PC 21 Scratch Build

[Jackson T]

@FPVAirCombat has inspired me to build a PC 21 for scale cockpit FPV. He does some really nice scale flying and dogfighting with his FMS PC 21, and he posts the videos on this thread. I decided it looked like too much fun to miss out on, so I have designed my own out of balsa!

Specs:
Wingspan: 65cm (25.6in)
Length: 75cm (29.5in)
Wing Area: 8.5dm2 (131.5in2)
Aerofoil: Clark Y
Estimated Flying Weight: 380 grams (13.4 oz)
Motor: RS 2205 2300kv (the old F Pack motor)
ESC: 18A Turnigy Plush

Here's the side view of the fuselage in Fusion 360. The canopy will be made by heat forming a plastic drink bottle.

I didn't know if you can print a Fusion 360 drawing or not, so I just hand drew the drawing on to paper to build over. The paper plan does not include the upper curved turtledeck section or the canopy, which is why it doesn't look much like the CAD drawing. The little triangle at the front is for the air intake.

I'll hopefully start cutting wood tomorrow. I can't wait!

 

[OliverW]

Looks good! Should be a fun one

 

[FPVAirCombat]

Nice project! I think Pilatus PC-21 is the best looking modern prop plane. Will be following your progress with keen interest.

 

[Jackson T]

I think Pilatus PC-21 is the best looking modern prop plane.

I second that!

 

[OliverW]

Nice project! I think Pilatus PC-21 is the best looking modern prop plane. Will be following your progress with keen interest.

I think the ARS 300 is the best looking modern prop plane. Mine rocks! https://northwestrc.com/SW--91-ARS-300--Print-Scheme--YELLOW_p_2480.html

 

[Jackson T]

I think the ARS 300 is the best looking modern prop plane. Mine rocks! https://northwestrc.com/SW--91-ARS-300--Print-Scheme--YELLOW_p_2480.html

This could probably be a topic for a whole thread! Your plane does look pretty cool .

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I think the ARS 300 is the best looking modern prop plane. Mine rocks! https://northwestrc.com/SW--91-ARS-300--Print-Scheme--YELLOW_p_2480.html

That does look like a sick plane. Same color scheme?

 

[OliverW]

That does look like a sick plane. Same color scheme?

Yep! Looks better in person. It is a more vibrant yellow in person and it really stands out in the air

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Yep! Looks better in person. It is a more vibrant yellow in person and it really stands out in the air

It would look good in your avatar doin a knife edge

 

[Grifflyer]

It would look good in your avatar doin a knife edge

If he could actually do a knife edge, all he does is roll really fast close to the ground

 

[OliverW]

Lol!

 

[OliverW]

It would look good in your avatar doin a knife edge

I am down! Found a pic online that really shows the color

 

[BATTLEAXE]

If he could actually do a knife edge, all he does is roll really fast close to the ground

Well at least he wouldn't be in the picture

 

[OliverW]

Well at least he wouldn't be in the picture

Lol!!!!!

 

[CampRobber]

That is a cool project and I'd like to contribute 1.5 sqft of 1/16 balsa if you could use it.

However since I'll be paying for the postage I insist that we cut it up before mailing it.

You'll have to decide how.

(those are some 7" 3/32 clarkys from my build.)

 

[Jackson T]

I am down! Found a pic online that really shows the color View attachment 151298

Now THAT is a pretty plane!

 

[Jackson T]

That is a cool project and I'd like to contribute 1.5 sqft of 1/16 balsa if you could use it.

However since I'll be paying for the postage I insist that we cut it up before mailing it.

You'll have to decide how.

(those are some 7" 3/32 clarkys from my build.)

Thank you for your kind words and offer! Instead of contributing your balsa, how about you build one yourself? I can scan my paper drawings as PDF's and I can screen shot my CAD drawings.

 

[CampRobber]

I've got something going on at the moment but I'm sure everyone on the thread always appreciates drawing uploads.

 

[Jackson T]

I've got something going on at the moment but I'm sure everyone on the thread always appreciates drawing uploads.

Ok, I'll happily take freebies then! What project are you working on?

 

[OliverW]

Now THAT is a pretty plane!

Thanks! It screams