Spruce Gosling by FoamyDM

[FoamyDM]

Hence my need to test them... plus they will work great for the smaller single or dual engine builds. (I have planned now.) or maybe I go on the same scale with a K-7. no yet.

 

[FoamyDM]

This is now part of the FTFC19 - April Showers Spruce Gosling by FoamyDM!

 

[FoamyDM]

i made some progress. Milling about,figuring how to connect the engine pods the wing the holes aren't sizes right.

But I really like how it looks. 😁

 

[Robyle3]

Looking great!

 

[FoamyDM]

@Robyle3 , Thank you.
Two things worth noting: The tail is flimsy (maybe bent during all the turning over to fit the wing in and cut) and needs a doubler under the horizontal stabilizer, which will help to keep it true and strong in construction (skewers will work too). The Wing tips sag.

 

[jross]

The Wing tips sag.

Nice project. Coming along well. I like it. I'm working on a similar project with half the motors. A full wing to the end of each wing would solve that sag. Would make the ailerons work better too. Most of these large sea planes have fairly narrow wing tips, so if you're trying to build to scale, it's challenging as overall size increases. The things you don't know until you build prototype 1.

 

[FoamyDM]

Nice project. Coming along well. I like it. I'm working on a similar project with half the motors. A full wing to the end of each wing would solve that sag. Would make the ailerons work better too. Most of these large sea planes have fairly narrow wing tips, so if you're trying to build to scale, it's challenging as overall size increases. The things you don't know until you build prototype 1.

Wise words... I decided to nix the full length section for easier flying performance... maybe a tongue depressor is in order...

 

[mayan]

Looks cool, wondering how this will fly .

 

[FoamyDM]

I should be able to get back to it this weekend... I plan on waterproofing a bunch of servos.

 

[FoamyDM]

A number of servos waterproofed, I think.

 

[FoamyDM]

This project is not forgotten at all. Should I do it (see below)?
While perusing planes on a whim to inspire some FTFC20 Classic to Modern Challenge, I found this:
https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=102194&mode=search

I'm thinking If I enter this plane, I will have to finish it.

 

[OliverW]

This project is not forgotten at all. Should I do it (see below)?
While perusing planes on a whim to inspire some FTFC20 Classic to Modern Challenge, I found this:
https://aerofred.com/details.php?image_id=102194&mode=search
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I'm thinking If I enter this plane, I will have to finish it.

Do it!

 

[FoamyDM]

I have build this and I know the plans work well. so I am submitting this as a resource for all to try, currently awaiting approval
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?resources/foamy-spruce-gosling.115/

 

[FoamyDM]

Ok it's just after midnight...

re-checked, setup only to find 2 escs non-functional...
And started glueing in pods. Neat Straight and square.

I'll keep chugging.... But I have to pause. For a service announcment elsewhere. (For which I'm late).

 

[FoamyDM]

Ok, I"ve been back at this one, getting the other side. (Blue side).
Here's a function test on the red side installed.

My favorite wire fishing tools

So far very happy with it.

Mood lighting:

Goodnight

 

[kilroy07]

Ok, I"ve been back at this one, getting the other side. (Blue side).
Here's a function test on the red side installed.

My favorite wire fishing tools
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So far very happy with it.
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Mood lighting:
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Goodnight

Good morning!
That’s coming along great!

I should really (REALLY) finish the Polaris if (IF) I enter the April Showers Contest... but I do have a pile of those micro motors myself that were going into a micro B-36.... the B-36 has... grown into 2205s... so... 🤔

Any reason for having the motors in-line rather than the nacelles a fixed length and staggered down the wing?...
Have to be honest bro, it looks a little funky... but maybe there’s a reason?.... (like staying up late building, 😂)

Now that’s a second of your flying boats I have to build.....

 

[FoamyDM]

I might have installed them backwards...
Really I dunno. There was supposed to be more of a stagger.

I was trying to have a slight sweep, but I really straight and level was the focus. I did ok.

I hope you do make one. It will help tidy up the plans

 

[FoamyDM]

I've been working on the spruce Gosling here for a little while trying to get in running shape. Server enforce the wingtips with BBQ skewers to get them straight. Reinforced the empenage with BBQ skewers as well. I've connected the aileron servos as well as installed the rudder and elaeon servos. I've checked to make sure everything is going right way. I think the hardest thing about this field is trying to wrangle in the giant octopus. I've decided to use double-sided hook and loop Tacoma stick them all together and get them kind of rangled in.
The motors don't entirely work the smoothest as far as once they get started they are good,but sometimes it takes a moment to get them there and they start are on the way which weeds to possibly having a loose connection or bad solder job.the differential thrust works fine the outer two motors decrease in thrust to allow a yawing action.
Here's the test;

When the rain stops, it will be time for the test.

 

[Rhaps]

I've been working on the spruce Gosling here for a little while trying to get in running shape. Server enforce the wingtips with BBQ skewers to get them straight. Reinforced the empenage with BBQ skewers as well. I've connected the aileron servos as well as installed the rudder and elaeon servos. I've checked to make sure everything is going right way. I think the hardest thing about this field is trying to wrangle in the giant octopus. I've decided to use double-sided hook and loop Tacoma stick them all together and get them kind of rangled in.
The motors don't entirely work the smoothest as far as once they get started they are good,but sometimes it takes a moment to get them there and they start are on the way which weeds to possibly having a loose connection or bad solder job.the differential thrust works fine the outer two motors decrease in thrust to allow a yawing action.
Here's the test;

When the rain stops, it will be time for the test.

Looks really rad, good luck with maiden!

 

[Grifflyer]

Looks awesome! can't wait for the maiden!!

How come both inboard motors weren't spinning?