Mighty Mini MkIII

[SP0NZ]

Mighty Mini MkIII - Build

MIGHTY MINI MkIII​

Mighty Mini Sized Bloody Wonder MkIII

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Baby Baron next to the Mighty Mini MkIII

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DETAILS

This is my second Mighty Mini sized plane. It uses the same power setup as the FT Mighty Mini series, and can use the same power pod as the Mini Scout and Mini Speedster. Like the Bloody Wonder MkIII, the mini will include the different tail configurations.​

PLANS​

2017.12.04 : XF Mini Mk III v0.4 <--- BETA

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SPECIFICATIONS

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WINGSPAN:	16.75 in	mm
LENGTH:	15 in	mm
WING AREA:	TBD in2	dm2
WEIGHT (AUW):	TBD oz.	g
WING LOADING:	TBD oz./ft2	g/dm2
WCL:	TBD
CHANNELS:	3
CONTROLS:	Aileron, Elevator, Throttle

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ELECTRONICS

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MOTOR:	Emax MT 1804
ESC:	Turnigy Plush 12amp
BATTERY:	450-800 mah 2S/3S
PROPELLER:	6 X 5 SF (GWS EP 6050)
SERVOS:	2 X 5g (hekTronix HXT500)

SETTINGS

Ailerons : 40% Expo : 50%
Elevator : 40% Expo : 50%
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IMAGES

FLIGHT VIDEO

BUILD LOG

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Materials
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  [*=1]1 Sheet Adams Readi-Board
  [*=1]1 FT Mighty Mini Firewall
  [*=1]3 FT Mighty Mini Control Horns
  [*=1]1 BBQ Skewer
  [*=1]3 Push Rods 18 GA Music Wire (.040"/1 mm)
  [*=1]2 Servos 5 gram (HXT 500 / ES9051)
  [*=1]3 Linkage Stoppers (optional)

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Tile your plans together and prepare them for transferring to your foam board

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If you think you might make more than one of these planes, you may want to consider making some poster board templates. Complete instructions for making them can be found in my article DIY Poster Board Templates.

All the parts for the Mighy Mini MkIII take up less than 1 sheet of 20 X 30 foam board.


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More build details coming soon.

 

[BeezerFish]

Subscribed

 

[BridgeInspector]

Beta

I would love to build one!

 

[dantheman]

I need this in my life.

 

[rfander]

Cool! I will definitely build this.

 

[Flyingninja]

Could you post beta plans? I need a new airplane anyway(I crashed my EDF FT Flyer last week).

 

[Flyingninja]

Could I run this with 9 gram servos?

 

[revgregg65]

I'm waiting ...... for plans, gotta make one of these!

 

[SP0NZ]

Could I run this with 9 gram servos?

I think it will probably work fine with 9 gram servos. I will be testing with 5 grams for the prototype though.

 

[SP0NZ]

Two hour build start to finish including electronics. Not the best looking build I have ever done, but hey, it's a prototype right? Going camping with the family this weekend and taking both of these little minis with me. Hope to have a flight report and maiden video for you guys after this weekend.

 

[Spastickitten]

Looks better than mine, mine is still a flat piece of foam in the closet.

 

[BridgeInspector]

mmmkiii ?

Off and on all day but got the airframe done. More than 2 hours but less than 3 (guessing). One #11 exacto.




I used ROSS foamboard from Walmart. The airframe weight is about 70g. I sealed all exposed edges with a thin smear of hot glue for durability.

I made two mistakes thus far, both minor.
I didn't reverse the side the tab slot was on one vertical stabilizer, so the tab is all the way through one vstab.
I cut through the paper on the center wing fold bevel. Sealed it with some extra hotglue.

Used nearly all of a 4" glue stick(1/2") and most likely use the rest installing servos.
Will figure out power pod(s) configurations tomorrow.

Planning on a paint scheme of some sort with rattle cans on hand. TBD

 

[TEAJR66]

That wsa fast!

I put one together and it happened so fast I forgot to take build pictures. Doh!!!

Here it is just the foam assembled.



Then we put the electronics in it.



The aileron servo is a 5g and the elevator is a 3g. The motor is a 10g 2000Kv on a 6A ESC with a 5x5 prop (not that it matters because the wires broke off the motor as I was working on it and now it is dead).

 

[TEAJR66]

Tommy's don't spell so good.

 

[BridgeInspector]

Ha. Red is the way to go I guess. Did a real quick rattle can job just so it showed up well. Put it on too thick as a one coat job and it wrinkled a bit.

 

[SP0NZ]

Wow guys. Nice progress on your builds. I just got back from a camping excursion with my family. Brought the Mini MkIII and the Baby Baron, but it was 20-30 mph winds the whole time we were there. Really windy at home today too. So, no test flights for me to report yet.

 

[T-Richard]

can i beta test?

I can build and fly pretty quickly and I have some servos and a micro power pod all ready to go. I am bored of the tiny trainer!

 

[BridgeInspector]

No test flights for me either. My wife had a chemo treatment which kept me at the house, which gave me time to build but not fly. Then it rained when she was feeling better Sunday. Hope to get it in the air next weekend.

 

[T-Richard]

Possibly ready for maiden as early as tomorrow!

 

[SP0NZ]

No test flights for me either. My wife had a chemo treatment which kept me at the house, which gave me time to build but not fly. Then it rained when she was feeling better Sunday. Hope to get it in the air next weekend.

Really sorry to hear about your wife Aaron. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

No worries about the maiden, family first, always. I haven't had a chance or the weather to maiden mine yet either. Wednesday and Thursday looks like the weather might finally break here though. Fingers crossed.