Making an airplane of balsa and have already named it F.F.2.E(Free.Flight.to.Electronic)
Will post pics of the F.F.2.E and what ever details possible as i build along .it is difficult for me to build and make videos or take pic while building im not good at it :banghead: also being a very lite build have to becareful parts break easily,but will try my best,as many have asked me.
The F.F.2.E plane specs will be
Wing span- 25"
Fuse -21.5"
Weight up to - 16grams
Electronics- salvaged from the RTF mini vapor ,horizon hobby
Material - will post as I build along with pictures
My last plane
https://www.rcindia.org/electric-planes/micro-slow-flyer-the-balsa-tortise/?topicseen
Had broken so this build will be similar, with a few changes in the plan.
This is the F.F.2.E plan.
Sorry to be untidy but this is the best I can draw :giggle: so bare with me and go with the flow :rofl:
Started with the fuse
Fuselage is 21.5"
Detachable into 2 parts 12" and 9.5"
1mm sheet of balsa was taken. Sheet Cut into 2cm x 21.5".this was then sanded down like a thin paper,when held under light could actually see light through made it as thin as possible.
It was then made wet under the tap with normal water and wrapped around a balsa dowel around 4mm dia balsa dowel,u can use anything to get the shape.once carefully rolled around the dowel I tied it with sewing thread and left it to dry.
Link to video of the fuse added in post #3 below
https://youtube.com/shorts/N7iGlq-3Gn8?si=sgG48fiseA-CHBDY
Quote from: romanxdsouza on Yesterday at 03:05:23 PMStarted with the fuse
Fuselage is 21.5"
Detachable into 2 parts 12" and 9.5"
1mm sheet of balsa was taken. Sheet Cut into 2cm x 21.5".this was then sanded down like a thin paper,when held under light could actually see light through made it as thin as possible.
It was then made wet under the tap with normal water and wrapped around a balsa dowel around 4mm dia balsa dowel,u can use anything to get the shape.once carefully rolled around the dowel I tied it with sewing thread and left it to dry.
Link to video of the fuse added in post #3 below
After this is done https://youtube.com/shorts/N7iGlq-3Gn8?si=sgG48fiseA-CHBDY
it takes a roll shape , then i glued it.used minimum glue as possible.can glue it while the thread is on it too will be easier .once all gluing is done cut it into 2 parts.to make a Detachable hollow fuse.12inch and 9.5inch
The fuse can be made in 1piece,but since I want to keep it safe in a box I made it in 2 parts.
The 12inch fuse will have the wing post sit on it and the 9.5inch will have the tail.
12inch piece i put a piece of 1inch long x 4mm dia balsa inside it , 1/2inch out side the tube ,then tied it with thread ,then glued ,once dried removed the thread .this is done to make a Detachable joint between both pieces.
Next was time to join both parts of the fuse.the 9.5inch fuse was put into the dowel of the 12inch fuse.tie both with thread and then glued.was very careful here as the 9.5inch fuse should not get glued to the 12inch fuse..I think pics would explain better
Detachable fuse is now ready.
Anyone has questions so far about the fuse.please ask now while its fresh in my mind.
Ohhh about gluing.took a used tablet cover pour some drops of superglue(fevikwik) into it and used a pin to carry glue to the balsa joints.be as lite as possible we need a good AUW.u can use any method u like key is to use less glue as possible.
Moving to the ribs for the wing and the elevator,took a sheet of 1mm balsa and sliced 1.5mm long strips of it(1mmx1.5mm).then cut them to 7inch long.(apologise cant take video and build together,hope pics help)
So these pieces will be used for the wing and elevator.cut a few extra as some may break in the process.
we need under cambered wings so we need curved ribs of 2cm ,to get a curve on these ribs soak the 7inch pieces well under running water .arrange them well & tie them with thread and stick to a vessel with cello tape nice and firm and tight.(pics may help understand)
Then filled water in the vessel and made the water hot.now and then keep pressing the ribs to take shape.once the water boils put of the gas and leave it to cool and wait till the ribs Dry well.
Instead of vessel you can use your own imagination and try something else .i prefer it this way.Then remove the ribs once dried.
Ribs are ready.
Now I need a break...chaiiiii
Wing post for wings LE & TE
To attach the wing to the wing posts. And also the left wing to right wing .I used ear buds.
EAR BUD
I Cut the ear buds 6mm x 2pcs(for posts)
EAR BUD
And 1cm x 2pcs (will be used later for joining wings)
(will be used later for joining wings)POST #13
BALSA
Then cut balsa sticks 2mm x2mm and 10cm long ,2pieces for LE & TE and (pics attached)
BALSA
Also cut 2mm x 2mm and 2cm long balsa stick for attaching the left and right wing later.(you can skip this if you plan to make a 1piece full wing mine is Detachable left and right wing)
I Then took the 10cm balsa stick and sliced it with a sharp blade one side just enough to fit the 6mm Ear bud(pic attached).this fit should not be to tight no to loose.these are the posts
The other 2cm balsa stick do the same till it fits the 1cm ear buds well.(this will be used later to join wings)POST #13
Below pics are of the wing post for the wings LE and TE
Below pics are for joining the left and right wing I will need them later
Below is a drawing of what I have in mind for the fuse.will have to finalise it as per CG required.according will move things around.not an artist so you have to try and understand :giggle: :giggle: