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

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[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: Eclipson Go 1 Wolf Build by Spitfire76

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Plans - https://www.eclipson-airplanes.com/gö1wolf (free to download)
Reason for choosing this plane - wanted to see if this one is good to recommend to noobs to 3dprinted planes
Estimated build time
Detailed build log

Spitfire76's Build Log of Eclipson's Go 1 Wolf

I have built and flown several Eclipson planes and had printed their Go 1 Wolf sometime ago but never go around to assembling it. This 3d printed plane is free to download from https://www.eclipson-airplanes.com/g%C3%B61wolf and should be a good one for anyone just starting out with 3d...

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How did the build go (1-simple, 5-complex)? 2
One of the simpler builds for a 3d printed plane as there are not so many parts to print

How well did it fly (1-easy, 5 hard)? 2
As its a powered glider doesn't need much throttle once its in the air.

Color scheme: Orange stripes.
Maiden Video: See detailed build log above
Summary, dos and don'ts: Pay attention to the throws especially the ailerons.

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: Eclipson Model B XL Build by Spitfire76

Pictures

Plans - https://www.eclipson-airplanes.com/modelbxl (38 Euros)
Reason for choosing this plane - built their original Model B but prefer larger planes as they are easier to fly and easier to see.
Build times: Printing = 84.5 hours, Airframe assembly = TBD, Electronics installation = TBD
Detailed build log

Spitfire76's Build Log of Eclipson's Model B XL

I've built and flown several 3dprinted planes from Eclipson including their original Model B but this one interested me as it was much larger with its wingspan of 1500mm/60in compared to the original model B of 1150mm/45in. Larger planes are easier to see and I understand actually easier to...

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How did the build go (1-simple, 5-complex)?
How well did it fly (1-easy, 5 hard)?

Color scheme
Maiden Video
Summary, dos and don'ts

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: 3dLabprint J35 Saab Draken Build by Spitfire76

Pictures

Plans - https://3dlabprint.com/shop/j35_draken/ ($20)
Reason for choosing this plane - It will be my first 3d printed EDF powered jet.
Build times: Printing = TBD, Airframe assembly = TBD, Electronics installation = TBD
Detailed build log

Spitfire76's Build log of 3dLabPrint's J35 Saab Draken

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How did the build go (1-simple, 5-complex)?
How well did it fly (1-easy, 5 hard)?

Color scheme
Maiden Video
Summary, dos and don'ts

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: Steerable Dolly Build by Spitfire76

 

[Spitfire76]

FT-Build-ruary: FT Long EZ Build by Spitfire76
replaces FT-Build-ruary: FT Slow Stick S250 Build by Spitfire76

Pictures

Plans - https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/ft-longez.37/
Reason for choosing this plane instead of the FT Slow Stick - Had problems finding the right diameter arrow shaft to fit the 3dprinted parts.
Build times: Printing = TBD, Airframe assembly = TBD, Electronics installation = TBD
Detailed build log

Spitfire76's Build Log of FT Long EZ

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How did the build go (1-simple, 5-complex)?
How well did it fly (1-easy, 5 hard)?

Color scheme
Maiden Video
Summary, dos and don'ts

 

[FoamyDM]

I can't wait to see this!

 

[Foamforce]

Cool! I built the Wolf with normal PLA. At first it flew just ok, but two adjustments made it fly great. Initially I had a SunnySky 2212-980kv with an 10x4.5SF and that felt a little underpowered. I switched to a SunnySky v3 (blue) 2216-1400kv with a 9x6. Now it feels powerful and fast with nearly unlimited vertical. The other important change I made was to use the aileron deflection recommendations from Eclipson. Initially I did 30 degrees up and down. With that, there was a disturbing amount of adverse yaw. When I switched to the 20 degrees up and 6 degrees down that get recommended, then it flew great!

In summary, I didn’t listen to their recommendations initially and it didn’t fly great. But then when I listened, it did much better. 😂

 

[Spitfire76]

Build-ruary challenge day 29 of 29

Never even got started on this build and the challenge ends today. I did get at least one plane built and flown though.

Spitfire76's Build Log of Eclipson's Go 1 Wolf

I have built and flown several Eclipson planes and had printed their Go 1 Wolf sometime ago but never go around to assembling it. This 3d printed plane is free to download from https://www.eclipson-airplanes.com/g%C3%B61wolf and should be a good one for anyone just starting out with 3d...

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[FoamyDM]

A deceptively simple challenge. I love the ambition you took on this year. 3D printing is considered by many to be ambitious undertaking to complete just one. Congratulations on successfully getting on complete and flying. It looks and flies great!

I always look forward to what you are working on.