Simple Scout
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That looks fantastic!!!
What is your source for the crosses?
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rickp
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Simple Scout Phoenix model
FYI, I added a Simple Scout PhoenixRC model in the following thread:
http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?27096-FliteTest-in-Phoenix-RC-(Model-Index)/page38
Enjoy, rickp
FYI, I added a Simple Scout PhoenixRC model in the following thread:
http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?27096-FliteTest-in-Phoenix-RC-(Model-Index)/page38
Enjoy, rickp
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schuttkerk@yahoo.com
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The video and plans are contradictory in terms of which motor to use. The video shows an emax 2204. The plans call for a park 400. I see many of you have used a full sized firewall instead of the mighty mini fire wall. I had planned to use a 2205-2300kv motor which uses the smaller 2mm connectors rather than the 3mm which are evidently on the 2204 from FliteTest. So, I'm seeing lots of different information on which motor to use and how to mount it. Suggestions???
Are you planning on building a scout or mini scout? The mini will take the 2204, while the full size needs the park 400. The mini firewall should be pre-drilled for all of the mini powerpack motors.
CNC cut Scout
Here’s my Simple Scout that I cut on my CNC router. Wanted to keep it light so I used black and white foamboard, no paint.
It’s about 19oz RTF with 1300 3s battery. I mounted servos where shown on the plans and it looks to be balanced almost perfect. Haven’t flown it yet, hopefully this week.
Here’s my Simple Scout that I cut on my CNC router. Wanted to keep it light so I used black and white foamboard, no paint.
It’s about 19oz RTF with 1300 3s battery. I mounted servos where shown on the plans and it looks to be balanced almost perfect. Haven’t flown it yet, hopefully this week.
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I'd like to see your CNC setup....very cool!
HilldaFlyer
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Firewall and Power pod size
Is anyone building the Simple Scout using the plans? I've gotten to sliding the power pod into the nose and there seems to be a lot of slop. The Firewall is about 6 mm taller than the foam piece it attaches to.
Here are a couple of photos take while test fitting. Looks like the firewall is the right height but the power pod is shorter. What am I missing???
Is anyone building the Simple Scout using the plans? I've gotten to sliding the power pod into the nose and there seems to be a lot of slop. The Firewall is about 6 mm taller than the foam piece it attaches to.
Here are a couple of photos take while test fitting. Looks like the firewall is the right height but the power pod is shorter. What am I missing???
HilldaFlyer
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Sorry - I don't understand what you mean. I was following the build video.
The bottom of the "U" power pod faces down.
The bottom of the "U" power pod faces down.
HilldaFlyer
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Thanks daxian, I appreciate your photo. I see now what you were saying, my firewall lip is on the wrong side. That doesn't make the foam a tight fit?
So do you slide the power pod completely into the fuselage or does the firewall lip (sticking up from the foam) rest on the front of the plane. Isn't the power pod able to move up and down because it is not a tight snug fit into the fuselage?
Even in this photo, if I were to rotate 180 degrees, there would still be a gap between the rails and the top of the fuselage. Is the pod not supposed to be snug inside the fuselage?
Here is what I did... I cut out another power pod with 6 mm longer sides, the firewall covers the front of the pod completely.
It slides in without any slop.
So do you slide the power pod completely into the fuselage or does the firewall lip (sticking up from the foam) rest on the front of the plane. Isn't the power pod able to move up and down because it is not a tight snug fit into the fuselage?
Even in this photo, if I were to rotate 180 degrees, there would still be a gap between the rails and the top of the fuselage. Is the pod not supposed to be snug inside the fuselage?
Here is what I did... I cut out another power pod with 6 mm longer sides, the firewall covers the front of the pod completely.
It slides in without any slop.
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HilldaFlyer
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Ready to rock and roll.
Easy build.
Easy build.
schuttkerk@yahoo.com
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Mini or Simple
The video for the Simple Scout shows the the motor mount video for the Mini Scout. Not a big deal except I bought a motor based on the video. Having another motor around never hurt.
The video for the Simple Scout shows the the motor mount video for the Mini Scout. Not a big deal except I bought a motor based on the video. Having another motor around never hurt.
HilldaFlyer
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Yeah, I noticed that too. The motor in my Scout is NTM 2826 1200kv. Pulls 28 oz thrust on 3S, 17A with 9x4.5 APC prop.
Spitfire76
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Got the FT Simple Scout for Christmas and just started the build. I had watched Josh's build video but he mentions the A and B power packs but the store has option for the B and C and I have the C power pack that comes with the EMax Grand Turbo GT2215/09 motor. Which power pack is best for a beginner ?. I plan on starting with the 3 channel version.
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Spitfire76
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Regarding my previous post I see that the B power pack contains an EMAX MT2213 motor that just so happens to be the the same motor I used on an old quad that I no longer fly. Also I had difficulty with mounting the servos inside the fuselage so I've placed them on the outside as shown in the photos. I saw someone else had done this in another thread and I liked the idea as I can use linkage stoppers and so it makes it so much easier to adjust.
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