To be honest, this is the first video I've always watched before I've entered into DIY scratch build rc plane hobby..After this, I've also watched experimental rc with Tim...wow this is so nostalgic...
thanks so much buddy! i was looking to make one for as cheap as possible but didnt even think about using foam isulation. and thanks so much for the in depth walk through of how you made it. you saved me so many hours and so much aggrevation. thanks again
Nice Plane. Tip for making the wire straight, put one end in a vice or something and the other end in a drill. spin the wire and pull back at the same time until straight. That's how they get suspended ceiling wire straight.
Very nice airplane. Clean lines, simple design. Heck, you might even consider drawing up some plans for it and selling copies of them. Even if you didn't charge much for the plans, I'm sure plenty of people would love to have their own version of your little plane. Nicely done.
This is the kind of project that I love. He shows a lot of initiative in getting everything together. I personally think he has too much dihedral but it would be steady as a rock. Too steady for my flying style.
3 channel transmitter & receiver , 2 9g mini servos form ebay, and I replaced the motor with a brushless outrunner 1000kv motor(came w/prop mount) and 30 amp ESC, 2200 mah LiPo 15c battery - all from ebay . Recommend buying servo control rods at a hobbyshop instead of pin gun wire. Control horns from hobby shop for some Hobbyzone airplane. Also 10x7 eflite prop. Hope that helps.
I just wanted to say that this is a great video. I like the ending when the plane flies into the sunset. Very poetic. I recently got into RC flying and it's great fun. You really inspired me to build my own. I just purchased a GWS Slow stick but I think I will build one from scratch later when I get more experience. I hope you make more videos like this one.
For the foam cutter, another option if you have a low power battery charger is to use a thinner wire. But maybe you already used the thinnest guitar wire you could find. Cool stuff anyways. And congrats for the craft.
Really awesome, i wish i had the creativity and organisation to make something like that! (as a side note, i love how apparently the earth orbits a black hole or something XD)
Great video. Thank you for sharing it. I have a Wild Hawk that I can use to make this. I also have a hot wire cutter that I made. I love cool projects like this! Thanks for the ideas!
Yeah, the weather here isn't as bad, but it's always windy. You can usually only fly your small planes real early in the morning or after supper. Now it gets dark earlier and by winter, it'll be dark at 5 pm so that'll be out. I'd love to see that big plane!!
I don't really have any nitro experience, but for flying rc the biggest rule successful flying is to be very easy on the sticks. The biggest reason for crashes is over controlling. It's easy to panic and not realize that your slamming the stick the whole way over. Very gentle turns. Also make sure your center of gravity is right. If anything it's better to fly a little nose heavy. You never want to be tail heavy. That's a sure disaster waiting to happen.
To straighten wire you can chuck a length of wire into it into a drill and clamp the other end into a vise or similar. Put some tension on the wire and then engage the drill. It takes all the kinks out really well.
Hello from Finland. I just loved this! Genious stuff. I of course would have done few things differently (and more expencively) but gotta say, that that was awesome. Keep up the good work and keep posting!
Excellent job man. There one thing I'm looking at though. Duct tape on the platform. Why don't you try put velcro tape on the platform? That wing may hold rock solid while flying. If it about the weight that you want to keep balance, then never mind. Other than that. Great job design that plane.
Thank you. I don't know much about the jet motors. After a few more flights with this plane, I think I need a brushless outrunner motor. It seems to be lower on power than it was at first.
To straighten your wire place one end in a vice or get someone to hold the end in a pair of pliers. Put the other end in an electric drill and pull the wire as tight as you can and at the same time power up the drill for about 5 to 10 secs. This will straighten the wire as straight as a die and at the same time will strengthen it due to the heat generated. Cut it to size and there's your pushrods. Depending on the wire you could extend the turning time. Use about medium speed.
Thanks. Try moving the battery forward as far as you can on your wildhawk & add 1 ounce inside the nose. I did that & my wildhawk flies perfect. They are too tail heavy out of the box.
I agree with lacone, this is an inspiration! I just bought my first RC plane, and I'm not too happy with the quality of some of it. So I will eventually build one myself. I like the Slow tick style, it reminds me of vintage planes, so I'll be looking to make one like this in the near future. Keep up the good work. :¬)
Hey thanks, I might try that. After a few perfect flights, the motor system seemed to not be as strong anymore and I was having trouble gaining altitude, So I got a brushless outrunner, haven't tried it yet, but will keep that in mind if needed.
To straighten the wire before assembly, clamp a vicegrip on each end of the wire. Bow the wire slightly and then jerk the wire hard like you are trying to stretch it. The wire will be much straighter.
Sorry for all these technical questions. I am trying to build one for a school project and some technical data would be helpful to get me started. What size motor did you use? Volts? Amps, Watts? What was the prop size, 11x8? What was the gear reduction ratio? Once again, thanks for this great video. If I ever get one built, I will post a video.
Thank you. The radio system is out of another plane, the Wildhawk made by Exceed I think. It's just a standard 3 channel system and the mini servos I bought on eBay very cheap.
@nikepilot I cut two pieces of wood in the shape & taped them to each edge. Then I ran the wire along the wood shape. It comes out looking rough, so you need to sand it alot.
you should move the wing back so the cg is farther back that way you can take off that nut and use a lighter batterry thus causing more gliding sensations
WE all have made an experiment plane and this is a really simple design...I use a plane made of fan fold to teach my boys how to fly ...good idea using electronics from united hobbies...
@spear913, Great build! Shows a lot of ingenuity! For my 1st scratch-built, I want to do a fanfold "facetmobile" flying wing about 2ft long with 1/4" blue foam. I also do a lot of searches for China-built rc stuff and enjoy finding really cheap prices but $1-each for those servos is incredible! Could you share the source?
Hi. I don't have that type of radio system, but I know you have to bind the receiver to the transmitter before it'll work. Your instructions should tell you how to do this. One thing, you don't want to use a 10x8 prop with a 3200kv motor or it'll burn out. You need like a 750 - 1200kv for a prop that big. The higher the kv, the smaller the prop you need. Other than that, I just followed my instructions, I really don't know all that much either. "RC Powers" has some good instruction vids on Ytube
@Rhoni5106, I would call it a dihedral mounting block because that is the two things it does, a place to glue the wings and at a angle for better flying stability. :-)
Science and success are all about trying till you get it right, there is absolutely no shortcut, perhaps such big things are not for you, Only those who dare to do without being convinced they'll succeed, actually succeed in life
I remember watching this video as a kid. 14 years later, I got this on my recommendation and it feels super nostalgic. So many great memories!
Thanks! I'm glad you remembered it!
To be honest, this is the first video I've always watched before I've entered into DIY scratch build rc plane hobby..After this, I've also watched experimental rc with Tim...wow this is so nostalgic...
Awesome! Your creativity is truly amazing. This is how inventions were born.
thanks so much buddy! i was looking to make one for as cheap as possible but didnt even think about using foam isulation. and thanks so much for the in depth walk through of how you made it. you saved me so many hours and so much aggrevation. thanks again
Cool little plane! I need to build something like that so I can start teaching my son to fly
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Nice Plane. Tip for making the wire straight, put one end in a vice or something and the other end in a drill. spin the wire and pull back at the same time until straight. That's how they get suspended ceiling wire straight.
Very nice airplane. Clean lines, simple design. Heck, you might even consider drawing up some plans for it and selling copies of them. Even if you didn't charge much for the plans, I'm sure plenty of people would love to have their own version of your little plane. Nicely done.
I liked the project, you showed the details facilitating to be an expert in the system...
Very good.
This is the kind of project that I love. He shows a lot of initiative in getting everything together. I personally think he has too much dihedral but it would be steady as a rock. Too steady for my flying style.
This is really cool. I have been trying to build a rc plane myself, I can use this information. RIght now happy flying my rc helicopter.
Inspiring...and inspired. Way to save money and embrace the essence of flight...just a perfect video for me to start my day. Thank you.
Nice flyer. I am on my 5th or 6th plane now after starting this hobby 3 weeks ago and becoming obsessed. lol.
3 channel transmitter & receiver , 2 9g mini servos form ebay, and I replaced the motor with a brushless outrunner 1000kv motor(came w/prop mount) and 30 amp ESC, 2200 mah LiPo 15c battery - all from ebay . Recommend buying servo control rods at a hobbyshop instead of pin gun wire. Control horns from hobby shop for some Hobbyzone airplane. Also 10x7 eflite prop. Hope that helps.
a great plane to fly on those calm warm summer evenings.
a clothes hanger would make a good push rod for the rudder and elevator just straighten it out. Great looking little plane. great video
I just wanted to say that this is a great video. I like the ending when the plane flies into the sunset. Very poetic. I recently got into RC flying and it's great fun. You really inspired me to build my own. I just purchased a GWS Slow stick but I think I will build one from scratch later when I get more experience. I hope you make more videos like this one.
For the foam cutter, another option if you have a low power battery charger is to use a thinner wire. But maybe you already used the thinnest guitar wire you could find.
Cool stuff anyways. And congrats for the craft.
Really awesome, i wish i had the creativity and organisation to make something like that!
(as a side note, i love how apparently the earth orbits a black hole or something XD)
Great video. Thank you for sharing it. I have a Wild Hawk that I can use to make this. I also have a hot wire cutter that I made. I love cool projects like this! Thanks for the ideas!
thanks for all the advice and for also the video. I made mines but it was a flying wing design. it had a wicked sound and flies fast
nice job, you did a good job on the airfoil on the wings.
I like very simple and well thought out. Makes me want to fly it lol. Thanks for sharing !
Yeah, the weather here isn't as bad, but it's always windy. You can usually only fly your small planes real early in the morning or after supper. Now it gets dark earlier and by winter, it'll be dark at 5 pm so that'll be out. I'd love to see that big plane!!
I don't really have any nitro experience, but for flying rc the biggest rule successful flying is to be very easy on the sticks. The biggest reason for crashes is over controlling. It's easy to panic and not realize that your slamming the stick the whole way over. Very gentle turns. Also make sure your center of gravity is right. If anything it's better to fly a little nose heavy. You never want to be tail heavy. That's a sure disaster waiting to happen.
woow.your very creative.nice job.i once made mine with rc car system instead of speed controll.nice job
To straighten wire you can chuck a length of wire into it into a drill and clamp the other end into a vise or similar. Put some tension on the wire and then engage the drill. It takes all the kinks out really well.
Hello from Finland. I just loved this! Genious stuff. I of course would have done few things differently (and more expencively) but gotta say, that that was awesome. Keep up the good work and keep posting!
You're very resourceful bro! Nice plane!
i am thrilled. i wanted to made it for my students
Excellent job man. There one thing I'm looking at though. Duct tape on the platform. Why don't you try put velcro tape on the platform? That wing may hold rock solid while flying. If it about the weight that you want to keep balance, then never mind. Other than that. Great job design that plane.
Thanks a lot!! Your cessna looked terrific!
Nicely done. This is kind of a rat-rod aircraft and very very cool.
Thank you. I don't know much about the jet motors. After a few more flights with this plane, I think I need a brushless outrunner motor. It seems to be lower on power than it was at first.
nice i never would of thought of the pick foam stuff and my dad has some in his shed
Amazing video! You've inspired me to create my own plane, or at least try to aha.
To straighten your wire place one end in a vice or get someone to hold the end in a pair of pliers. Put the other end in an electric drill and pull the wire as tight as you can and at the same time power up the drill for about 5 to 10 secs. This will straighten the wire as straight as a die and at the same time will strengthen it due to the heat generated. Cut it to size and there's your pushrods. Depending on the wire you could extend the turning time. Use about medium speed.
Thanks. Try moving the battery forward as far as you can on your wildhawk & add 1 ounce inside the nose. I did that & my wildhawk flies perfect. They are too tail heavy out of the box.
I agree with lacone, this is an inspiration! I just bought my first RC plane, and I'm not too happy with the quality of some of it. So I will eventually build one myself. I like the Slow tick style, it reminds me of vintage planes, so I'll be looking to make one like this in the near future. Keep up the good work. :¬)
Hey thanks, I might try that. After a few perfect flights, the motor system seemed to not be as strong anymore and I was having trouble gaining altitude, So I got a brushless outrunner, haven't tried it yet, but will keep that in mind if needed.
To straighten the wire before assembly, clamp a vicegrip on each end of the wire. Bow the wire slightly and then jerk the wire hard like you are trying to stretch it. The wire will be much straighter.
When I was a kid. I started learning about aero modelling. This is my first video ♥️now I'm 23 years old
That's awesome my friend. Sometimes I forget how long ago I made this video!
@@spear913 ❣️still I can't say how important this video for me in that time. Thanks for that man... 🤗 Cheers
Thanks so much
Good Job!..But, The problem is most of the gears U used are not available for me :(
Wow ! Great project ! I want one I want one I want one !
This is VERY nice ian di have an rc car motor n stuff so im def going to work on making one of these very nice bro
nice job mate happy flying
My neighbor which is old, he would build rc planes, and at my school is a park, i would see him testing out some of his planes
Sorry for all these technical questions. I am trying to build one for a school project and some technical data would be helpful to get me started. What size motor did you use? Volts? Amps, Watts? What was the prop size, 11x8? What was the gear reduction ratio? Once again, thanks for this great video. If I ever get one built, I will post a video.
nice ending . makes me cry for the sound. looks like flying bird
You are great man, keep the good work.
Thank you. The radio system is out of another plane, the Wildhawk made by Exceed I think. It's just a standard 3 channel system and the mini servos I bought on eBay very cheap.
awesome work dude!
Nice work for you and God bless you
thank you!
Welcome
Thank you, the elevator goes up & down if that's what you mean. There are no ailerons on the wings, just tape to protect the edge.
That's really neat!
they are from ebay. The radio was from a plane called the wildhawk. It's a standarf FM radio set.
@nikepilot I cut two pieces of wood in the shape & taped them to each edge. Then I ran the wire along the wood shape. It comes out looking rough, so you need to sand it alot.
Cool, I have heard of lower amps being used and it works good. For some reason, this one goes slow. My wire may be too thick.
Great work!
I'm not sure but this is made by Owens Corning and is called Foamula R 250. You can get it in 3/4 and 1inch sheets, maybe even other thicknesses.
Beautiful Manlots of fun.
I don't suppose you have a template of your airfoil?
Thanks,
Bryan
good work man, nice
Started my own version now! Thanks to you man! :¬)
you should move the wing back so the cg is farther back that way you can take off that nut and use a lighter batterry thus causing more gliding sensations
I apprecate your work good job!\
The question is where i findout the following motors which you use to turn plan left and right?
I'd love to see plans for this!!
WE all have made an experiment plane and this is a really simple design...I use a plane made of fan fold to teach my boys how to fly ...good idea using electronics from united hobbies...
good job
If u out one end of your wire in a vice and pull it tight till it just stretches it will b pin straight
Very low cost way to have priceless fun. (Y)
Hey, what servos did you use!? I would love to know because I want to build my own plane one day. Awesome plane!
good work!
great job man,,
that is so awesome!!!!!
Nice vid great wings :D
How much does the plane weight?
@spear913, Great build! Shows a lot of ingenuity! For my 1st scratch-built, I want to do a fanfold "facetmobile" flying wing about 2ft long with 1/4" blue foam. I also do a lot of searches for China-built rc stuff and enjoy finding really cheap prices but $1-each for those servos is incredible! Could you share the source?
nice job man : )
i like the plane but during the flight, whats in front of the sun? theres a sphere covering the light
@52lsu No, the fuselage is hard maple, which is really strong so it doesn't twist or bend much.
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nice flight...
great vid
It's a 1050 KV brushless outrunner from ebay and a 10X7 slowflyer prop.
2 words REALLY COMPICATED
If you use equal part of white glue plus water, paint it on foam, when its dry, you can use w/e aerosol spray on foam.
Gracefull flight
nice plane
the servos are cool! from where did u bought them
@valveone1 The outrunner mtr is a 1050 kv. For slow flyers with big props, you want a slower motor. Don't get a 2 or 4 thousand kv motor
Hi. I don't have that type of radio system, but I know you have to bind the receiver to the transmitter before it'll work. Your instructions should tell you how to do this. One thing, you don't want to use a 10x8 prop with a 3200kv motor or it'll burn out. You need like a 750 - 1200kv for a prop that big. The higher the kv, the smaller the prop you need. Other than that, I just followed my instructions, I really don't know all that much either. "RC Powers" has some good instruction vids on Ytube
Yeah, I actually did replace the battery with a lipo. They're great.
Can you do any stunts loops,dives etc
@Rhoni5106, I would call it a dihedral mounting block because that is the two things it does, a place to glue the wings and at a angle for better flying stability. :-)
Great vid. What kind of motor and gearbox did you use?
Excellent work can you please tell me How can I make a crane at home
Science and success are all about trying till you get it right, there is absolutely no shortcut, perhaps such big things are not for you, Only those who dare to do without being convinced they'll succeed, actually succeed in life
great video thank's so much
that's way cool..hat's off to you
Hey nice work.......
What is the rating of the motor u've used ???
@valveone1 It's an SDM radio and it came with the wildhawk