RE: Here's a Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! Cool Looking Plane Too...
son of alpea42, Hey. Just mout your motor a bit higher and add sponsons to the bottom and you will have a hydro flyer!
Posted on: 11/14/2009 3:50 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Here's a Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! Cool Looking Plane Too...
I have an aerial video I took from the plane. I can tell you this plane is very capable. As Foam Flyer says on his site. These planes can do way more than you would expect from a single aileron, elevator setup. They are simple, cheap and fly great! You can hug the ground at 4' and pull a full loop ending right back on the deck and keep on going. Rolls are a bit slow but that does not affect the fun factor! Build your first one just as the plans and instructions indicate and you will be smiling all day long. If you want to see the aerial video let me know and I will attempt to post it to YouTube.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 3:46 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Listen to music while you fly?
I fly with my iPod on all the time. There is nothing more relaxing than flying to music. I put on a Santana song with lots of electric guitar and carve up the sky. No matter what happened that week I feel great after 20 minutes. It is probably not the safest thing to do at a busy field but I rarely fly with anyone else. If you have not done it you should. Just make sure to pick you favorite tunes and run through you pree flight methodically.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 3:30 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: I'm going electric!! What should I get?
bute 56, Welcome to the light side! Don't let Wheelnut rain on your parade. He spends way too much on his planes. I can build a great flying foam plane for $20. With all the good planes out there you cannot really go wrong. I have yet to fly an electric I did not like. Happy Flying!
Posted on: 11/14/2009 3:07 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Christen Eagle - Building, Alterations and Modifications
Two years ago, mine was passed to me missing some parts but now all is well (parts are hard to come by). I put a G62 on mine and it will fly all day. I have nothing negative to say, everything is postive. You will be happy with the CE. Get it before it gets taken before you can act on it.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 6:58 PM by Author "Walt Fisher" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Any micro 3d planes out there?
bmichels, The Plantraco stuff is smaller than the PZ stuff. http://www.plantraco.com/ I assume that someone has posted info on the new e-Flite Ultra-Micro 4-Site BNF
Posted on: 11/3/2009 9:52 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: cant seem to set my V-tail at all
LDM, I have a few suggestions. 1. You will need to provide more info on your TX for anyone to reply. Model etc. 2. You may want to cross post in the Radio forum as that is where the radio heads are. 3. You may want to consider a v-tail mixing plug from BP hobbies or one of the other online vendors.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:02 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: ParkZone Slo-V Review
Post removed!
Posted on: 10/10/2009 1:25 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Parkflyer Trainer Recommendations?
I would suggest that you download FMS and some of Gary Gunnerson's models. Then you and your son can get some stick time on several different planes and then decide what you like best. There are lots of trainers out there and I fully agree that you want one that you like flying and is easy to repair. Nothing worse that crashing on your first flight and then haveing to wait a week for parts. http://gunnerson.homestead.com/files/fms_models.htm The Wildhawk is a very inexpensive knock off of the Easystar. Both planes are easy to fly and very tough. Pusher prop planes are ideal for beginners as the prop and motor are hard to damage in a crash. http://www.hobby-lobby.com/beginners-rc.htm# Check out he Wingdragons and the Hobby Zone super cubs too. All very good planes. If your flying space is limited take a look at the Park zone Micros like the Vapor, Ember and P-51 micro. Let us know what you end up choosing as this question is asked all the time.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 12:38 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
here. Take Care, Fisher
Posted on: 9/26/2009 4:36 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Spray Paint For Foam
Krylon Shortcuts at Ace Hardware or craft stores is a water based spray paint that works on all foam. Just do not hold the can too close or put it on really thick or it may eat the foam some. Only time I had any problems with it was when I opened a new can of day glow orange, did not shake it well and sprayed a bunch on all at once. Other than that it worked fine for EPS and EPP foams.
Posted on: 4/16/2009 9:41 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Mini XPV?
accessed and you can get replacements from HobbyCity/ Hobby King. Good Luck, Fisher
Posted on: 4/11/2009 2:27 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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FASST Receivers
Just a 'heads up" regarding Futaba's FASST receivers. The owners manual states the receivers should be wrapped in foam (nothing new), however their web site states that due to the higher temperatures associated with SS receivers the receivers should not be wrapped to allow for better air circulation. This doesn't sound good! I confirmed via Email with Futaba that the receiver should NOT be wrapped.
Posted on: 1/9/2009 8:07 AM by Author "Bill_Fisher" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Calvino, If you just need a place to start with regard to the airfoil you could use the one I posted in the original thread. Post #7. If you can keep the scale intacked you can simply print the grahic so that the wing chord is 7" as specified by foamflyer. Hope this helps as a starting point. Like soucerguy says getting the shape exact is not critical. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3511182/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm
Posted on: 12/13/2008 1:34 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
calvino, Great job on the flat foam version! Looked like the main wing was flexing quite a bit. Did you put a carbon rod or tube in it to stiffen it up at all? Critter posted a little while back that gluing two pieces of 3/4" foam together with 3M spray contact adhesive works fine. I have always just used the 1 1/2" foam and it has turned out great each time. Either way should work. If you do laminate two pieces of foam together for the wing you could put a piece of carbon flat stock on the vertical between the two halves before you glue them together. That would make a really strong wing. Good luck.
Posted on: 12/7/2008 11:29 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Here's a Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! Cool Looking Plane Too...
fritzjd, Great Planes uses a proprietory foam that is sandwiched between a thin skin. I do not believe that you can purchase the exact same foam. Most folks work with DOW bluecore fanfold faom that is ~1/4 inch thick and purchased from local builder supply like Lowes or Allied Builders supply. 6mm depron foam board is pretty much the gold standard though. You can purchase that at www.RCFoam.com . Do you already have planes or are you truely scratch building? Either way you will need foam. This link will take you right to the depron section. Look around the site is has lots to offer. http://www.rcfoam.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=60
Posted on: 12/7/2008 10:44 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Polaris Seaplane Parkflyer... Fly Off Water, Grass, or Snow
This is a great looking hydro foam. I will be putting it on my build list. Will someone post video of this thing flying off of snow and grass. The video Steve made of it over saltwater is great. Looking forward to hearing some flight reports on it too. Or better yet a review. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=922465
Posted on: 11/23/2008 1:20 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: I need help choosing indoor foamie
There are many good flat foam desings out there for indoor foamies. For a tough, indestructable plane take a look at the Hyper Flea. http://www.superflyrc.com/HyperFlea/hyperflea.htm
Posted on: 11/15/2008 2:51 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: 2 or 3 channel plane for very young flyer?
nikg, I still stand behind the XPV Mini recommendation as the plane is indestructible and it handles very well with good flight times. Even does well in the wind. It does need a bump bump control on the right stick rather than true proportional control would allow but the handling is very much like a real plane. You must anticipate the completion of a turn and correct a bit at the end as you would with any plane. The plane I would look at for a 3 channel that has the same attributes as the XPV Mini would be the Foamfly Frog. It is a slow flyer. Almost indestructible and inexpensive. But you would have to build it your self from the plans or possibly a kit from Foamfly is you can get a hold of the owner. Watch the video and you will understand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90mpLrOw6s8 http://www.foamfly.com/product.php?productid=18167&cat=11&page=1 There is also the Parkzone Vapor and Ember. A bit more than your price range but they would be less likely to hurt someone if control is lost.
Posted on: 11/12/2008 11:47 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: Where to buy 6mm DEPRON or Dow Blue core foam
Grayson Hobbies is now selling Depron and EPP. http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=104&osCsid=b1b1dd86189d42ba4e96b9710fde9329 http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=112&osCsid=b1b1dd86189d42ba4e96b9710fde9329
Posted on: 11/12/2008 11:13 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Parkzone Ember 2?
Gents, Thanks for the info.
Posted on: 11/12/2008 11:04 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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moki210 perry pump where to drill???
hello i have a dave patrick edge 540 with moki210. it has problems with the engine...i bought a perry pump. where is the best place to drill the hole in the cranckcase? if you have any pics of the installation i would be glad. thank you very much roy
Posted on: 11/7/2008 1:12 PM by Author "roy_fisher" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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Parkzone Ember 2?
What is the scoop on the Ember 2? How is it different from the original Ember? http://www.parkzone.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=pkz_ember2&SortBy=LatestRelease
Posted on: 11/6/2008 12:26 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
Great price point on the kit. Can't wait to see an assembled air frame. Well done! [:)]
Posted on: 11/6/2008 12:21 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: F27 STRYKER build from scratch
I would buy the stock ailerons, electronics covers and vertical stabs from the Horizon website. Sounds like you already have the ESC so your battery and motor are your biggest costs. I would buy batteries from United Hobby and look at their motors as well. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/RelatedParts.aspx?ProdID=PKZ4200&Category=Parts%20Listing Your servos may be on the edge if you are going for high speed. Untied sells a 9 gram servo with lots of torque for less than $4. I would start with a TP 2408-21 motor just to start out with since they are only a few dollars at united and give good speed. Get a Zippy 2000 mah 3 cell battery at 168 grams. There is more than one 2000 mah Zippy so make sure it is the 168 gram one or you will be toting around a lot of extra weight. If you want more speed at a bargain price look at Grayson Hobbies Park Jet motor. You may need to get the 30 amp speed controller though. Glacier Girl or critterhunter would be good folks to get info from since they have built lots of these.
Posted on: 10/15/2008 12:50 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: HobbyCity
Just make sure you do not order anything that is out of stock. Can take a month for all your items to ship and they have your money until then. I have been very happy with the value but make sure you do a little figuring to optimize the shipping costs.
Posted on: 10/15/2008 12:28 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: making my first foamie
Once you are able to cut a good wing you will start building other scratch planes using the wing as a base. I went from a twin boom foamie to a P-51D with no help at all using the same wing, elevator and vertical stab. The P-51 flew like a dream on the first launch.
Posted on: 10/15/2008 12:25 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: making my first foamie
I have had good luck just running a piece of extreme strapping tape the full length of the wing on the bottom surface. Cut your tape to length and spay some 3M contact cement on to it. Let it dry a little and then smooth it down with the wing laying flat. It keeps the wing pretty stiff and does not add much weight. While your cutting out the wing and other foam pieces cut two or three at the same time. It takes longer to setup and put away the equipment than it does to cut the parts. Then you can use the worst of the lot to experiment with and build several planes for very little money.
Posted on: 10/15/2008 12:21 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Tape wont stick to epp
I would suggest simply wiping the area with some acetone and spraying the contact cement onto the tape to limit the mess.
Posted on: 10/15/2008 12:16 AM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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RE: Here's A Simple & FREE First Foam Build Plan! (Part 2)
on your success. Fisher
Posted on: 10/12/2008 1:32 PM by Author "Fisher" in the forum "Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft"
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