Lockheed Vega 2026-04-01

[Mr NCT]

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Lockheed Vega - Golden Age Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae, Plans & 3D stls

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This is a scale Lockheed Vega.
"C" power pack with 2200 3s battery
WS: 49.5" (1257mm)
Len: 34" (864mm)
AUW: 2lbs 11oz (1213g)

I experimented with the wing and designed it with sharp trailing edges. The bevels shown in the plans will meet so that very little sanding is needed. I coated them with Mod Podge and covered with paper for strength.

The battery is inserted and then the wing attached (sorry, couldn't think of a better way). The wing...

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[PeterG]

Beautiful! Looks too nice to be foamboard.

How did you paint/decal it?

You mentioned springs in the landing gear- does it work well? Can you share more details on that?

 

[Mr NCT]

To smooth the seams I used light weight spackle to fill large depressions and then automotive glazing compound for a smooth surface. I've switched over from Rustoleum to Behr spray paint, they have more colors and it seems to coat better. The large single color markings are Oracal vinyl cut on a Cameo cutter and the small and multicolor are laser print clear decals.

The landing gear is 3D printed. Here's a pic off the plane and a cross section of the strut & spring. The small holes in the strut cap and the bottom of the plunger are sized so it pins with a short section of filament and the hinges are all 3Mx20 nylon screws so it can all be taken apart and repaired. It looks delicate but it held up to a less than good landing.

 

[tomlogan1]

Stunningly beautiful and humbling at the same time.

 

[Mr NCT]

Stunningly beautiful and humbling at the same time.

Thank You! It's actually a really nice 10 ft. job, 5 if you're not wearing your glasses. But that's kind of the definition of foam board.

 

[chris398mx]

Nice looking plane! Do you have any video of it flying?

 

[Mr NCT]

Nice looking plane! Do you have any video of it flying?

Thanks!! Just one, on a way too windy day. I was happy to get it down in one piece.

 

[tomlogan1]

You have a large set, my friend!

 

[AIRFORGE]

Thanks!! Just one, on a way too windy day. I was happy to get it down in one piece.

I watched this on YT when you uploaded it, and I was seriously trying to lean away from the tree at the end. I just did it again!

 

[Mr NCT]

I watched this on YT when you uploaded it, and I was seriously trying to lean away from the tree at the end. I just did it again!

Me Too!!! I knew it was a goner.

 

[chris398mx]

Thanks!! Just one, on a way too windy day. I was happy to get it down in one piece.

Awesome. plane looks great. just need to see how it flys with reasonable conditions. Great job!