new to this hobby plz help

raghul nambi · November 26, 2017, 02:49:58 PM

hi there i am raghul . iam trying to make a rc plane . i bought a a2212/13T 1000 kv motor ,30 amp esc and a wolfpack 3s 20c 1500mah lipo battery . can anybody suggest me which plane can be scratch built easily for beginners

motor weight - 50 grams
lipo battery - 120 grams

there are many plans available on the web , but i dont know which one to download

anticipating for the replies

prabal276 · November 26, 2017, 03:58:17 PM

Make a FT old fogey

AL HAM SHARI · November 26, 2017, 05:40:38 PM

Bro , you could make a good plane with that motor. But for the first time, in my experience you may make that plane unflyable or underpowered due to increase in weight. So, a more powerful motor is better. For a newbie, aiming for overpower than flight time helps. And for the plane , old fogey is good. But also try a flying wing. Flying wings are hard to control , but wings with large wingspan are as easy as a trainer. And its lighter and easier to make too.

prabal276 · November 26, 2017, 05:49:28 PM

In my opinion, overpowered plane in the hands of a first timer is a disaster. Futher, flying wings are good after you have some stick time. I strongly recommend going with a slow, rudder-elevator 3 channel plane.
That setup is fine. Use a 8x4

raghul nambi · November 26, 2017, 06:32:50 PM

Can u suggest a flying wing plans on the web so that i can start building it or any other than FT OLD FOGEY

prabal276 · November 26, 2017, 06:34:08 PM

Why not an old fogey?
Make the FT simple cub then

raghul nambi · November 26, 2017, 06:35:42 PM

How about a ft bloody wonder . Is that a trainer plane?

prabal276 · November 26, 2017, 06:36:27 PM

Not at all.
You'll crash it in the first 5 seconds.
You need a high wing 3 channel airplane with dihedral
Why not watch the FT beginner series?

raghul nambi · November 26, 2017, 06:40:08 PM

I have another doubt . How you attach lipo to rc plane. I have seen on YouTube that many people use Velcro tape. It is not available at my place, is there any alternative idea for that?

prabal276 · November 26, 2017, 06:43:12 PM

Battery straps are available on many Online shops like rcmumbai and quadkopters etc.

raghul nambi · November 26, 2017, 06:50:00 PM

Do u have any plans that is very simple to build. I just saw the ft cub plans. It is very complicated for me. Got any idea like a profile rc plane?

prabal276 · November 26, 2017, 06:55:53 PM

Cub is a very simple build.
Profile planes, in my opinion, are not so good for a beginner

rcrcnitesh · November 26, 2017, 07:46:00 PM

If you want a simple to build plane then build the ft flyer but then your setup is overpowered for that. You could try building the mini avispad. It's supposed to be easy to build and is a good trainer plane. You can do a quick search on the rcindia and rcgroups forum for easy to build and fly rc planes. None of the models you have asked about are easy to fly or build. I've been through the same phase you're going through right now xD. Good ol' times.

Regards
Nitesh.

SI74 · November 26, 2017, 11:39:12 PM

Started to build "Slowly" . Join me.

raghul nambi · November 27, 2017, 05:53:44 AM

Hi
Can u share the pdf plans and the electronics specs of the plane

VIPIN_KUMAR · November 27, 2017, 07:47:38 AM

Quote from: raghul nambi on November 26, 2017, 06:40:08 PM
I have another doubt . How you attach lipo to rc plane. I have seen on YouTube that many people use Velcro tape. It is not available at my place, is there any alternative idea for that?

You can easily find velcro tape at your local hardware shop/Tailoring shop/Shops that keep women products...its cheap also...yes but it won't be having self adhesive...you will have to use adhesive to stick it...Velcros available online may or may not have adhesive....if buying online go for the self adhesive one...

SI74 · November 27, 2017, 03:31:32 PM

https://www.rcflug.ch/plans/detail.php?pid=661

https://www.rcflug.ch/plans/models.php

Imperial fire · November 27, 2017, 06:57:33 PM

Check experimental airlines on youtube..
He has made a very easy plane called the axon.
Don't Make a flying wing... difficult for a beginner..
Make a 3 channel slow stick if needed....also make a pusher not a puller unless if course you have a lot of money and want to buy a lot of props....
P.s it's very easy to make an airplane fly ..some patience some correct knowledge....that's all..
All the best.
Welcome to the hobby

VIPIN_KUMAR · November 27, 2017, 08:40:12 PM

I had tried to build Axon from EA, but was not successful. I think the puller models if in ARF form are good for learning to fly, but you have to worry about thrust angle while scratchbuilding.

Then, I built mini Avispad and it was a success. Its easy to make and easy to fly. But yes, be prepared for buying more props and investing time on nose repairs.

raghul nambi · November 27, 2017, 09:02:00 PM

Hi
Can any one tell me about hobby king. Can the products get shipped to india?

Imperial fire · November 27, 2017, 09:03:47 PM

Yes they get shipped. Shipping charges are high sometimes..
A few days ago they had a free shipping thing above 50$ orders...
Check it might still be available..
But customs is another issue...

VIPIN_KUMAR · November 27, 2017, 09:10:13 PM

I guess shipping was free for min. order $150 from Hongkong warehouse....

SI74 · November 28, 2017, 11:00:43 PM

Quote from: SI74 on November 26, 2017, 11:39:12 PM
Started to build "Slowly" . Join me.

Almost ready....

raghul nambi · December 03, 2017, 10:16:22 AM

Hi
Is there any alternative to carbon rods. It is not available in my locality

VIPIN_KUMAR · December 03, 2017, 10:52:47 AM

Quote from: raghul nambi on December 03, 2017, 10:16:22 AM
Hi
Is there any alternative to carbon rods. It is not available in my locality

You may go to local plywood store and look for wooden rounds or flats..