Hi there, my son (10) and I have just joined. He’s desperate to make an rc plane from scratch but someone advised us that’s too challenging for the first time so we’re thinking of getting the mighty mini mustang. Or….. we get the plans for the mustang and get all the bits we need. Any advice appreciated! We’re uk based
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Houndpup Rc
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Hey man, and welcome to the forum!
For a first plane I would recommend the Full size Simple Scout, as the mighty mini Mustang can be more challenging to fly as it is super sensitive and being so small can be hard to see. Are you planning on starting with a level assist gyro?
I agree that designing your first plane isn't the best way to go, but maybe down the road.
If you are burning through your first few planes pretty quick their are free plans for a lot of cool models here:
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Houndpup Rc
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Here is a sample of what a souped up Mini Mustang can do! (I built this one
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)Thank you so much! He’s been flying planes a long time and has been watching so many videos lol. He’s a much better pilot than me! So we hadnt thought of a level assist gyro.
Thanks for the recommendation of the simple scout I’ll check it out! And the other ones for when we’re ready to try it. Appreciate your reply!
Thanks for the recommendation of the simple scout I’ll check it out! And the other ones for when we’re ready to try it. Appreciate your reply!
Oh awesome!!! Thank youHere is a sample of what a souped up Mini Mustang can do! (I built this one
He'll love the simple scout, then. The swappable spitfire is also an excellent plane.
Thank you! I’ll check out the spitfire too!
Houndpup Rc
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FT Full Sized Swappable Mustang is a great one too!
BTW the Simple Scout was my first one that I learned to fly with that had no gyro.
Mr Man
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Spitfire all day! I can’t believe mine is foamboard when it’s in the air, flies better than some of my eflite planes.
We might end up with a big order as we’re from the UK to keep us going lol
That’s great to hear. So glad we joined the forum as there’s not so much where we are on it
Houndpup Rc
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The more the merrier!
check this u/k modelers work: search.php
For a first plane I like the Tiny Trainer. It's easy to build, easy to fly & most of all easy to repair.
"Make a plane from scratch" could mean a few things. If you mean buy a store bought plane ready to fly, I strongly disagree. While this will get you in the air sooner. You will skip an important step. Learning the skills to repair a plane. If you have the skills to build a plane, you'll have the skills to repair a plane. It's your choice to buy the FT kit or download the plans & cut it out. On the other hand if you mean, build a plane from you own design, then I agree. Your first plane should be a known design. We will be able to give far better advice if the plane is one we all know, like the TT.
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Remember the FT moto: Build, Fly, Crash, Repeat.
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Houndpup Rc
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Yeah flying a known to fly model definitely is a good idea for when starting out.
BTW @Merv he has already been flying a bit (see post 4).
IMO, the simple stick is an easy scratch build and a GREAT flyer, very underrated if you ask me. If your lad is even a mildly experienced pilot, he will have no issue handling it, relatively generous wing area and good control authority at a broad speed range with a fat prop and heavy throws. It's my favorite for combat because it recovers from collisions so well, I survived SIX mid-airs in one combat at ff23. Six was it though, seven was too many, it turns out. I mean this thing got spun around like a top and landed on the rails every time.... except the seventh. Anyhow, as far as a scratch build, you can just get an image of the plans and lay it out on the foam with square and straightedge, the geometry is so basic. I bet you could scale it within reason from a photo even. I made plywood templates and can spit one out in about 90 minutes, less electronics. I built ten for fest last year, maybe 3 made it back. I have no feedback on how it lands.
. I made plywood templates and can spit one out in about 90 minutes, less electronics. I built ten for fest last year, maybe 3 made it back. I have no feedback on how it lands.Thanks for the advice. I meant he wanted to build from own design. We got the arrow and are mid way through building
thanks so much! we went for the mini arrow, enjoying building itIMO, the simple stick is an easy scratch build and a GREAT flyer, very underrated if you ask me. If your lad is even a mildly experienced pilot, he will have no issue handling it, relatively generous wing area and good control authority at a broad speed range with a fat prop and heavy throws. It's my favorite for combat because it recovers from collisions so well, I survived SIX mid-airs in one combat at ff23. Six was it though, seven was too many, it turns out. I mean this thing got spun around like a top and landed on the rails every time.... except the seventh. Anyhow, as far as a scratch build, you can just get an image of the plans and lay it out on the foam with square and straightedge, the geometry is so basic. I bet you could scale it within reason from a photo even
Be sure to publish the plans on the FT Forums Plans section so all of us can enjoy your effort.
Mr Man
Mr SPEED!
Ooh! What power sustem?
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