Pretty harmless

DAY 4 UPDATE:

Installed all Used Electronics and prop installed as follows.

1> MOTOR : 2822/ 1000 KV motor ....dont know the brand name or thrust...got it from a friend.
2> ESC     : 30 AMPS redbrick.
3> PROP   : 9/5
4>battery : 1500mah 3cell 20 c and 1250 Mah 3cell 25 C wolfpack
5> 4 channel Flysky TX RX.

I had bought the above USED setup for an air boat from a friend....changed my mind and used it in swappable......

air boat will be my next project

Pic of the FT Nutball wing........will complete it tomm hopefully:D and go flyin on weeked....

I test ran the motor on the powerpod...on the table edge

It started to slide forward at 30% throttle.

i dont know if my configurations are rite ....

here are my worries ....and  i really need some help here

At 40 % throttle the powerpod started to move towards left automatically...(looking from behind).....should i be concerned about this.....

That is due to the torque effect.  
Mount the motor 2 degree down and left. which will cancel the effect.

you can simply do that, by adding 1 washer to the upper side and to the right.

Mada,
This could also be due to vibrations. Even if you build is absolutely square, there might be some vibrations which are causing this. Hold the pod in your hand, away from face, and run the motor.. The prop adapter tip should spin about the same axis. If it's not axis aligned, or the prop is imbalanced, you'll see the tip spread out at high throttle, which is bad.
Rest of the adjustments etc will be better identified once the plane is airborne.

Invite comments from senior aeromodellers

GS

There is no hurry, and no need to jump to any conclusion or do any modification at this stage.

Build your model first. Then see what happens. It is a removable (swappable) pod, you can always do any adjustments afterwards. Don't jump to conclusions.

First build the model

Thank you sanjay sir, girish sir and swizera sir for your valuable comments.

i will the complete model then make the adjustments

with RCI support I surely belive that my model will be airbourn soon

If they are are nylon props, they are very weak and my change pitch while spinning. also they don't stand a nose impact. go for some Slow fly type props and something strong.

Best of luck.
Ashok.P

hey ashok

thanks for ur input....

i m a newbie here and i surely dont know what kind of prop this is.....

would you like to suggest any good prop.

question for all the senior members...... how are the electronics looking in the pod       

This is just my personal opinion as i found the nylon ones crash almost every launch.
I have this one, a SF and JXF prop. JXF is a bit heavy but awesome strength.
http://www.quadkopters.com/product/sf-propeller-104-5-sf104-5-green/
http://thehobbyshop.in/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_75&products_id=160

and it survives a lot.
and yours is a tractor type, so a stronger prop is must as you are very likely to break a prop every crash.

If you motor permits 8.6 prop, go with this one.

http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_48_77&products_id=1011
they are slightly heavy, but very strong. can take hard impact.

I asked a question Flitetest forum and the guys replied with saying go for the Ft Flyer and then build FT Nutball as the flyer is easy to fly than a nutball

@swizera
that is meant for Glow engines. too heavy for this motor.
this is good. and a lot flexible too.
http://www.rcdhamaka.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_48_80&products_id=1104

Thanks eagle.

yes i have used those composite propellers, they are also strong.

DAY 5 UPDATE:

Wing made....

Servos installed...

linkage rods and controll horns  installed...need to replace them way to thick ....

fourm mentors please suggest if any things is gone wrong...

"Foam board swappable fuselage scratch build series is setup like this: The Nutball as a beginner flyer, then the FT Flyer as the next step up, after that the Delta wing for the more advance flying experience."
Refer: http://flitetest.com/articles/ft_flyer_scratch_build

Your control throws will be very high as you have fixed the horns very close to the hinge. Be careful

DAY  6 UPDATE:

The landing gear is made from black foam ...3 inches ( known locally.....its like light weight rubber foam).
weight of wheels with 1.8mm spring steel wire....40 grams.  pic 1

i guess the landing gear is overkill..... i just hope the landing gear is too bulky...


Did not fix it to the power pod yet.....need  to search BBQ skewers and Velcro . or will use zip ties with internal reinforcement.

Temporarily attached using simple rubber band. pic 2 & 3

Power pod with landing gear weighs 158.5 grams....pic 4

plz comment senior members...

pic 1 weight of wing only ...... 96 grams

Total weight of model with 1250 MAH Battery.....374 grams

Total weight of model with 1500 MAH Battery..... 400 grams

Total weight of model with 2200 MAH Battery.....441 grams.

Now i hope it will fly soon ...what say people...

Best of luck with the maiden

Thanks topalle....

if every thing goes rite......maiden should hopefully be on this weekend.....

With the help of this forum and some senior members my nutball finally flew this weekend....

here are some pics

  THANK YOU RCI AND SENIOR MEMBERS     

The model was turning and diving towards left side....

We had to add weight on the right side of the wing....

we stuck a couple of one rupee coins......

some more pics....

vids comming up soon

1ST FLIGHT  .......Went straight down.  ......had some glide though