My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire

Started by ppcruise, March 01, 2015, 11:18:45 AM

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ppcruise

Built my first plane ever (thanks a ton flitetest.com)

Thought I'd share.

Specs:
Construction - Dollar Tree FoamBoard (42" Wingspan) - Removable Wing Construction
Motor - NTM Propdrive 28-26 1200kv
Servos - Hextronik HXT900 9gm
ESC - Turnigy Plush 25 AMP ESC
Propeller - APC Style 8x4E Prop
Battery - Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C
Receiver - FrSky X8R
Transmitter - FrSky Taranis Plus
Weight - 450gm w/o Battery

Extras:
Undercoat for Paint - Oil Based Polyurethane
Paint - Regular Spray Paint
Taranis X9D Plus | Blade 180CFX | FT Spitfire | FT Slinger | WLToys V922 | WLToys V911

ppcruise

Maidened (and crashed) it a couple of days ago.. The moment it took off was one of the most exciting and nerve wrecking moments of my life.. Couldn't believe how great it flew before I got ahead of myself and crashed it after about 5 mins in the air.. Loved every second of it.. Now fixing it.. Will be back in the air soon..
Taranis X9D Plus | Blade 180CFX | FT Spitfire | FT Slinger | WLToys V922 | WLToys V911

shobhit17

Hey Cruise.... Your spirit about the whole thing is exciting.  I am sure you will be able to keep it in air next time and land back safe.  By the way.... where did you buy your dollar tree foam..... please let us know
Well I been into aeromodelling since I was in School....  and then been in the air for over 30 years.  Now looking to be back into aeromodelling full time...

ppcruise

Hey. Thanks for the kind words. I ordered these from the FliteTest Store. Ordered the laser cut kits.
Taranis X9D Plus | Blade 180CFX | FT Spitfire | FT Slinger | WLToys V922 | WLToys V911

rcrcnitesh

how much did it cost to get these imported.
Maker | Aeromodeller | Teenager

ppcruise

Each foam kit (no electronics) was $36. Plus about 30% for shipping and customs.
Taranis X9D Plus | Blade 180CFX | FT Spitfire | FT Slinger | WLToys V922 | WLToys V911

ppcruise

Was my first build ever so decided not to skimp on the foam. Now I feel a bit comfortable trying some locally available materials. Soon. Once I can actually land these things. Especially since both planes are belly landers.
Taranis X9D Plus | Blade 180CFX | FT Spitfire | FT Slinger | WLToys V922 | WLToys V911