leighb2282
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mk.1 Maelstrom GR.1a (General RC.1a)
DETAILS
Hey Folks, I have just gotten into the RC hobby (building a Tiny trainer) but all that did was start my brain working overtime on scratch building, i'm also ridiculously naive on how much work actually goes into one of these models so it will be interesting on how this airframe goes together.
So the goal is to design and scratch build a Twin engined EDF fighter, inspiration mostly coming from the SEPECAT Jaguar and the Panavia Tornado in terms of look and feel. (high wing, dual inlets just set back from the cockpit, single vertical stabilizer)
I already have a lot of the nosecone, cockpit area and airframe body designed in Sketchup but Vertical and Horizontal stabilizer are still in the design process, so too are the side mounted EDF pods/ air intakes. The main Wing I have yet to decide on, but I am possibly looking at something like the FT Racer or something similar to the Versa wing in terms of profile.
FAQ
Will the mk.1 Maelstrom GR.1a be swappable?
It will not be designed as a swappable but quite conceivably you could design a firewall to go in the front of the aircraft if you forego the nosecone or also make it a pusher with minimal changes if the design continues the way it is going.
Differential thrust or rudder?
A rudder for sure as I don't know how well twin EDFs allow for differential thrust, I think this will be something I look into after the first maiden.
How many servos will I need?
Currently 4 (2x for Ailerons, 1x for rudder, 1x for elevator) I may also look into flaps which would most likely bring that up to 6.
What about landing gear?
Initial plans are for no landing gear, although as the design and build progresses depending on weight I may look into adding fixed gear or maybe even retracts!
SPECS
PLANS
None Yet.
BUILD LOG
Day 1 - Cockpit section.
REVIEW
Coming soon.
Finally, Apologies and thanks to NerdNic who I shamelessly stole the design of the project page from.
DETAILS
Hey Folks, I have just gotten into the RC hobby (building a Tiny trainer) but all that did was start my brain working overtime on scratch building, i'm also ridiculously naive on how much work actually goes into one of these models so it will be interesting on how this airframe goes together.
So the goal is to design and scratch build a Twin engined EDF fighter, inspiration mostly coming from the SEPECAT Jaguar and the Panavia Tornado in terms of look and feel. (high wing, dual inlets just set back from the cockpit, single vertical stabilizer)
I already have a lot of the nosecone, cockpit area and airframe body designed in Sketchup but Vertical and Horizontal stabilizer are still in the design process, so too are the side mounted EDF pods/ air intakes. The main Wing I have yet to decide on, but I am possibly looking at something like the FT Racer or something similar to the Versa wing in terms of profile.
FAQ
Will the mk.1 Maelstrom GR.1a be swappable?
It will not be designed as a swappable but quite conceivably you could design a firewall to go in the front of the aircraft if you forego the nosecone or also make it a pusher with minimal changes if the design continues the way it is going.
Differential thrust or rudder?
A rudder for sure as I don't know how well twin EDFs allow for differential thrust, I think this will be something I look into after the first maiden.
How many servos will I need?
Currently 4 (2x for Ailerons, 1x for rudder, 1x for elevator) I may also look into flaps which would most likely bring that up to 6.
What about landing gear?
Initial plans are for no landing gear, although as the design and build progresses depending on weight I may look into adding fixed gear or maybe even retracts!
SPECS
WINGSPAN | Roughly 46” |
LENGTH | Roughly 30” |
CHANNELS | 4 |
Weight | TBD |
Build Difficulty | Unknown, (a self confessed newbie is building this) |
Build materials | Foam Board Hot Glue CA Fiberboard (like that used in PCBs) |
PLANS
None Yet.
BUILD LOG
Day 1 - Cockpit section.
REVIEW
Coming soon.
Finally, Apologies and thanks to NerdNic who I shamelessly stole the design of the project page from.
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