hi, i'm new to modeling, and i am thinking of scratch building my first one (i know it snot a smart idea) but i have gotten samo basic plans fo the internet that are for a rubberband powered plane, and i am going to try to modify them for an R/C plane, (wel i spoze its kinda scratch building) anyway, you can see the design at http://www.aircrash.org/burnelli/pdf/mod_oa1.pdf the basic design of this plane is that the fuselage actually produces lift due to its aerofoil shape (ts no a flying wing its a lifting body, there i a difference) i would like some fo you who have a good 3d modeling program and some spare time to try and put it into your program and see if itw ill work, or if anyone else can just look at it and see if they think it will work,

David

You're right, it's NOT a good way to start. The Burnelli is a twin for starters and has a strange layout that will be hard to build in a strong enough manner to survive your training flights.

It's wonderful that you want to build your first model from plans rather than a kit or ARF but why stack the deck so strongly against yourself. Choose a good trainer of proven performance. You'll have plenty of challenge in the building, covering and flying. Save the extra challenge of such an original design for later on your third or fourth model.

What size and power did you want to start out with?

Either I am reading it wrong or I must be missing something here from the message.

You are expecting some forum reader to re-design and draft it for you, all in 3D?

Wish I could get those sort of services.




Wm.

I caught the same impression, design free for mee. The moderator is correct though, just bite the newbie bullet and start with a proven trainer. Enjoy it while it lasts.

umm sory guys after i posted it i realsied that no one would do that and i was asking too much in that part.

BMatthews thanks for your honest opinon, i was planning on using 2 electric motors, i know they are heavier but i believe this design can carry more weight than a conventional plane, is there a problem with twins? strong enough monor, well i was thinking of building a trus frame to try and make it stronger, i know its heavier, but then again this design can carry more weight (i hope) but umm, i will take your advise into consideration

but all you out there did you like the design principle behind this plane, to read more go to www.aircrash.org

thanks

David