Final Build Photos
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Submitted By | |
Scott Kruize | |
Tukwila, WA, United States | |
Build Information | |
Build Type | Plans-built |
Manufacturer/Brand Name | |
Aircraft Category | Aerobat |
Model name, number, and/or variant | FT Bloody Wonder |
Wingspan/Rotor span (inches) | 32″ |
Scale | n/a |
Construction Type | Foam-cored art/sign board |
Propulsion Type | Prop |
Power System | Electric |
Electric Motor Brand and Model | RC-InPower G2306-2200Kv |
Speed Control Brand and Model | HobbyKing 30A UBEC |
Battery Brand and Model | Turnigy 1.4 Ah 3-cell Li-Po |
Propeller (if applicable) | Top Flite 7d6p Nylon |
Radio System Brand and Model | Spectrum DX5e |
Number of channels utilized | 3 |
Channel functions | Throttle, Elevator, Ailerons |
Retracts or Fixed Gear |
No gear; for hand-launch |
Cockpit/Interior Details |
n/a |
Paint, Covering or Graphics |
low-temp iron-on polyester, various makes and colors |
Scale Accessories |
n/a |
Light System |
n/a |
Smoke System |
n/a |
Sound System |
n/a |
Other Features or Options |
Removable power module is 3/32″ birch plywood motor mount built into hard sheet balsa box; all the rest is cut, folded, and glued foamboard |
Further Description/Back Story |
When I saw Josh’s ‘FT Bloody Wonder’ YouTube video, I knew I had to build it! A whole simple, easy to build design, using only artboard: paper-sided over a styrene-foam core…fitted with cheap radio and power gear, yet with astonishingly high performance! I deviated from the planes in the video only in doing an elaborate multicolored finish, with assorted low-temp films. All-up weight is only 1 1/2 pounds for LOW wing loading and BRISK performance! When my thumbs catch up to that performance, maybe I’ll take it into Combat! |