Just a discussion. I've been kit and scratch building a few different FT designs, and mods of FT designs. I just wondered what you guys preferred in terms of plane size.
The other day I totally hard munched my P-47 mini, which is mostly based on a mini-Scout. Think mini scout, but with reshaped wings, rudder, stabilizer, and turtle deck. It hit so hard it snapped one wing clean off, and twist-broke the fuselage just fore and aft of the wing. 15 minutes with some hot glue and it was amazingly straight and rigid. I've put bigger planes in the trash for lesser crashes.
Before & after:
It got me thinking of big vs. little.
Pro's of mini's:
In favor of the "big 'uns"...
What are your thoughts and preferences?
The other day I totally hard munched my P-47 mini, which is mostly based on a mini-Scout. Think mini scout, but with reshaped wings, rudder, stabilizer, and turtle deck. It hit so hard it snapped one wing clean off, and twist-broke the fuselage just fore and aft of the wing. 15 minutes with some hot glue and it was amazingly straight and rigid. I've put bigger planes in the trash for lesser crashes.
Before & after:
It got me thinking of big vs. little.
Pro's of mini's:
- It seems that the mini's have an amazing strength-to-size ratio as compared to their big brothers.
- Mini's require less foam and materials.
- Mini's fly in smaller spaces.
- Mini's fit better in your vehicle.
- Mini's fly with cheaper/smaller batteries.
- Mini's fly comparatively slower, which allows for better reaction time.
In favor of the "big 'uns"...
- Easier to see at distance/altitude.
- Easier to build, especially for those of us with "mega-mitts" for hands.
- Bigger "wow" factor.
- Handling tends to be more forgiving.
- Crashes are much more spectacular!
- Easier to balance and manage thrust angles.
What are your thoughts and preferences?