So I have just Arrived into the hobby and I am Eager to start my first scratch build.
this post is just The Mission statement:
Stage 1: Build the VF-9 from Robotech
I have always been in love with the forward sweeping plane designs. I may have started my career as a draftsman, however I have never designed an RC plane before. Here's a look at the goal:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pusher
Length: 36"
Width: 36"
Wing Area: 200 in^2
Motor 2815 /09 1180kV
Propeller: 10x4.7
Est All up Weight = 750g
Wing Loading
PLANS:
Here are the plans:
This is missing the spars outlined in the main body. This is the first I have looked at them in over a year.
Maiden Flight:
I was supposed to be a Maiden Flight... but alas, just a taxi test.
Reserved
Stage 2:
Vectorized thrust is real now. Well sort of, I plan to accomplish this through a thrust Leg which drops down. to have a Hovering Hybrid mode. the goal is to have most of the controls in the center and ideally use 50-60mm EDFs with a flexible exit tube to redirect thrust. another idea is to have a way to open and close the thrust cowl/feet and the other is to bring down the thrust tubes via a cable system Much like the child droopy dog toy. I'm hoping a flight board with a Gyro will help this become a functional reality. if this works, the Zentrati better watch-out!
I have a LOT of work before Stage 2 is started. It's time to get started.![Big grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
this post is just The Mission statement:
Stage 1: Build the VF-9 from Robotech
I have always been in love with the forward sweeping plane designs. I may have started my career as a draftsman, however I have never designed an RC plane before. Here's a look at the goal:
![vf-9-fighter-schematics.gif vf-9-fighter-schematics.gif](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2016/09/134498_acbcc593cca2340b77226f27811dbe47_thumb.jpg)
![vf-9-red-fighter.gif vf-9-red-fighter.gif](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2016/09/134501_ed13c118c7858eb83ccbb7ff24ddc694_thumb.jpg)
![VF-9 Draft v1Channel Layout for Controls.JPG VF-9 Draft v1Channel Layout for Controls.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/02/215659_8669e41f6e2c0cf059bd209abedfcb86.jpg)
![VF-9 BasicHookedup2.JPG VF-9 BasicHookedup2.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/02/215661_a2f68d988a25733dbd3e745d0113fc4a.jpg)
![VF-9 BasicHookedup3.JPG VF-9 BasicHookedup3.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/02/215663_9f16f7ad8a9f789f34119481814f01e5.jpg)
![IMG_0688.JPG IMG_0688.JPG](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/02/215665_c50da4ca6fcb167bf8941d713bc0a824.jpg)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Pusher
Length: 36"
Width: 36"
Wing Area: 200 in^2
Motor 2815 /09 1180kV
Propeller: 10x4.7
Est All up Weight = 750g
Wing Loading
PLANS:
Here are the plans:
![1550868600333.png 1550868600333.png](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/02/215669_ae97d859e87fd5b8b251bdef6843eeb7.png)
This is missing the spars outlined in the main body. This is the first I have looked at them in over a year.
Maiden Flight:
I was supposed to be a Maiden Flight... but alas, just a taxi test.
Stage 2:
Vectorized thrust is real now. Well sort of, I plan to accomplish this through a thrust Leg which drops down. to have a Hovering Hybrid mode. the goal is to have most of the controls in the center and ideally use 50-60mm EDFs with a flexible exit tube to redirect thrust. another idea is to have a way to open and close the thrust cowl/feet and the other is to bring down the thrust tubes via a cable system Much like the child droopy dog toy. I'm hoping a flight board with a Gyro will help this become a functional reality. if this works, the Zentrati better watch-out!
I have a LOT of work before Stage 2 is started. It's time to get started.
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