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Title: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: ppcruise on March 01, 2015, 11:18:45 AM Built my first plane ever (thanks a ton flitetest.com)
Thought I'd share. Specs: Construction - Dollar Tree FoamBoard (42" Wingspan) - Removable Wing Construction Motor - NTM Propdrive 28-26 1200kv Servos - Hextronik HXT900 9gm ESC - Turnigy Plush 25 AMP ESC Propeller - APC Style 8x4E Prop Battery - Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Receiver - FrSky X8R Transmitter - FrSky Taranis Plus Weight - 450gm w/o Battery Extras: Undercoat for Paint - Oil Based Polyurethane Paint - Regular Spray Paint Title: Re: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: ppcruise on March 01, 2015, 11:20:34 AM Maidened (and crashed) it a couple of days ago.. The moment it took off was one of the most exciting and nerve wrecking moments of my life.. Couldn't believe how great it flew before I got ahead of myself and crashed it after about 5 mins in the air.. Loved every second of it.. Now fixing it.. Will be back in the air soon..
Title: Re: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: shobhit17 on March 01, 2015, 11:51:08 AM Hey Cruise.... Your spirit about the whole thing is exciting. I am sure you will be able to keep it in air next time and land back safe. By the way.... where did you buy your dollar tree foam..... please let us know
Title: Re: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: ppcruise on March 01, 2015, 12:12:07 PM Hey. Thanks for the kind words. I ordered these from the FliteTest Store. Ordered the laser cut kits.
Title: Re: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: rcrcnitesh on March 01, 2015, 01:14:11 PM how much did it cost to get these imported.
Title: Re: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: ppcruise on March 01, 2015, 03:02:37 PM Each foam kit (no electronics) was $36. Plus about 30% for shipping and customs.
Title: Re: My First Plane Build Ever - FT Spitfire Post by: ppcruise on March 01, 2015, 03:08:26 PM Was my first build ever so decided not to skimp on the foam. Now I feel a bit comfortable trying some locally available materials. Soon. Once I can actually land these things. Especially since both planes are belly landers.
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