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9.5' flying wing

Discussion in '* Scratch Built Section *' started by AnyAirRc, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. AnyAirRc

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    I want to build a big flying wing based off the SwiftII from MSComposit. I bought 6 sheets of 2' wide 4' long and 1" thick insulation foam. It was cheap enough that if it doesn't work at least it will be a good laugh. I have a power system that will push 6 pounds of thrust and weighs 2 pounds with servos, ESC, BEC, 4s 3850 mAh lipo, and rx. All 6 sheets of foam weigh 3.4 pounds so I am guessing a flying weight of 6.25 - 6.5 flying weight. I am not looking for crazy speeds or unlimited vert just want a very big park flyer and slope powered glider.

    Let me know what you think Attached files [​IMG]
     
  2. Evil-Tunes

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    I know a 115" Zagnut has been done. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567281&page=2&pp=50 [​IMG]

    Unfortunely the Zagnutz's caculator is gone or not working.It was a cool one.

    It was great when I built my 4 foot flat FFF, It flew great till I kept putting bigger motors for speed and started getting to much wing flutter.

    I say go for it :D

    Cheers
    E-T
     
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    I'd love to see a vid of that one in flight. Very cool AA!

    Nice looking Zag ET.
     
  4. Evil-Tunes

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    no no not my ZAG just a picture of one :lol:
    Cheers
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    This is going to be one super cool project! Keep us posted on the way you cut this one out!
    Mark
     
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    Thanks guys I have always wanted to build a huge foamy. I built a 200% RcPowers F-117 and when I painted it (before the maiden flight) it warped the airframe beyond repair I was devastated. Now I have the PP and cutting parts will be way easier than before. I bought 2' x 4' sheets of foam so I could cut it on the PP. I want to have the biggest plane cut on a PP. Has any one made anything bigger with a PP yet? If it flies maybe I'll have to call Guinness and we can start a PP record!
     
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    Think you will win with this one Jason! :eek: It's going to be great!!!
    Whats the thickness of the foam you are using for this project?
    Mark
    EDIT - I see you posted 1" thick!!.
     

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