Slamador
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I’m sure it will.
I think I check on this thread every week lol
Master Series P-40
- Thread starter Whit Armstrong
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I think I check on this thread every week lol
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
Another video is coming soon, now that it's the weekend.
Whit Armstrong
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The next episode is recorded, just editing work remaining.
Whit Armstrong
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Latest video:
This is the one that actually features the unwrapping, the part I think everyone's been waiting for.
This is the one that actually features the unwrapping, the part I think everyone's been waiting for.
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
Awesome now I've just gotta find the time to watch all these....
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
The plans are almost finished, I've decided to make ones for laser cutting and hand cutting now that I have access to my high school's laser.
Here they are as of now:
With a little more effort, I can label all the parts and make it a complete plane. This time, I'll probably do a build video since it's a complicated plane to put together.
Here they are as of now:
With a little more effort, I can label all the parts and make it a complete plane. This time, I'll probably do a build video since it's a complicated plane to put together.
foamboardflyer
Active member
Awesome 
can’t wait to build this one
can’t wait to build this one
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
Yeah, It shouldn't take long at all to convert the laser cut plans to hand cutting plans. The main problem is I have to move some stuff around to make it easier to align. If you want. I could send you a PDF of the laser cut plans to build, but there are no labels, and I think it would be extremely tricky! Also, if you can do it, I recommend downloading Fusion 360 on your computer so you can look through the CAD file and see how everything goes together. Eventually, I'll release a build video, but I'm not sure on the ETA.
Slamador
Member
I hand cut my plans, I sadly don’t own a laser cutter. I can wait until you covert them to hand-cutting plans and label them. Have you thought about maybe using FT’s symbol mapping? Or making a quick video on Fusion 360 showing how the plane comes together? I don’t have a ton of computer power. Thanks for all the work you have put on this, man
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
Those are great ideas! The laser cut plans are just like regular ones, just without labelling or bevel marks. They just don't have the same amount of polish. I'll make sure to do those things you suggested though!
Slamador
Member
Nice! I can’t wait to build this.
If the parts are labeled in a video as in the plans, I’m sure we could figure it out on our own. Any questions about the build could be posted here. Just a thought. I build video would be also nice
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
Hi all, just a question:
The plans are almost done, I just need to put the part labels on everything, but would you like it better if I skipped that step and just released the plans? (There will be a build video)
The plans are almost done, I just need to put the part labels on everything, but would you like it better if I skipped that step and just released the plans? (There will be a build video)
CrshNBrn
Elite member
If you're asking... when it comes to release dates for plans, us foamboard addicts are usually all for ASAP . You could always update them later with the labels, corrections, etc. I'd be happy to beta-build your P-40 plans. Usually posting a screenshot or two (or more) of tricky design features or non-intuitive steps is helpful for folks, but we don't necessarily need an accompanying video- you've got to be busy with other things this time of year!
PS The Me-109 and 110 are still flying high and collecting compliments, btw. Thanks for creating and sharing those plans.
. You could always update them later with the labels, corrections, etc. I'd be happy to beta-build your P-40 plans. Usually posting a screenshot or two (or more) of tricky design features or non-intuitive steps is helpful for folks, but we don't necessarily need an accompanying video- you've got to be busy with other things this time of year!PS The Me-109 and 110 are still flying high and collecting compliments, btw. Thanks for creating and sharing those plans.
foamboardflyer
Active member
Same here. The way I build I don’t really need part labels, just some pics or a build video. I can do a beta-build too, I might not get time till maybe next week though.If you're asking... when it comes to release dates for plans, us foamboard addicts are usually all for ASAP
PS The Me-109 and 110 are still flying high and collecting compliments, btw. Thanks for creating and sharing those plans.
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I won’t be able to get to it for a couple weeks, I have 4 other builds coming first, so I’m not in a big rush.
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
Alright.. I cut out one sheet of foam on the laser cutter at my school, and believe it or not, they had some brown flitetest foam lying around! Unfortunately, it was only one sheet. Whenever I have a spare moment, I'll go to the dollar tree and pick up some foam, but I can't really do anything until then.
Here are some pictures of the parts I cut:
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The parts are exactly how I wanted, but there's just a bit too much cupping along the edges. I'm just fiddling with the laser settings to fix it.
Here are some pictures of the parts I cut:
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The parts are exactly how I wanted, but there's just a bit too much cupping along the edges. I'm just fiddling with the laser settings to fix it.
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Slamador
Member
Nice! I’m down for a beta-build too.
Quinnyperks
Legendary member
i'm down
Whit Armstrong
Elite member
Time to start building!
A pile of parts:
Now for the wing:
I never realized when I was designing this plane, but it's huge! I guess you can't tell until you actually build it in real life. I really like having the ailerons as seperate pieces from the wings. It allows you to use better hinges and also looks a lot cleaner. THe little tabs sticking out the back gave me a lot of trouble. You have to bevel the entire thing, so It's tricky to do it without bending them and creasing the foamboard.
Some pics of the spot where the ailerons go:
I had to add some scrap foam to the back of the wing to keep it from bending and warping. Nice and easy, but it works a treat!
A pile of parts:
Now for the wing:
I never realized when I was designing this plane, but it's huge! I guess you can't tell until you actually build it in real life. I really like having the ailerons as seperate pieces from the wings. It allows you to use better hinges and also looks a lot cleaner. THe little tabs sticking out the back gave me a lot of trouble. You have to bevel the entire thing, so It's tricky to do it without bending them and creasing the foamboard.
Some pics of the spot where the ailerons go:
I had to add some scrap foam to the back of the wing to keep it from bending and warping. Nice and easy, but it works a treat!
