Spitfire76's Build Log of the FT Super Scout XL

[Spitfire76]

I am really excited to scratch build the new Super Scout XL.

I built the previous version but had to modify it to make the wings removable in order to fit in my car and I think that caused it to crash on its maiden. I have the XL power pack from that build which includes a 2814 1100kv motor, a 40A ESC, 12 in prop and 4 x 17g servo's as well as an Aura 5 lite. I must have the LG some where too.

The motivation to start building this now is that our club has an Everything Electric Event on April 12th and I really think that this would be a great plane to fly at that event. So I have a deadline, I need to have this built and have performed the maiden before April 12.

 

[Spitfire76]

Here is a link to my 2023 build of the first version.

Scout XL - Scratch Build

I know I am a bit late to the game in building the Scout XL and I am still not sure that it will fit in my car but started the build anyway. As its a scratch build I used the plans that Sponz developed and kindly shared with the community for the FF2022 dawn patrol challenge. I then used the...

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[Spitfire76]

First of 8 sheets cut



Also found some 3d printed parts from my previous build.

 

[AIRFORGE]

They had me at "removable wing"! And spar ...and cargo drop ...and top hatch ...and ...

 

[Spitfire76]

Found the 3d printed pilot that flew my last Scout XL!

 

[AIRFORGE]

Found the 3d printed pilot that flew my last Scout XL!

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No wonder he crashed! He can't see through the goggles! 🫣

 

[Spitfire76]

No wonder he crashed! He can't see through the goggles! 🫣

Good point! I need to give him a name - suggestions welcome.

 

[Jo's squadron]

Good point! I need to give him a name - suggestions welcome.

Bob

 

[Flying Cherokee]

Good point! I need to give him a name - suggestions welcome.

Scout

 

[Mr Man]

Nigel

 

[Jo's squadron]

Bob the scout

 

[Flying Cherokee]

Nigel

Nigel Mansell?

 

[Mr Man]

Nigel Mansell?

That’s where I got the idea

 

[AIRFORGE]

Good point! I need to give him a name - suggestions welcome.

Magoo

 

[Mr Man]

Magoo

They both cant see.🤣🤣

 

[DuncanM23]

Surely you've got to call him Baden?

 

[Spitfire76]

Thanks guys for all the suggested names but my wife suggested "Clive" and since it is my middle name I'll go with that as he sort of looks like a Clive.

Status so far of the build

Sheets cut - 1,2,3 and 6 (of 8)
Wing supports - 3dprinted instead of using plywood.
Located most part from previous build

• XL power pack (2814,1100kv motor, 40A Esc, 17g servos(4))
• 3d printed firewall (have to see if it fits)
• 3dprinted exhaust stack.
• Pilot (Clive)
• Pair of 4.3in Wheels

Should make a start on a wing half later today or tomorrow

 

[LitterBug]

Thanks guys for all the suggested names but my wife suggested "Clive" and since it is my middle name I'll go with that as he sort of looks like a Clive.

Clive can easily become Olive if you prefer a She Plane.....

 

[Spitfire76]

This is the start of day 3 of this build and hoping to complete the cutting of all 8 sheets. I see that there is now a second build video.

I checked to see how the landing gear went together as I'll be 3d printing the gear plates instead of using plywood. I assume that the wire needed is 1/8 inch so will need to pop along to my local Ace Hardware store to get some K&S #507 and as it comes in 36inch lengths should be able to bend it in one length rather than 2 that Josh used. This will require making the groove in the gear plate smaller. I am glad I purchased a 1/8 wire bender some years ago as it makes bending that thickness of wire possible.

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[Spitfire76]

Day 4
I did not complete cutting out all sheets yesterday as I had hoped but have completed 3d printing all the plywood parts. For foam board I still need to cut out sheets 5 and 7 as well as re-cut one of the turtle neck parts from sheet 4 as my cutter for some reason messed up with that part. The aim today is to build the power pod and the landing gear as I just stocked up on 1/8th wire.



All parts except firewall printed with eSun + PLA on a Bambu Lab's P1P using 0.2mm standard profile. Firewall printed with Bambu Basic PETG with the same profile.