Super Scout - Build log

[dap35]

After good success with a Mini-Scout as a park flyer, I decided to scale a Simple Scout up and make some changes.
I have taken the Simple Scout and scaled it by 134% and stretched the wing span a bit. I am also making the wings removable and provide top access to the battery and electronics. Wing span ~55 inches, fuselage length ~ 37 inches. Ironing edges....

Today, I started wing fab.

Dihedral braces using paint stir sticks.

Changing the build sequence.... I hope I don't regret it Because I am reinforcing the dihedral, I am glueing the bottom surface of the wing first, then I will add in the top surface.

The CF arrow shafts are overkill, but since I had them cut and they didn't weigh 'much', what the heck..

 

[Matagami Designs]

Looks like a great plan. Good luck. I love my scout and will probably be making another one soon as my current build is a bit tired.

 

[dap35]

Finished the wings last night. Two lessons learned - Have extra glue stick at the ready when closing up the wing, and ironing the bevel at the leading edge where the upper and lower panels meet, wasn't a good idea. It actually made the foam board too hard to properly fold over.

As you can see here, its going to be just a bit larger than the mini-scout.

Also, ironing the rest of the edges, worked out well.

 

[PoorManRC]

Finished the wings last night. Two lessons learned - Have extra glue stick at the ready when closing up the wing, and ironing the bevel at the leading edge where the upper and lower panels meet, wasn't a good idea. It actually made the foam board too hard to properly fold over.

As you can see here, its going to be just a bit larger than the mini-scout.

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Also, ironing the rest of the edges, worked out well.
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I'm always for oversized Planes... This one might be my favorite!! 👍👍 The Scout already has great flying characteristics, this will give it more presence and better penetration through the Air. Definitely following with interest!

 

[dap35]

That is my thought, I like the mini-scout, as a park flyer, but its a bit like a kite in the wind

 

[dap35]

Today's progress.... Lower fuselage cut and glued. I also ironed the seams and the trailing edge of the doubler.
Next week's forecast is rain, lots of rain. So there might be more progress.

 

[sundown57]

perfect timing. I just embarked on a venture to build a 150% Fokker Eindecker. Just started printing plans 1/2 hour ago.

 

[dap35]

perfect timing. I just embarked on a venture to build a 150% Fokker Eindecker. Just started printing plans 1/2 hour ago.

150%? Wow, how many sheets will the wings take? I thought I had pretty much maxed the size out at 134%, although I did stretch the wing span a bit.

 

[sundown57]

I just did it at 150 and no the wings wouldn't fit on 1 sheet, ended up 140% came out to 20 1/2 by 30 so that's the size I'm going with

 

[sundown57]

what's that saying? Go big or go home right?

 

[dap35]

Completed the rudder and horizontal plus the front part of the landing gear. I hate bending wire, so I'm making it out of bamboo skewers. It will have a couple of inches of travel to take shock out of any less than gentle landing.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I love the Scout myself, just finished building the seventh. Dropped it down to 85% and this thing will rock. I love the direction you are taking with this one. I always wanted to build one like the Eindecker but i haven't got the stringing skills yet... mind you i have to try it first lol

 

[dap35]

This is only my second build (first was the mini scout speed build). So I am learning a lot. I really like the way ironing the edges turned out.
As of today, I also have a FT spear speed build waiting for me in the que .

 

[dap35]

Landing Gear Part II:
Without wheels, it only weighs 50gm and is attached to the fuselage with skewers.

 

[dap35]

Getting closer. I need to install the servo's for the rudder and elevator. I had hoped to finish the paint today, but is too windy.

I tried an experiment on the turtle deck. I masked using Glad Press-N-Seal (similar to cling film but it sticks) and it worked great. Easy to take off and didn't damage any other finish.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Getting closer. I need to install the servo's for the rudder and elevator. I had hoped to finish the paint today, but is too windy.

I tried an experiment on the turtle deck. I masked using Glad Press-N-Seal (similar to cling film but it sticks) and it worked great. Easy to take off and didn't damage any other finish.
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That looks awesome man!
Whats powering this hot rod again?
Say maiden vid

 

[dap35]

That looks awesome man!
Whats powering this hot rod again?
Say maiden vid

Thanks! It is going to be a C-pack with a 10 x 4.5 prop and a 3S battery. I'm not a fast flyer yet If need to, I will bump it to a 4S.
I will try and film a maiden with my phone using a hat bracket.

 

[Timmy]

Landing Gear Part II:
Without wheels, it only weighs 50gm and is attached to the fuselage with skewers.
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What an interesting way to make landing gear!

 

[dap35]

What an interesting way to make landing gear!

Hopefully it will work! My mini-scout bounces like a superball, so I am hoping this is a bit more forgiving.

 

[dap35]

I snuck out and got the wings painted first thing before the weather turned.