FTFC'25 WWII Saab J21 designed by FlyerInStyle and MiniacRC

[FlyerInStyle]

This is the design/build thread for the j21. I always wanted to design a Saab plane and seeing as I couldn't find a foamboard j21 plan I thought it would be the perfect candidate for the FTFC'25 WWII.

This plane will be th mighty mini size, with a wingspan of 30" and powered by an a or f pack, along with propbably a 3s 850, as balancing might be an issue. It will be just bank nad yank, and hopefully have folding wingtips instead of just removable ones, if needed, so that it can fit iin any car.
So far the design is undergoing minor revisions and overall is almost done.

here are some pics of what it looks like right now

 

[Jo's squadron]

cool, so you are gonna have some free plans?

 

[Michael9865]

Nice.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

cool, so you are gonna have some free plans?

of course!

 

[CrshNBrn]

I'm always so impressed by you folks that can design plans. I can follow a plan and and cut a ton of foam...but designing? Way beyond my skill level.

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I'm always so impressed by you folks that can design plans. I can follow a plan and and cut a ton of foam...but designing? Way beyond my skill level.

honestly I thiought the same thing, turns out with some basic CAD experience you can get it done, its jsut a lot of work, form there its just doing it better and making optimizations which I am very thankful for @MiniacRC helping me with.

 

[Mr Man]

I prefer 2d cad when designing foamboard airplanes.

 

[leaded50]

My J-21 build approx 800mm wingspan.

 

[Mr Man]

My J-21 build approx 800mm wingspan.
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😳

 

[Mr Man]

My J-21 build approx 800mm wingspan.
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Is that for the 2025 wwii design and build challenge?

 

[leaded50]

Is that for the 2025 wwii design and build challenge?

nope, its already built, and have not all things needed for the challenge to show. so Flyer in styles version would be the one to win in challenge?

 

[Mr Man]

nope, its already built, and have not all things needed for the challenge to show. so Flyer in styles version would be the one to win in challenge?

I thought it ended on March 31st

 

[FlyerInStyle]

I thought it ended on March 31st

No, its definitely going on, this is officially entered into it, I believe its march 31st 2025, the 25 signifies the year, so its not over yet.

 

[Jo's squadron]

of course!

cant wait!