Not unusual for an FT Forum Family post, but I've been inspired. Again. I am going to attempt to design a foamboard profile plane, capable of 3d flight with an F-pack and 3s batt.
Why? Because I want one!
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I want a super easy, super cheap, 3d capable plane that I don't have to worry about crashing. I want to be able to go from complete fuselage destruction to back in the air with very little time, money or effort. With the profile design, it seems like the simple, laminated fuse would take all the damage and will be easily repaired or replaced. The solid, fold-over wing will simply tear through the fuse in a crash, and likely take little damage.
For simplicity of design, I'm considering using the FT 3d wing and tail. A profile fuselage that is simply cut out and laminated three sheets thick. I've got to work out how to mount EVERYTHING to the fuse. I think I can do that.
Carbon rods are still exotic in my book. I know you can buy arrows and cut them up and all that. I'm thinking just some wooden dowels I can get from Walmart for a buck and a half embedded between the three fuse layers for strength. Maybe even one cut into the center and then the two sides laminated over it. It's a work in progress.
I'll be working on this project in between other projects and life in general. It may not get much love all of the time. It's something I want to see to fruition, though. Besides.
@SquirrelTail has agreed to help!
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He may be young, but that kid KNOWS 3d!