Miniature F22 Scratch build questions

[shocku992]

I am looking to build my first scratch build, and before I order a bunch of stuff from Hobby King, i got to thinking. I have a spare UM 2-28, and was considering using it's internals for a ultra micro f22. What do you guys think? Is it doable?

I was looking at the plans for the F22, and I could shrink them down, use the combined Receiver/ESC/Servo board, the motor, and some foam board to build it. It wouldn't cost much, (which is nice because college is expensive)

Any thoughts? Is it possible?

Thanks,
~Alex

 

[jetpackninja]

Possible
Can't remember how far back it was but somebody in this thread has done it
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=740049&page=352

 

[earthsciteach]

It is completely doable, in my opinion. I think the only thing that could bite you is the weight of materials used. As long as the final weight is comparable to the UM T-28 you should be fine.

Pilot294 on here tore apart his UM Misquito and scratchbuilt a beautiful little P-38 from foam. I think he used laminated dollar store foam board. In the end, it was underpowered for the weight. Looked fantastic, though!

 

[shocku992]

Aweome! Thank you guys, I'll update you here in a couple weeks when I get it going.