Go Back  RCU Forums > Electric Aircraft Universe > Electric RC Jets
Reload this Page >

1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Notices
Electric RC Jets Discuss rc electric ducted fan or radio control prop jets here.

1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Old 05-24-2012, 02:31 PM
  #1  
falcon5
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Tonopah, NV
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Been building this 1/4 scale T-38 for the last 5 months and getting closer to completion. Built entirely out of 1" thick Dow blue foam and wings are pink foam. Power is two Stumax sm100-45 fans on 10S each. About 9000 watts total. Hope to fly it in the next month or so.
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	Wu59913.jpg
Views:	386
Size:	73.7 KB
ID:	1765498   Click image for larger version

Name:	Mj24712.jpg
Views:	581
Size:	56.2 KB
ID:	1765499   Click image for larger version

Name:	Da83336.jpg
Views:	374
Size:	52.5 KB
ID:	1765500   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ge95896.jpg
Views:	363
Size:	86.6 KB
ID:	1765501   Click image for larger version

Name:	Ay74659.jpg
Views:	268
Size:	80.1 KB
ID:	1765502   Click image for larger version

Name:	Oj27066.jpg
Views:	274
Size:	82.6 KB
ID:	1765503   Click image for larger version

Name:	Db84772.jpg
Views:	549
Size:	100.6 KB
ID:	1765504  
Old 05-24-2012, 05:51 PM
  #2  
4stripes
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Milton, ON, CANADA
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Great project! What is its expected flying weight? Is it fiberglassed? Who would have thought foam could be made so beautiful!
Good luck on the maiden.
Cheers
Old 05-24-2012, 09:58 PM
  #3  
falcon5
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Tonopah, NV
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

AUW about 35 pounds..some glass on the key inside parts for striegth but mostly poly and cloth covered.
Old 05-26-2012, 02:12 PM
  #4  
FMRR
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Nice job,do you a build thread how you shape the foam? like to F5 / F20
Old 05-26-2012, 07:20 PM
  #5  
falcon5
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Tonopah, NV
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Did a build thread on the "other site" in the scratch built EDF section titled 144" long T-38
Old 05-27-2012, 05:21 AM
  #6  
FMRR
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Thanks I'll do a search but a link would be nice.Again great job.
Old 05-27-2012, 07:16 AM
  #7  
FMRR
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Please provide a link.Just spent an hour searching and could not find it....my bad...I really like to read your build thread..thanks,Frank.
Old 05-27-2012, 07:58 AM
  #8  
b.bixel
My Feedback: (123)
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Marysville, WA
Posts: 411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Found it in 3 sec!
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1559834

Regards,
Bart
Old 05-27-2012, 05:52 PM
  #9  
FMRR
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Thanks,I was looking here at rcu.Thanks again.
Old 05-27-2012, 09:14 PM
  #10  
Jetdktr
My Feedback: (21)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: York, PA
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

When will the kits be available???? Hint,Hint!! I want one!!!
Old 05-30-2012, 04:30 AM
  #11  
gjmjoe017
Senior Member
My Feedback: (1)
 
gjmjoe017's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Wow,and Wow!!!That is awsome.You should do a 90 or 120mm version for us mortals!!Can't wait to see the flight report.Love the T-38.Beautiful work!!
Old 06-12-2012, 05:15 PM
  #12  
falcon5
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Tonopah, NV
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Maidend My 1/4 scale T-38 today. A little under powered but thats fixable. Here is a short video.

https://vimeo.com/43938015
Old 06-13-2012, 05:48 AM
  #13  
SkidMan
My Feedback: (17)
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oviedo, FL
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Looks and sounds great! It is a beautiful plane.
Old 06-14-2012, 06:46 PM
  #14  
Jetdktr
My Feedback: (21)
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: York, PA
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

I spotted the problem right away. You dont have enough room to fly that monster!!!!! All kidding aside, GREAT video!! Good luck with the project. Going to 12s? Keep us posted here
Jim
Old 09-14-2012, 01:37 AM
  #15  
cmjets
 
cmjets's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pontevedra, SPAIN
Posts: 1,744
Likes: 0
Received 53 Likes on 32 Posts
Default RE: 1/4 scale T-38 scratch build

Hi friends:

Really cool !!!!

I love the T-38, is a very pretty plane.

Congrats for the maiden. Has you more photos for details ?

BR from Spain.

Carlos Márquez.
___________________________________________
http://cmjets.blogspot.com.es/
Old 12-20-2017, 11:47 AM
  #16  
paulopk
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Uberaba, BRAZIL
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default T38 Talon

hi... I want to buy a T38. can you help me? thank you
[email protected]

Tank you

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.