*Unofficial* FT Spitfire Master Series

[SP0NZ]

FT Spitfire Master Series

Designed By: John Overstreet
Plans By: Dan Sponholz

Description:
The Master Series Spitfire is a classic warbird that provides as much satisfaction in building it as it does flying it! Utilizing Master Series build techniques and designed by John Overstreet, the build experience for this aircraft is absolutely remarkable. The scale presence of the Spitfire in the air is very rewarding like the rest of the Master Series Aircraft.

This aircraft uses the Flite Test Power Pack C and has a traditional 4 channel setup. The Spitfire has a wide performance envelope that intermediate and advanced pilots will love! This is a fantastic next chapter for anyone looking to advance from our classic swappable spitfire to a more scale and sophisticated design!

Speed Build Kit:
FT Spitfire Master Series Speed Build Kit

Power Pack Compatibility:
Power Pack C

Specs:
Wingspan: 48 Inches (1220mm)
Center of Gravity: 2 Inches (50mm) back from the leading edge


Free Plans: FT Spitfire Master Series Plans
Printing Instructions
DIY Templates

Videos:

 

[K3V0]

Thank you, @SP0NZ ! We appreciate your hard work and effort! Thanks to John Overstreet too for sharing his designs and techniques with all of us.

 

[SP0NZ]

I want to see some build pics in this thread people!

 

[Grifflyer]

I want to see some build pics in this thread people!

As you wish...

The plans look great as always!! Great work!

 

[SP0NZ]

Love it @Grifflyer! Nice build and finish. The Spitfire is my favorite WWII warbird. Definitely building this one.

 

[Grifflyer]

Love it @Grifflyer! Nice build and finish. The Spitfire is my favorite WWII warbird. Definitely building this one.

Thank you!! Yeah, the spitfire is one of my favorites too, I'm gonna have to try building Overstreet's spit one day...

 

[The Hangar]

Thank you!! Yeah, the spitfire is one of my favorites too, I'm gonna have to try building Overstreet's spit one day...

Challenge - which one of us will complete the two spitfires first?! I feel like this is a race between two slugs or turtles...

 

[Grifflyer]

Challenge - which one of us will complete the two spitfires first?! I feel like this is a race between two slugs or turtles...

The three spitfires I'm ahead by one right now, but I'm gonna be busy with another project for a little bit...

 

[The Hangar]

The three spitfires I'm ahead by one right now, but I'm gonna be busy with another project for a little bit...

Well, I already have one done then... Only one project??!!

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Thank you Sponz, same to the Overstreets as well. I loved the original Spit and this one will be even better to build and fly. I have been waiting for this one for awhile. As much as I want to fly this bird, I will take my time to build and finish it. Gonna save the maiden for a special occasion, well two special occasions actually. And I will post my final build and the maiden vid here. Cheers!

 

[GremlinRC]

Thanks Dan and John. Very much appreciated . Was really looking forward t this one. Will post pics too as it progresses

 

[Geronimo]

What battery are you using in the Spitfire?

They say a 4S of 3000mAh is optimum. Is anyone using a 3S in this plane?

 

[BATTLEAXE]

What battery are you using in the Spitfire?

They say a 4S of 3000mAh is optimum. Is anyone using a 3S in this plane?

Are you using the C pack motor?

 

[Geronimo]

Are you using the C pack motor?

I haven't decided to go with the Spitfire. If it flies well with a 1200kv motor and a 3S I probably will.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

I haven't decided to go with the Spitfire. If it flies well with a 1200kv motor and a 3S I probably will.

I am using a 3536 on a 3s which pulls around the Kitfox with plenty of power and it's a pretty draggy airframe. The size of the C pack might have a bit of trouble doing it on 3s, it will do it but it won't be optimal

 

[danbob]

Hi all,
Been working on my Spit for the last month, its almost finished but still a bit of painting and weathering to finish off and the odd thing.
I glassed the airframe before painting which added around 100g-150g in weight, but has given a better suface for painting and stiffened up the foam a fair bit
Few pics of it so far

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Hi all,
Been working on my Spit for the last month, its almost finished but still a bit of painting and weathering to finish off and the odd thing.
I glassed the airframe before painting which added around 100g-150g in weight, but has given a better suface for painting and stiffened up the foam a fair bit
Few pics of it so far View attachment 162134 View attachment 162135 View attachment 162136 View attachment 162137 View attachment 162138 View attachment 162139 View attachment 162143

Nice job. Clean build

 

[Rhaps]

That starts to look more like plastic model than foamboard plane.

I'm guessing you are making removable wings? If so I'd be curious how you are setting it up and how can you make seam between hull and wings clean?

 

[The Hangar]

Hi all,
Been working on my Spit for the last month, its almost finished but still a bit of painting and weathering to finish off and the odd thing.
I glassed the airframe before painting which added around 100g-150g in weight, but has given a better suface for painting and stiffened up the foam a fair bit
Few pics of it so far View attachment 162134 View attachment 162135 View attachment 162136 View attachment 162137 View attachment 162138 View attachment 162139 View attachment 162143

Wow, beautiful job!

 

[shadeyB]

Hey pilots
shes Getting there 😍 nav lights are in although the red and green wingtips are wrong way round,
1st layers of paint down on her, waiting for C pack motor to arrive, 2x 4s 3000 batteries arrived today
once the power train is in I’ll finish off the paint scheme and add the panel lines then it’s finish up with some decals and pilot number and she’s good to rip up the skies
new camera arrived also so hopefully get some on board footage for the maiden in couple weeks when I get home 🎮💫✈️💥🔥😍