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RC Models => Electric Planes => Topic started by: johnywalker8pm on November 21, 2014, 02:49:19 AM

Title: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on November 21, 2014, 02:49:19 AM
A cute little plane built from home made 3 mm depron/dollar tree foam (normal foam sandwiched between plan on one side and drawing paper on other side).

Fuse, wings, stabilizers, wheel pants completed.

Auw around 150gm. got all the electronics apart from the 250 size BL motor..

any help with getting the motor!!  :help:
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: sahilkit on November 21, 2014, 10:21:01 AM
hi

Is this the one you are building http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-mini-speedster-build (http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-mini-speedster-build)

http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=100_93&products_id=1693 (http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=100_93&products_id=1693)
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: sahilkit on November 21, 2014, 10:50:14 AM
Do you have rest of the electronics ?

QuoteRECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS

All In One Electronics Kit: Lazertoyz - FT MINI POWER/ELECTRONICS PACK

MOTOR (Option 1) -  EMAX MT1804 2480KV Brushless Motor

MOTOR (Option 2) - RTF Mini Motor X2204 v2 2300KV

4 Servos (Option 1) - Towerpro SG50 5g Micro Servo

4 Servos (Option 2) - HXT500 6.2g / 0.6kg / .08sec Micro Servo

ESC (Option 1) - Dynam - Dectrum 12Amp ESC w/ 3A BEC

ESC (Option 2) - Suppo 10A Brushless ESC

Battery (Option 1) - Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 2S 25~40C Lipo Pack

Battery (Option 2) - Turnigy nano-tech 460mah 3S 25~40C Lipo Pack

Battery (Option 3) - Turnigy 800mAh 2S 20C Long Lipo Pack

Prop (Option 1) - Direct Drive HQ Prop - 6x3 Black

Prop (Option 2) - Direct Drive HQ Prop - 6x4.5 - Black
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: sahilkit on November 21, 2014, 12:18:39 PM
http://www.quadkopters.com/product/brushless-motors/micro-1804-2400kv-brushless-motor-ccw/ (http://www.quadkopters.com/product/brushless-motors/micro-1804-2400kv-brushless-motor-ccw/)
http://www.quadkopters.com/product-category/mini-motors/ (http://www.quadkopters.com/product-category/mini-motors/)
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on November 21, 2014, 12:34:44 PM
Hi sahil.
Yes, that's the link which I am making.
I do have all the parts except the motor from my previous builds.

And thanks for the link.. :)
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: sahilkit on November 21, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
no problem, some data and tests done on RCX/ZMR 1804 2400kv motors sold buy quadkopters

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2168757 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2168757)
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: harshit batra on November 21, 2014, 01:21:31 PM
from where would you buy those nano tech batteries?
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: rcrcnitesh on November 21, 2014, 03:32:59 PM
you can get those avionics mini motors
nice build.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on November 21, 2014, 08:09:29 PM
@ Harshit. its not necessary to be precise on the recommendation !! you can change with any similar components.. like i am going to use Wolfpack 500mah 25C 7.4V.

@Nitesh- thanks
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on November 21, 2014, 11:25:34 PM
with canopy.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: taitil on November 23, 2014, 05:47:40 AM
Nice built. .. :hatsoff: :hatsoff: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: shijin ps on November 23, 2014, 07:58:49 AM
A neat build  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup: All the best.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on November 24, 2014, 10:12:20 PM
Thanks Taitil & Shijin  :)
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on November 28, 2014, 12:26:46 PM
Engine details and landing gear with wheel pants installed..
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: SK1701 on December 01, 2014, 08:32:22 AM
That's a really nice plane. Please do post a flight video once you fly. I wanted to ask how difficult this build would be for a complete noob to scratch builds and planes in general. I want to build a small plane soon and I was considering the FT Mini series since I do not have a lot of space to fly. Would you recommend this plane for me?
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 01, 2014, 10:16:25 PM
Hi SK.

This is a easy build and easy to fly plane. you can go for it. Though its not a high wing trainer model still the dihedral wings will give the stability. i will upload the video soon.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: SK1701 on December 02, 2014, 07:30:46 AM
Thank you  :hatsoff:. I will definitely try to build it once I find some Depron sheets.
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Post by: rcrcnitesh on December 02, 2014, 08:00:38 AM
You can also build the scaled down version of the blubaby 24
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: SK1701 on December 02, 2014, 08:02:05 AM
I prefer the FT Mini series since I can use the same electronics (power pod) for multiple planes. Anyway, I will only start in a couple of months since I used up my budget on my quadcopter.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: rcrcnitesh on December 02, 2014, 08:13:42 AM
You can use those elecs in another build too.

Blubaby is a better one for beginners.

I will ask FT whether they are coming with a beginners mini.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: harshit batra on December 08, 2014, 12:02:28 PM
@johny cam you tell me the material you is it depron or bio foam and is the weight of plane increased by laminating it with paper sheets both side and how mm sheet did you used
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: controlflyer on December 08, 2014, 12:35:21 PM
Awesome build, I just love the feeling of a building a beauty from scratch.
keep up the good work!

Btw, what color scheme are you planning?
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 08, 2014, 09:44:15 PM
@Harshit

This is home made Dollar tree foam board you can say  :giggle:
Normal foam sliced with DIY  foam cutter, little less than 3mm covered with drawing sheet on one side and the plan printed on a copier paper is on other side glued with diluted Fevicol.

Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 08, 2014, 09:52:33 PM
Thanks @ controlflyer
Will keep it white.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: harshit batra on December 08, 2014, 11:51:02 PM
is same mm sheet can be used with other planes of flight test, and where did you got dollar tree foam
and is this plane good for learning flying i crash so much that my every plane after one or two take off's becomes a piece of scratch foam
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 09, 2014, 01:02:47 AM
Quote from: johnywalker8pm on December 08, 2014, 09:44:15 PM
@Harshit

This is home made Dollar tree foam board you can say  :giggle:
Normal foam sliced with DIY  foam cutter, little less than 3mm covered with drawing sheet on one side and the plan printed on a copier paper is on other side glued with diluted Fevicol.



Harshit.. this is home made dollar tree foam board..
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 09, 2014, 02:18:29 AM
Could not resist to build the Mini Scout also.. ;D
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: maahinberi on December 09, 2014, 02:33:29 AM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 09, 2014, 04:01:48 AM
thanks @ maahinberi
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: harshit batra on December 09, 2014, 12:25:58 PM
when you will upload a flight video and review
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 30, 2014, 05:05:16 AM
Ready for maiden..
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: sanjayrai55 on December 30, 2014, 07:44:18 AM
Lovely models! All the best for the maiden  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: kamalsahai on December 30, 2014, 05:04:35 PM
kindly supply the link of downloading drawing or source of drawing

kp
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 30, 2014, 08:42:05 PM
Thank you Rai Saheb.  :)

Could not maiden it today. Here in Chennai its raining cat and dog from last two days. fields are filled with water. Hopefully tomorrow will go for the maiden.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on December 30, 2014, 08:43:06 PM
@Kamal

links are on page 1, reply #1.
Title: Re: Plan build Ft Mini Speedster
Post by: johnywalker8pm on January 06, 2015, 12:34:49 AM
Maiden Video of Scout and Speedster

Speedster was under powered while Scout flew like a charm ..

Maiden flight by Arjun & Janarthan

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq0tJk6ONyw (//http://)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyg5uuFXygM (//http://)