Foamie for backyard
12-05-2009, 02:47 PM
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Foamie for backyard
I want a foamy to fly in my backyard. I want it to be cheap, as I have every intention on trying manuevers I can do. What do you all think of this setup:
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=B1588480&pid=B1618489]Plane[/link]
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V450327&pid=B1488466]Motor[/link]
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A0780192&pid=B1198427]ESC[/link]
[link=https://www.bphobbies.com/secure/view.asp?id=V649957 x 2]Lipo Battery[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000681020&I=LXVVU0&P=K]Flight Pack (I have Futaba 7c)[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000681020&I=LXKX39&P=K]Deans for battery/ESC[/link]
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A0320181&pid=B3815313]Adapter To use Deans with my SJT charger[/link]
Foam Safe-CA (Light or medium?)
Hinge Tape (What kind?)
What Propellor is recommended?
What else do I need? Is there anything at all. Im new to foamies.
Thanks
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=B1588480&pid=B1618489]Plane[/link]
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V450327&pid=B1488466]Motor[/link]
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A0780192&pid=B1198427]ESC[/link]
[link=https://www.bphobbies.com/secure/view.asp?id=V649957 x 2]Lipo Battery[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000681020&I=LXVVU0&P=K]Flight Pack (I have Futaba 7c)[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000681020&I=LXKX39&P=K]Deans for battery/ESC[/link]
[link=http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A0320181&pid=B3815313]Adapter To use Deans with my SJT charger[/link]
Foam Safe-CA (Light or medium?)
Hinge Tape (What kind?)
What Propellor is recommended?
What else do I need? Is there anything at all. Im new to foamies.
Thanks
12-07-2009, 02:53 AM
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RE: Foamie for backyard
http://www.badiusownersclub.com/vide...%205-12-09.wmv
This is always my first suggestion. I think the kit is $160, so not that cheap, but I got 1000 flights out of my first one prior to it's retirement.
Fern
This is always my first suggestion. I think the kit is $160, so not that cheap, but I got 1000 flights out of my first one prior to it's retirement.
Fern
12-07-2009, 07:00 AM
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RE: Foamie for backyard
It would do it`s job I think. Most of the foamies are just flat things...
Hope the fuselage isn`t too sloppy, there seems to be some carbon ensuring it could be stiff enough.
I am always looking for as lightweight parts as possible for my indoor planes, thus I would have been looking for a smaller motor, maybe appr. 35-40 gram. And I guess a 3S500 LiPo is sufficent.
Remember: if you save 30 gram it makes a far better plane in this size
Not sure what this "C"-foam is? If it is like EPP the hinge tape won`t stick too good...
Hope the fuselage isn`t too sloppy, there seems to be some carbon ensuring it could be stiff enough.
I am always looking for as lightweight parts as possible for my indoor planes, thus I would have been looking for a smaller motor, maybe appr. 35-40 gram. And I guess a 3S500 LiPo is sufficent.
Remember: if you save 30 gram it makes a far better plane in this size
Not sure what this "C"-foam is? If it is like EPP the hinge tape won`t stick too good...
12-07-2009, 10:14 AM
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RE: Foamie for backyard
To tape an epp hinge, you apply a light coating of glue, preferably UHU Por, thenr tape once the glue is dry. The Lightflite bug in the vid is on 2s5oo batteries and weighs in at 7.5 ozs. with a 3s battery it is an absolute rockrt.
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12-13-2009, 11:00 AM
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RE: Foamie for backyard
Shorty, I like the Critter on BPhobbies. It looks like a great alternative to the liteflight bug and much cheaper. That way, incase you don't like it very much, you didn't waste that much money. With a better paint job that could be a much better looking plane.
12-16-2009, 01:12 AM
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RE: Foamie for backyard
Hey Shorty, then *just* in case you feel like building one which won't take but a night or two.....
:-) I haven't built one of these yet, but it's on my list.
12-16-2009, 01:24 AM
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RE: Foamie for backyard
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Shorty, I like the Critter on BPhobbies.
Shorty, I like the Critter on BPhobbies.
And it's just an option Shorty, if you'd rather have something ready to go that's absolutely cool. Whatever gets you in the air brother!Pat
P.S. Oh sorry, if you want something flat: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553823
01-13-2010, 03:44 PM
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I hope it is not too breezy in your back yard, because a flat foam biplane would be about the worst possible choice. Anything more than a 3 mph is going to be tough.
