The big bang of Mustangs

[The Hangar]

Yep download the Pdf, import into Inkscape and ungroup all the lines, then you can go from there.

Oh, I see. Thanks

 

[buzzbomb]

OK. I've got everything and the build has begun! I really dislike the way the battery goes into the FT Mustang. Trying to insert it deep into the fuselage without catching the velcro seems like an exercise in futility. Anybody know of a mod for that?

 

[BATTLEAXE]

OK. I've got everything and the build has begun! I really dislike the way the battery goes into the FT Mustang. Trying to insert it deep into the fuselage without catching the velcro seems like an exercise in futility. Anybody know of a mod for that?

Does it go in from the bottom or something weird?

 

[The Hangar]

OK. I've got everything and the build has begun! I really dislike the way the battery goes into the FT Mustang. Trying to insert it deep into the fuselage without catching the velcro seems like an exercise in futility. Anybody know of a mod for that?

Sounds like how my battery fits into by bushwacker. A real pain

 

[buzzbomb]

Does it go in from the bottom or something weird?

Nah, it goes in the front, but it goes all the way back to the CG. Check out the end of the build vid. *Edit* I was kind of hoping you'd pick up on this. It's got battleaxe written all over it. *Edit*

 

[buzzbomb]

@The Hangar, if I'm not mistaken, you were the first one to put forward using broken props to clean score marks. Was that you?

 

[Ketchup]

OK. I've got everything and the build has begun! I really dislike the way the battery goes into the FT Mustang. Trying to insert it deep into the fuselage without catching the velcro seems like an exercise in futility. Anybody know of a mod for that?

I don’t think that josh used Velcro... Also, your biggest issue with battery placement is the fact that it is right where the wings meet the fuselage on an uneven surface, so to use Velcro you would have to stick it to the side of the plane or make some sort of tray to lay on the bottom of the plane to create a flat surface. There would be more ways to do this (actually there are, but the one I know is pretty ugly), but this is what I could think of now. Good Luck!

 

[buzzbomb]

I don’t think that josh used Velcro... Also, your biggest issue with battery placement is the fact that it is right where the wings meet the fuselage on an uneven surface, so to use Velcro you would have to stick it to the side of the plane or make some sort of tray to lay on the bottom of the plane to create a flat surface. There would be more ways to do this (actually there are, but the one I know is pretty ugly), but this is what I could think of now. Good Luck!

 

[Ketchup]

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Ohhh, the full size mustang. I thought you meant the mini... Sorry.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Nah, it goes in the front, but it goes all the way back to the CG. Check out the end of the build vid. *Edit* I was kind of hoping you'd pick up on this. It's got battleaxe written all over it. *Edit*

I've built the Mini Mustang, first FT build actually, didn't put any electronics into it, just wanted to try out the plans and how well they went together. Did you think I would be building a Mustang too or was that more of a hint to a mod for better battery placement and changes?

@The Hangar, if I'm not mistaken, you were the first one to put forward using broken props to clean score marks. Was that you?

I have recently done this since it was mentioned last time, works amazing. Haven't cut though any bottom side paper yet. Just pierce the top paper with the knife, then cut the foam with the prop, flawless.

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You so could do a top hatch on this plane just like you would modify the Spit or what the Mig already has. A little planning and battery changes made simple

 

[K3V0]

Got a few more parts put together tonight. I remade a wing and was reasonably happy with the result

Then put my attention to the fuselage

And the tail surfaces. You can see a couple of stabilizers off to the side. It took me a couple of tries to get the bevel right😆

I saw the earlier posts about battery placement and that was for the big one. This plane really is tiny! I’m comparing it to a mini scout and Even though they’re about the same as far as internal space, the mustang feels smaller. I was gonna be lazy and use linkage stoppers but they look too big and clunky.

I didn’t get a picture but i also mounted magnets for the top hatch. I think it’ll hold but we’ll see.

 

[moret]

OK. I've got everything and the build has begun! I really dislike the way the battery goes into the FT Mustang. Trying to insert it deep into the fuselage without catching the velcro seems like an exercise in futility. Anybody know of a mod for that?

Look at the Mig 3 and build your mustang with a top loading battery, works great
have fun

 

[The Hangar]

@The Hangar, if I'm not mistaken, you were the first one to put forward using broken props to clean score marks. Was that you?

Yup a that was me! Did you try it?

 

[buzzbomb]

or was that more of a hint to a mod for better battery placement and changes?

Yep. Modding isn't my thing. Got a suggestion?

 

[buzzbomb]

Yup a that was me! Did you try it?

THAT is the best underrated tip on this whole forum! My gosh, it's nearly flawless. Thank you!

 

[The Hangar]

THAT is the best underrated tip on this whole forum! My gosh, it's nearly flawless. Thank you!

I’m glad you like it! I tend to have a lot of broken props lying around...

 

[buzzbomb]

I've built the Mini Mustang, first FT build actually, didn't put any electronics into it, just wanted to try out the plans and how well they went together. Did you think I would be building a Mustang too or was that more of a hint to a mod for better battery placement and changes?
I have recently done this since it was mentioned last time, works amazing. Haven't cut though any bottom side paper yet. Just pierce the top paper with the knife, then cut the foam with the prop, flawless.

You so could do a top hatch on this plane just like you would modify the Spit or what the Mig already has. A little planning and battery changes made simple

Look at the Mig 3 and build your mustang with a top loading battery, works great

Yep. Just cut the top off, and go for it. Thing is, that's not my thing. I'll put the battery in the powerpod, first. Seems much simpler. That's why I was asking for opinions from people who know how to mod.

 

[buzzbomb]

I’m glad you like it! I tend to have a lot of broken props lying around...

I've got a few myself. I've got one piece that sits on my work table and I've used it for the last three builds. It's ridiculous how well it works. Cleans the foam, doesn't cut the paper, very little clean up to do afterwards. Honestly, just a great tip. Kudos to you!

 

[The Hangar]

I've got a few myself. I've got one piece that sits on my work table and I've used it for the last three builds. It's ridiculous how well it works. Cleans the foam, doesn't cut the paper, very little clean up to do afterwards. Honestly, just a great tip. Kudos to you!

Thanks! I find it really makes a nice clean cut to the bottom of the paper and makes it super easy to remove.

 

[Zetoyoc]

hum. sounds like i need to try harder to brake a prop so i can try this.