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Title: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: Nakul Ambilkar on January 31, 2017, 10:39:54 PM
Hello,
I just posted my funjet build under - Self-designed, DIY and College Projects  by mistake, hope someone will help me move that thread into Electric planes, sorry.

Here is my most recent build, took me some time but so so happy with the end result. Flies amazing, already learning to do mild high alpha, flat spins etc, Built this for aerobatics and not disappointed at all. The most scale jet i have built. Love the looks, love how the air is routed through the intakes and goes straight to the motor at the back..

Flying with
A2212 S 2700Kv motor
40A Esc
9G Servos
1500mah battery.

Canards are mixed with elevators. Jet is really pitch + roll sensitive. i have literally just 1.5 cm throws on all controls + a lot of expo. This thing rolls like a drill on high rates. :)
Just like my last 2 jets maiden was done by Mr Sandeep Bajar Sir in Pune. It took few flights to set the controls and now Gripen flies really smooth. Checkout the recent video wit me on the controls.

Flight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G63i1DG9qPY&t=9s

Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: Nakul Ambilkar on January 31, 2017, 10:45:31 PM
Decided to add KF2 as i had good experience with the kf2 foil in my past jet, not a huge fan of flat wing specially with the 5mm foam we have here. :)
Pictures after sanding and painting.

Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: swapnilnimbalkar on January 31, 2017, 11:29:22 PM
That is an awesome plane. Nice build.
Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: bmblb on February 01, 2017, 08:56:08 AM
Nice one Nakul...Welcome to the gang ;D
...And kudos to the one who shot this video.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: Nakul Ambilkar on February 01, 2017, 10:13:17 AM
Thank u guys  :)   8-)
Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: avaj on February 01, 2017, 11:21:41 AM
Very beautifully made  :salute: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: sundaram on February 03, 2017, 02:27:17 PM
Very beautifully made.  {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} neat build.

Wanted to make one with EDF. Have got one 120% plan printed out for long now. I should take inspiration from your build and initiate mine.
Title: Re: Steve Shumate - JAS 39 Gripen Build
Post by: Nakul Ambilkar on February 03, 2017, 11:48:41 PM
Quote from: sundaram on February 03, 2017, 02:27:17 PM
Very beautifully made.  {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} neat build.

Wanted to make one with EDF. Have got one 120% plan printed out for long now. I should take inspiration from your build and initiate mine.

I had considered that too, will def look into edf project for the next build. 90mm ?  would love to see your progress with the build, pls keep me posted. :D