Samurai - My Extra 300 Spad.

Started by VC, August 25, 2011, 12:02:12 AM

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VC

I just had to give her a Japanese name, don't ask me why.

Materials : 3 mm coro, Bicycle spokes, CF 2mm rod for wing and tail plane reinforcement, Tape Hinges (next time will not cut coro flutes all the way - this will result in better hinges), Kebab Skewer for rudder and elevator push rods.

Adhesives : Hot Glue, Fevitite Rapid (5 min Epoxy) and Quicktite (standard epoxy), Flex Kwik CA (Amazing product @Rs.40/- only).

Turnigy Bell motor, Mystery Blue 30 A ESC, 9 gm servo X 3, 7 X 5 prop + prop saver, 3S 1000mAH battery.

Radio : 4 Ch HK V2.

Motor mount ply, later changed to masonite board (reinforced fibre - the kind that domestic switchboards are made from).

Stickers from HK and a few from the net.

Already crashed her twice but she can take a lot of punishment. I love this design.

Please don't ask me for the videos, that will be embarrassing  :giggle:. Let Sandy / Gusty fly her properly and then I will post the videos.

Definitely NOT the first plane for a beginner!

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

VC

Some more...............
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

atul_pg


VC

Thank you Sir! Hope she will 're - maiden' well at the hands of experienced fliers.........
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

ashJR7202

Hanger: Mini Yak-54| 210 Phantom | SU-47| F-15| EuroFighter|Scrappy|SU 27|Eurofighter|Sukhoi PAK FA
Blade MCX| Blade CP PRO
JR XP7202| DX7

sunk?

hi VC
you realy want a 'high' wing or slow flyer for first plane. low wings are harder to fly because all weight above the wing.
mine is a slower type biplane.........hopefully it will fly.......got props todat and set upper wing onto fuse.
regards
don
regards
don
UK

aditya

Mechanical Engineer

sunk?

hi VC.
I think I am too used to building boats ;)
I am trying to make the plane same as a boat..............too much like a scale model....I think I will have to start again using the same method you are and build a 'profile' fuse........I will see how this one is on taxi test and try it on a pole 'like control line models' to see if it will actually take off :) :) :)
your spad is looking good  :) :)   .............have you a vid of it flying?
regards
don
regards
don
UK

VC

Don, now that is a rather sadistic comment/query ;). Why would you want to see me wrecking this baby on video?

Anyway, I was too busy crashing her to focus a camera. :giggle:
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

sunk?

hi mate.
hahaha ................goes well then eh?  ;D {:)}

regards
don
regards
don
UK

KALYANPRODHAN

VC,

Does a lower KV (1000?) with larger prop (10x4.7) improves it's flight? Though I am a novice, i am just asking.

Another information, rohit used 2 servo in aileron and used mix with his sanwa 8Ch Tx. Got excelent landing behaviour.

Thanks
We have to unite and to prove ourself to make indigenous products as well as marketing / Canvasing them. I'm sure we must achieve success if we try unitedly.

PARAM

Nice work there VC it looks absolutely brand new. It is as beautiful as she was before.

Oops I did not realise my phone was logged in as  Param. :giggle:

Sandy.
Busy Studying

VC

Thanks Sandy! All yours to re maiden - you know when and where...........
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

rcpilotacro

Gusty's Hangar and Introduction.

A Good pilot will practice until he gets it right,
A Great pilot will practice until he can't get it wrong.

VC

Something a little more advanced coming up for you my friend. Just give me another day and I will show you what I have made for an ace pilot to throw around. :thumbsup:
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

rohitgupta322

Wow wonderful VC bhaiya! Looks great.
Be Inquisitive

VC

Thanks Rohit. I wish I could fly her as well as you flew yours.
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

rohitgupta322

VC bhaiya you are the RC Hero for me and for many others here. Wish I could fly with you and get to see all the beautiful models that you have built and learn from you the art of scratch building. Will surely invite you in our college sp4mm3r. Hopefully you will come.
Be Inquisitive

VC

Most Heroes are non performers in real life! If invited, I would love to be there.

I am not exhibiting false humility here. While I may have built several models in my lifetime, I still have a lot to learn from all about actual flying. When it comes to RC flying, I am still way below average.
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

ashutoshn


ritz

"Definitely NOT the first plane for a beginner!"
vc sir
why u r saying so
as i want to make this model & i m a biggener
& have made  avispad as my previous plane
plz tell me i, do this model  neeed experience

VC

If you have already made the Avispad and flown it successfully, go right ahead and make this. No problemo!

Making this model is the easiest thing, flying it is a different matter. However, someone like Rohit makes it all seem easy. Please consult him for invaluable tips. :thumbsup:
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

ritz


VC

Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!

ritz

vc sir
do this plane needs experience tor flying
because i havent flied my avispad yet