FTScratchBuild-Beginner
Click HERE to see the original FT DELTA BUILD VIDEO.
See how to build the swappable fuselage here:
SWAPPABLE FUSELAGE - BUILD
Here are the plans for this build:
FT Delta Swappable FULL SIZE PLANS
FT Delta Swappable TILED PLANS
Click HERE to see a complete list of FLITE TEST SCRATCH BUILDS
Learn to build a swappable Delta wing! This Delta is designed for taking that next step in your RC flying with the ability to do rolls, loops, inverted flight and more!
The third installment in the swappable airframes series is this Delta wing, designed with a unique KF airfoil step design. The KF step on this Delta is created with a folding technique that will offer for a clean scratch built design!
Josh also goes into detail in constructing the "folded" fuselage which can be swapped out and used with the other wings like the Nutball, FT Flyer*.
*The FT FLyer swappable airframe can be seen in the Choose your Prop Adventure episode here
This Flite Test scratch build project is made from Dollar Tree brand foam-board which offers a cheap, lightweight (yet, sturdy) platform for scratch built projects.
This specific Delta and fuselage was created from 2 pieces of foam board.
Get more details by clicking the link below "join this discussion" and check out the forum!
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Learning to fly by yourself is a process of moving from crash to crash until you get better.
That's one good reason the flitetest approach and models are so good - they are cheap and easily repaired or rebuilt.
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You refer that the tail skid is on the plans. I don't see a jig, design, or template for the tail skid bending. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I actually bought a small 3/8" wheel that I want to put on it, to complement the 1-3/4" mains; and I'll use a similar bend to keep it on. Just need some guidance on a diagram.
Love the whole swappable series!!!
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i have just built up a "FT Flyer" (Blue dart) using your "folded" fuselage design.
looking forward to trying a Delta when my skills catch up to my ego.
Cheers Jimmy
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http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hobbycraft-a1-white-foam-core-board/565407-1000
They sell foam board for 3 sheets for £8 so £2.66 a sheet (single sheet £3.99) - these are A1 in size (594mm x 762mm) so a little larger than the ones Flitetest are using - (20" x 30" ).
Giant shark:
http://www.giantshark.co.uk/
will sell you the rest of the bits at probably the best price in the UK.
I have nothing to do with either company.
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Try your local Art Supplies store! Yes believe it, the local arts supply store.
I was most surprised to find 3mm and 5 mm white and black Foam Board, balsa, and metal rod (for landing gear and servo push rods). I bought a large sheet enough for the FT Flyer for $NZD13, but the left over was 50mm too short to build the Delta. Dammit!
The stuff they have was all at least half the price than my local hobby store charges (and its exactly the same stuff!).
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It did make me laugh how many times you said " Perpendicular "
Keep up the good work... Steve
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You should be able to find the motor current listed on the information that came with it or on the sellers web site.
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Some friends on the field did not believe that would fly, and then were impressed with his performance.
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Thanks
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CG is marked on the plan - a circle with a cross in it.
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To print them out full sized. - select poster print from your printer dialogue. select show - also select cut marks so you can align the sheets.
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Please can you advise where the Cand G should be on the DELTA...thanks.It would be nice if typed instructions are on the site with the videos....thanks !!
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I've also added a skid type deal to the front of the power pod to aid in grass belly landings. has two sides sort of bullet shaped, joined by a piece that goes flat on the underside of the pod. It's held on with the two skewers that are used if using landing gear.
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(Lego box) WORKS GREAT!
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once that didn't work i opened the un-tiled plan PDF and took a screen shot and printed it out.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLmx83hsIRc
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https://youtu.be/IBlYIWBrHeI
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