DIY FT Simple Cub | Build

June 28, 2017|FliteTest

FTScratchBuild

Josh takes you step-by-step through how to build the new FT Simple Cub! As always, it is highly suggested to watch the video as you build.

Assemble power pod. Cut holes to help route ESC. Clear out cavities.
Make A-folds and reinforce with hot glue. Make sure both sides are nice and square (90 degree angles).
Install firewall with hot glue (hold 30 seconds). Reinforce with tape.
Put tape on tabs. Open holes with barbecue skewers.
Assemble motor. (Watch video for details.) Don’t put on the propeller just yet.
Mount motor onto powerpod on firewall.
Mount ESC on bottom. Test the servos in manual mode. Make sure it spins counter-clockwise.
Pass battery connectors and ESC wire into powerpod.
Center control horns. Watch video for details

Open up cavities and remove. (See video for details)
Center spar: Make A fold with hot glue. Glue foam to foam, not paper. Repeat on other side of spar.
Make C fold with hot glue. Repeat on second wing.
Cut 45 degree bevel on first wing. Repeat on second wing.
Attach both wings together with tape. See video for details.
Glue in crease. Remove excess foam.
Pop out aileron holes.
Attach spar with hot glue.
Contour wings and begin to fold over. Reinforce with hot glue. Watch video for details.
Create dihedral for wing. Use dihedral gages. Reinforce with hot glue. Reinforce with tape. Watch video for details.

Clear out cavities for folds. Watch video for details.
Glue doublers.
Establish crease line on back edge.
Make B fold with hot glue. Watch video for details on where to put hot glue. Repeat on other side.
Install bottom plate with hot glue.
Install windshield and nose. Watch video for details.
Install front cowling area.