Moth Minor Swappable - design, build, and review log

[jamboree1]

Still have a couple of planes to finish then that one is next. Hopefully get to Nics build and do a few before spring. I'm thrilled every time he brings out another plane cause Im not really into minis or flying aircraft carriers! lol

I agree, i have enough store bought minis to want to build a mini and i'm limited to a max of 6' wings or 50" long fuse for transportation issues

 

[nerdnic]

Still have a couple of planes to finish then that one is next. Hopefully get to Nics build and do a few before spring. I'm thrilled every time he brings out another plane cause Im not really into minis or flying aircraft carriers! lol

Scraps mini aircraft carrier design. Yeah dude I hear you!



I know of three other nnMoths now. Ben Preston from RC groups, egunderson and jamboree1 from here on the FT forums.

 

[jamboree1]

I never thought to post on RCG, i know the article is there, Nic, feel free to use my pics there if you want

 

[nerdnic]

Cool, thanks. I usually post my threads on RCG but get very little response there, it's a bummer.

 

[jamboree1]

Yeah, RCG isn't as active on DTFB as here, also not nearly as friendly or as community based as FT. I'm know as Lawn Dart Flyer on RCG

 

[abieex]

Im starting to think of ways to include some balsa into my builds. I'm just not happy with the way my planes hold up after a couple of trips to the field. Possible uses would be leading edges, ailerons and tail feathers. Not sure it will work but maybe worth a try. Thanks nerdnic for all your work.

 

[abieex]

Nic, any chance you'll get to FF 2015?

 

[nerdnic]

Yeah, RCG isn't as active on DTFB as here, also not nearly as friendly or as community based as FT. I'm know as Lawn Dart Flyer on RCG

Yeah I agree. Just makes FT community that much more awesome

 

[nerdnic]

Im starting to think of ways to include some balsa into my builds. I'm just not happy with the way my planes hold up after a couple of trips to the field. Possible uses would be leading edges, ailerons and tail feathers. Not sure it will work but maybe worth a try. Thanks nerdnic for all your work.

Yeah I've thought of this also. I use BBQ skewers to strengthen wing tips and hstabs but I've not actually put anything to use for edges.

I have started ironing my edges though.. and oh man the result is pretty sick. Also, yes I am planning to attend FF2015!

 

[jamboree1]

Let it be known that the Moth can fly on 1 aileron, guess how i found that out

 

[nerdnic]

lol. I bet it's the same way I figured out that the FT Spitfire can fly on 1 aileron too.

 

[jamboree1]

I'm tempted to build another Moth, but this time adding a top wing to make some sort of bastardized tiger moth. As it seems I can't find a finished DTFB plan for one

 

[nerdnic]

I thought someone here on the forums made one a while back.

 

[jamboree1]

looking at pictures of a tiger moth, looks almost exactly like the minor, minus the top wing, this should be an easy mod to do after i figure out a top support brace setup. Thinking something like the baby blender supports.

 

[jamboree1]

I thought someone here on the forums made one a while back.

There is, but unfinished and no plans, plus it's not A nn design

 

[nerdnic]

Ah, I wonder how hard it would be to make a conversion kit. That will be cool to offer both.

 

[jamboree1]

I just printed out another set of plans and will start the build this weekend for the nnMoth Minor Tiger Moth edition

 

[jamboree1]

ooops. overloaded the esc

 

[nerdnic]

Oh no! Bummer man. Was it the heat or just overloaded? I've had really good luck with the dynam/hobbywing pentuim series escs. I highly suggest them.

Can't wait to see your tiger moth!

 

[jamboree1]

Oh no! Bummer man. Was it the heat or just overloaded? I've had really good luck with the dynam/hobbywing pentuim series escs. I highly suggest them.

Can't wait to see your tiger moth!

It was an eflite 30a, 40a burst, my motor maxes out 32a. Guess i had 1 too many high speed runs too close together. I actually started the fuse for the tiger moth tonight but i need to redo it as i accidently did an A fold