Looking for Simple Fuselage Builds

[jack10525]

Hello Guys and Gals,

I have a few wings left over from crashed planes that I need fuselages for. The wings range in size from about 30" to 60". I'm trying to figure out a simple build for the 60" wing right now but could probably adapt it to any size wing. I was thinking of starting with just a 1"x1" stick. Not sure how long I would need but maybe 24". I would glue a simple rudder and elevator on and build up the front to mount a motor. I've got a few motors to choose from ranging from 800kv to 1400kv. How would I determine the length of the fuselage? Anybody have any pics or plans of something similar they have done?

 

[JasonK]

here are 2 things you can reference for helping coming up with good size options:

https://www.flitetest.com/articles/easy-aircraft-design
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/determining-control-surface-area.62991/#post-565944

this works well for figuring out your elevator size/distance from the main wing for a given amount of stability
https://www.ecalc.ch/cgcalc.php

 

[jack10525]

Thank you for the links. I briefly looked over the first one and his definition of easy is very different from mine.

Looks like I got some reading to do.

 

[checkerboardflyer]

Maybe this diagram will help you get started. If you need more, visit this site where there is a model plane design calculator: https://rcplanes.online/design.htm I have a few ideas for scratch building on my blog: https://foamboardflyers.com Be sure to post some pictures here when you finish your project!