P-38 Pusher MJ - Build log

jamboree1

Active member
I should have mentioned earlier, make sure the booms are parallel all the way , i took a lot of precautions to keep the wing, fuse and booms parallel all with each other.
 

jpot1

Elite member
Yeah, picture looks like they are off but it’s just the angle. I had cut some spacers that I used to make sure everything was parallel all the way.
 

jpot1

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Wow this flew great! 3 batteries through her today, only a tiny bit of trim and handled the 15mph wind gusts like a champ. Time for paint!

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jamboree1

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That's awesome, i'm glad yours flew good too, i really enjoy mine and the wind design seems very efficient in wind. I'm getting about 12 mins flight time with my motor and a 2200
 

jpot1

Elite member
Finished up the plans converting this for DTFB. Also changed the cockpit to fit a modified FT power pod.
 

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jamboree1

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Nice work on the redraw, this will really help the guys building with DTFB. I'm curious on how a FT power pod fits in there as the wing is in the way.
 

jpot1

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Nice work on the redraw, this will really help the guys building with DTFB. I'm curious on how a FT power pod fits in there as the wing is in the way.

Jamboree - key phrase I used was a modified FT power pod :).
Back in the day when I first built the FT22 I wanted to make it swappable so I built this to fit in that fuse and I have modded all other planes that take the 2200kv motor to fit.

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jpot1

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so a f pack should power it?

Yes as long as it's the true FT F pack. I believe that emax puts out 1000g or more thrust. My setup does 900g and is a little heavier. I have an F pack imitation from banggood which only puts out 600g which would not be enough.
 

Morgan

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Yes as long as it's the true FT F pack. I believe that emax puts out 1000g or more thrust. My setup does 900g and is a little heavier. I have an F pack imitation from banggood which only puts out 600g which would not be enough.
Thanks.
 

jamboree1

Active member
What size battery are you using?
for this plane i had to use a 2200 3s to get it to balance properly, you could add nose weight but thats dead weight, may as well just get the extra flight time with a bigger battery. Keep in mind that is with the original plans. Jpot redrew the plans and it might change how much weight is needed in the nose to balance.
 

matjey

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Would love to see a video of you guys flying it. Keep them posted as I believe it help other building and enjoying it too.