Hi friends :hatsoff:
I was thinking to build a T tail plane from long back but I didn't get any plan so thought of doing my own design for RCI-Sweepstakes 2014. I started collecting photos of T tail plane for fuse and wing design after that I made plan by referring avispad wing and fuse measurements, fuse and wing structure referred from Rc group's cloud surfer 60i.
First of all I would like to thank Vishal Rao Sir for his endless support, from the begging to the maiden he was helped me all the time and also Anwar sir for providing opportunity to participate in sweepstakes. I always inspired by Sanjay sir's and Tanmay sir's build logs and I want to thank Vinay sir (vinayb1984)for sponsoring three blade propeller. :hatsoff: :hatsoff: Most of the materials brought it from local hobby store (kinetichobbies.com) and it feels great when u get hobby stuffs locally :hatsoff:
I have named this plane as "Airavata" means flying white Elephant. ;) :giggle:
Type:
High wing Trainer T-tail with Parachute/flower dropping system
Specification
Wingspan: 1250mm
Fuse : 850mm
Chord: 230mm
Power plant
Motor: Turnigy 1100kv (2836)
ESC: 45amps Turnigy Trust
Battery: 3S 2200mah
Servo: Turnigy tgy 9gram servo x 5no.
Prop: 10x5 & 9x5 (three blade)
Material used:
6mm/3mm depron
3/2mm foam board
4/2mm ply
2mm cycle spokes
2mm CF rod
Vynl stickers
Acrylic colors
Glue:
araldite 5 minute epoxy
hot glue
Fivicol SH
Close up pic (http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5806_zps15a64175.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5806_zps15a64175.jpg.html)
These tools are very helpful when working with depron
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_0899_zpsf2f2332b.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_0899_zpsf2f2332b.jpg.html)
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Fuse design
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(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_0930_zpsba098ca0.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_0930_zpsba098ca0.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_0932_zps34c508ae.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_0932_zps34c508ae.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_0936_zps5fca2099.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_0936_zps5fca2099.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_0944_zps9448050c.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_0944_zps9448050c.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_0942_zps90170659.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_0942_zps90170659.jpg.html)
I have used 4mm ply for Motor mount
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1087_zps4d0aef23.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1087_zps4d0aef23.jpg.html)
Vertical stabilizer: Made 6mm two stabilizer and sand witched together with fivicol glue .
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1088_zpsc09422b0.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1088_zpsc09422b0.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1090_zpsaa518110.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1090_zpsaa518110.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1249_zpsc747a7e3.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1249_zpsc747a7e3.jpg.html)
Horizontal stabilizer:
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1233_zpsef63f130.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1233_zpsef63f130.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1300_zpse6777b6c.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1300_zpse6777b6c.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1302_zps2fb4ba70.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1302_zps2fb4ba70.jpg.html)
Wing: 6mm depron for bottom and 3mm for top
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1093_zpsd0430589.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1093_zpsd0430589.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1157_zps03942414.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1157_zps03942414.jpg.html)
Ribs: First I made rib template from 3mm foam board after that started slicing the 6mm depron
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1155_zpsa7186582.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1155_zpsa7186582.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1156_zpsfbbb9f7b.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1156_zpsfbbb9f7b.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1160_zpscb8b67ef.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1160_zpscb8b67ef.jpg.html)
Spar: 2mm ply and 6mm depron
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1206_zpsfc2a9476.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1206_zpsfc2a9476.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1210_zps767ec0d2.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1210_zps767ec0d2.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1165_zps9eb8e82d.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1165_zps9eb8e82d.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1168_zps76bc1230.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1168_zps76bc1230.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1207_zps6c0c0c32.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1207_zps6c0c0c32.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1232_zpsb6da9420.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1232_zpsb6da9420.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1229_zps7d3327bd.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1229_zps7d3327bd.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1234_zpsb98fcb08.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1234_zpsb98fcb08.jpg.html)
Sanding the edges of wing:
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1239_zps5db610f6.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1239_zps5db610f6.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1241_zps4c5f78a1.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1241_zps4c5f78a1.jpg.html)
Hinging
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1288_zps0be0307b.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1288_zps0be0307b.jpg.html)
Use and throw thermo plates for covering the tip
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1290_zpscff31e95.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1290_zpscff31e95.jpg.html)
Covering the wing with vynl sheet
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1296_zps016449de.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1296_zps016449de.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1321_zps9db5a8cd.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1321_zps9db5a8cd.jpg.html)
Fuse bottom covering:
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1291_zps66c4a0f6.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1291_zps66c4a0f6.jpg.html)
Cargo door for dropping flower/ parachute
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo9_zps47232515.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo9_zps47232515.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1292_zps0395e619.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1292_zps0395e619.jpg.html)
used chop stick as Wing dowels
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1305_zpsedf7b1ab.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1305_zpsedf7b1ab.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1315_zps0ecbeffa.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1315_zps0ecbeffa.jpg.html)
Front wheel mount 1mm metal sheet and 2mm cycle spoke for nose gear.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1324_zps6c7b3901.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1324_zps6c7b3901.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo_zps00c61168.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo_zps00c61168.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo8_zps99a65da3.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo8_zps99a65da3.jpg.html)
Final stage.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_1319_zpsecf11efe.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_1319_zpsecf11efe.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo6_zps069b2783.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo6_zps069b2783.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo5_zpsaf1feb65.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo5_zpsaf1feb65.jpg.html)
DIY parachute: I have used light flexible plastic as parachute, to make round cut I have used Bucket after that I taped the corner with masking tape and tied with fishing string.
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo7_zps241d9307.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo7_zps241d9307.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/photo3_zpsee0f235d.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/photo3_zpsee0f235d.jpg.html)
Some pics
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5810_zps52d0c42e.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5810_zps52d0c42e.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5801_zps5a85e0eb.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5801_zps5a85e0eb.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5811_zpsd94c6b17.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5811_zpsd94c6b17.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5812_zps890c440d.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5812_zps890c440d.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5813_zpsf2d72ca2.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5813_zpsf2d72ca2.jpg.html)
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/nithinrajkotian/IMG_5816_zpsfedb5267.jpg) (http://s327.photobucket.com/user/nithinrajkotian/media/IMG_5816_zpsfedb5267.jpg.html)
VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtgxDHDb1s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbtgxDHDb1s#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrpZCPM4Kak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrpZCPM4Kak#ws)
Cool build man, looking sharp. Good luck for the Sweepstakes! ;D
Thanks Anjan :hatsoff:
Excellent..
Thanks tanmay :-)
This is what sets standard for a excellent build and build log.
Excellent Nithin.....
wish to see the same for Wing.
Thank you so much Saurabh sir :-) yes you will see soon in a Skywalker X8 look.
Great build!
Thank you Maahin :-)
that's a nice build and a nice plane wow..
@Nithinraj
Its going to be the "Dark Horse" for the sweepstakes. :thumbsup:
you kept it under cover for more than a month. its a nice build and nice flying too. :thumbsup:
Thanks Manu and Johny :-) Yea Johny but its tempting me to flew her again and again already 7 flights over :p
Excellent build ..........:)
Great idea and great effort!
Great build sir really clean :thumbsup: .... can you tell me where you source vinyl?? :)
Regards
yash :hatsoff:
Thank you Ramrao, Iyer sir, Yash :hatsoff:
@ Yash it easily available on Computerized sticker cutting shops were you do vehicle number plates and it costing Just Rs.12/sqft.
Excellent Build.
Thank you Utkarsh :-)
what have you put on wings ... laminating sheet ??? for the glossy look/ strength.
Great ...... Build ...... Bow : bow ;
Super Nithinraj {:)} {:)} {:)} :bow: :bow: :bow:
Very smooth flier, and real looker (:|~. Doesn't look at all like an elephant ;)
What is Fevicol SH?
Quote from: rastsaurabh on May 15, 2014, 09:18:03 AM
what have you put on wings ... laminating sheet ??? for the glossy look/ strength.
@ Saurabh sir, its a Self Adhesive Vinyl sheet/decal sheet. its easily available in many colors. Rs.12/sqft.
thank you docnayeem :hatsoff:
Quote from: sanjayrai55 on May 15, 2014, 09:52:55 AM
Super Nithinraj {:)} {:)} {:)} :bow: :bow: :bow:
Very smooth flier, and real looker (:|~. Doesn't look at all like an elephant ;)
What is Fevicol SH?
@Sanjay sir am not a smooth flier :giggle: Maiden done by Vishal sir :hatsoff: Elephant is on Diet :giggle:
Fivicol SH is used for wooden works it takes 10 hours to dry if you keep it under sunlight it will dry within 6 hours and stronger than normal fivicol.
Great build Nithinraj {:)}
The wing has come out really well. Super build and very stable :) Wishing you all the best for the sweepstakes!
Thank you Manoj & Vishal sir :hatsoff:
Awesome.... Such a neat and clean finish. Lots of careful and meticulous planning in there... :hatsoff: :bow: :hatsoff: :thumbsup:
very helpful for a plane beginner like me :)
Thanks
Wish you all the best for the sweepstakes....... great work nithin....
Nithin that was some awesome work,... inspirational :thumbsup:. Fantastic flying I loved the way it glided in for landing. {:)} {:)} Congratulations.
All the best for SS
Thanks Rahul & Rajesh :hatsoff:
Quote from: sundaram on May 17, 2014, 09:52:31 AM
Nithin that was some awesome work,... inspirational :thumbsup:. Fantastic flying I loved the way it glided in for landing. {:)} {:)} Congratulations.
All the best for SS
Thank you Sundram Sir :hatsoff: I have inspired by your models and build logs. :hatsoff:
Nice one Nithin...... Wanna see it flyin once
thanks Arun :hatsoff: next Sunday ill get. :)
very nice build sir.
Own design or a plan
Thank you nitesh. Own design.
:goodjob: :iagree:
thank you sir :hatsoff:
just came across this thread nice build man :thumbsup: b/w may i know the cost of those chopstick pack and if possible weight of one piece :)
Quote from: sahilkit on March 01, 2015, 09:14:42 PM
just came across this thread nice build man :thumbsup: b/w may i know the cost of those chopstick pack and if possible weight of one piece :)
Thanks Sahil :-) I think its Rs.9 for single Pair. Right now i don't have those chopstick.
okay thanks