I my quest to have some planes for my boys to learn on, I decided to build out an FT explorer.
The plane build is detailed but simple enough. It has a few design issues. I knew it had a tendency to snap it's wingand tail boom. and planned for some reinforcing and CF arrow shaft spar. I have decided to extend the nose and double it up too.
Last thing to decide was how to make it fun and easy for orientation.
As I sipped my coffee looking at the relatively unused orange and black rolls of tape, I notice Tony the Tiger is made from those colors.
The FT Explorers they're Grrreat!!!
So far I have what's depicted below, but I have more to come tonight as I'm nearly done.
This is taking a lot of time to trim all the tape, but the visuals will be worth it. Likely I can test it tomorrow or Thursday as the weather is rainy today and wednesday.
The plane build is detailed but simple enough. It has a few design issues. I knew it had a tendency to snap it's wingand tail boom. and planned for some reinforcing and CF arrow shaft spar. I have decided to extend the nose and double it up too.
Last thing to decide was how to make it fun and easy for orientation.
As I sipped my coffee looking at the relatively unused orange and black rolls of tape, I notice Tony the Tiger is made from those colors.
The FT Explorers they're Grrreat!!!
So far I have what's depicted below, but I have more to come tonight as I'm nearly done.
![IMG_20190607_205114553.jpg IMG_20190607_205114553.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/06/232690_fd037fa9ff3eef9ef9341aa8f53b4d5e.jpg)
![IMG_20190607_205107107.jpg IMG_20190607_205107107.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/06/232696_07b2ac5adf12cf374945d204d2cac899.jpg)
![IMG_20190609_172038375.jpg IMG_20190609_172038375.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/06/232692_f52ec8d89e7a1bc63d08588d1314fa66.jpg)
![IMG_20190607_205151027.jpg IMG_20190607_205151027.jpg](https://ftforumx2.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/06/232694_d1489a3cb3a6ccabeca2925cfa46ee97.jpg)
This is taking a lot of time to trim all the tape, but the visuals will be worth it. Likely I can test it tomorrow or Thursday as the weather is rainy today and wednesday.