As Big as Possible‼️ DIY Foamboard RC Plane Under 250 grams. F16 Template and Tutorial.

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3d printable motor mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:653...
I've had a few people ask for links to the electronics I used, so here's a list. They should be accurate on Amazon in the U.S, at least for now, but may be different outside of the U.S. Amazon store, as it seems to just suggest the closest item they have available....
amzn.to/430Ield - FS16x controller
amzn.to/3v275sl - fsia6 reciever
amzn.to/48B7DmE - max mt 1806 2280KV motor
amzn.to/49R59BH - 9 gram servo
amzn.to/48DU6uC - Tattu 450 may LiPo Battery with XT30 Plug
amzn.to/4bPX0iZ - esc similar to bl heli 12A esc with connections
amzn.to/42YnpXE - Bl heli 12A esc without connections (you have to buy separately and solder them yourself)
If you want to save a little more weight, you can try and find some 5g servos, and you can also get even lighter receivers that work with the FlySky controller.
These are all affiliate (paid) links, so of course, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Printing and tracing the template
02:19 Layout on Foamboard
03:00 Start Gluing
03:30 Wing assembly
05:45 Tail assembly
07:13 Motor mount
09:15 r/c components
11:34 Painting
12:39 Flight footage
17:10 Summary and thoughts
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[@billdebley6474]

My nine year old grandson and I thank you for giving us a DIY flier that he can fly. Thank you for sharing your skills as an RC pilot and developer.

[@LostWax2]

My pleasure!

[@ruthbryant3929]

Always fun to see what you have created, and you can have family fun time! Thank you.

[@LostWax2]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyking3083]

This looks like stop much fun to make and to fly. My husband really enjoyed watching how you built this.

[@LostWax2]

It really was a lot of fun, thanks for watching!

[@SeareanMoon]

those look so fun! definitely something to try next summer! Wow though, your son is growing up so much! and your daughters laugh is magic!

[@LostWax2]

Yep, those kiddos just keep growing! And that was two years ago😁

[@athipallimallikarjunareddy9930]

the perfect rc flight on air ive ever seeennnnnnn like dude its soo smooth

[@LostWax2]

Thanks!

[@ColinHolloway70]

An old-timer at the RC field many years ago taught me that as soon as you go inverted (or launch inverted like you did) put your thumb behind the stick so you can only push and never pull the elevator stick. Of course this only works with Mode 1, and is one of the many benefits of Mode 1 for aerobatic flying. Separating the elevator and aileron sticks allows much more precise control over Mode 2.

[@LostWax2]

That's a fantastic little trick! Thanks for sharing!

[@ColinHolloway70]

@@LostWax2 I forgot to mention this is another good reason to use thumbs and not pinch the sticks!

[@marc5297]

When flying inverted always remember "Down is up and up is expensive"🙃

[@Z0MB13Redfield]

Perfect timing with this video, I'm heading out to my local dollar store for foam board. I'm making my son a shield for his link costume.

[@LostWax2]

Nice.

[@cool_and_funny9702]

Thank for the tutorial 🎉

[@LostWax2]

You're welcome!

[@kenrobba5831]

Very simple =. great ENGINEERING. +. MINIMAL execution =. Genius =. Great flying machine !!! ThankX !

[@LostWax2]

Thanks so much!!

[@macbenac777]

good job.

[@HoNau77]

Nice built and nice flying. Back then 25 years ago we printed the plans mirrored (or rather copied them with the copier) and then ironed them onto balsa wood with an iron. I don't know if this works with paper foam boards also. But might be worth a try.

[@deannamiller]

You make the best videos!

[@LostWax2]

Wow, thanks!

[@supaoranges1086]

That was a nice shot of you and your son flying in formation!

[@LostWax2]

Hehe, I never realized how hard it is to get two rc planes close to each other:)

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Thanks for the video! Excellent build video…I’ve become interested in sub 250 g planes to build. Thanks.

[@KamranHaciyev-wy7ky]

Thank you bro now i can make it easier❤❤

[@LostWax2]

You're welcome!

[@JacobHGamez]

Awesome

[@LostWax2]

Thank you!

[@JacobHGamez]

@@LostWax2 your welcome, I love the videos!

[@owengrossman1414]

I was taught a trick years ago about flying inverted. You imagine that your stick is extended down through the bottom of the transmitter.

[@davidNH]

Hi. Just seeing this video now. Awesome sub 250 plane. To make sure I printed the plans correctly. Can you tell me what the expected wing span is for this bird

[@carl469]

Where is the CG???

[@JamesAnderson-nn9df]

Thanks for that Lost Wax! Really excellent video and witty dialogue! Instructional too! If you get a minute, can you tell us what mini camcorder you were using?

[@LostWax2]

Sure thing, the camera I had mounted on the plane was a Firefly 2. I did need to make the plane lighter to keep it all under 250g though.

[@JamesAnderson-nn9df]

@@LostWax2 Thank you for the prompt reply!

[@Rudy32225]

Nice build. Is that a pusher or standard pull motor-prop configuration? Thanks for sharing.

[@LostWax2]

It's set up as a pusher.

[@fanzfanzilla]

Thank you for the video. I am completely newbie to rc plane world. A lot of tiny details to follow. I am hoping to build a foam airplane that you showed in your video. I want to use your scaled up plans. Did you make them available for download? I did not see the link in the description. Thank you for sharing.

[@thegunkster.]

it’s on his gum road page, it’s his website

[@user-db6it3iw3m]

Just watch out guys for the density of the foam board cause it has a big impact on the weight of the plane. I used by accident high density foam board and it added 60 grams to the rc plane😬

[@rolandblais]

This is a Rad new project!

[@LostWax2]

Yep, super fun!

[@Sandokans]

Hello sir. I want to download your plans modified with the airfoil shape on the wings. How I can do?! Thanks

[@ranki55]

how did you get the scaled up one

[@zeeawad9950]

What channel should i put the servos on

[@potatopotato2957]

hey, where abouts is the cg for this plane?

[@thegunkster.]

Any chance that you could post a tutorial on how to add ailerons? also would a 1400 kv motor be enough to power this?

[@LostWax2]

Hmmm, I have added ailerons to one of them since then but I have yet to fly it! What I did was add a single servo in the centre of the fuselage that controlled both ailerons. But again, I haven't tried it to see if it works in the air:)

[@Cartoon_Central_496]

Centre of gravity is not mention in video

[@mgrabisch]

Can you share links to where you purchased the rc components? Thank you for sharing this video!

[@LostWax2]

Yep, they're in the description

[@mgrabisch]

Sorry, how about for the servo push rods? Nevermind. Found something on Amazon.

[@mgrabisch]

​@@LostWax2And thank you for the quick response!

[@macbenac777]

do you have stl print? I have order your plans, thank you.

[@LostWax2]

Hi there, just wondering which stl you are looking for? The motor mount?

[@user-db6it3iw3m]

Can you tell me what onboard camera did you use and its weight, cause my f-16 is a bit to heavy so I need to put the lightest camera possible.

[@LostWax2]

O.K., so I used a Firefly 2 camera, and it, with the 3d printed mount I made, weighs 38g. However, on the plane I mounted it on, I built lighter than the one shown on the video- I used as little hot glue as possible, I used lighter 5g servos and a tiny little receiver. It all just squeaked under 250g by a gram or two.

[@user-db6it3iw3m]

Ok, does the camera work by itself or do you need extra components?

[@LostWax2]

@@user-db6it3iw3m The camera is standalone. it has no wifi or anything, so you just press record and then start flying. There's no way to see your footage until you get to a computer and download it.

[@user-db6it3iw3m]

Ok, thanks a LOT!👍

[@gregknipp2575]

Could you please advise where the CG is please. Thank you.

[@LostWax2]

I honestly don't really know, I don't have one set up at the moment, and I never really measured. My guess is somewhere around 1/3 back from the front of the wing.... ish... I just move the battery around until I like how it flies.

[@SharkDev12]

How much did you size it up? (I want to build one)

[@LostWax2]

I don't remember exactly, but you can download a printable PDF of the scaled up version I made here: lostwaxoz.gumroad.com/l/f16

[@Knatterkiste1000]

👽👍

[@72-atharvkarale88]

Please provide us A4 size pdf of this rc plane

[@Simladdy]

hey mate its my fist time making a plane and i love your design but i wish you could share your design so i can print it out A4 and just build it please take this into consideration

[@Simladdy]

nvm just bought your template thank youuuuu im just a lil dumb

[@LostWax2]

@@Simladdy Hehe, no worries, glad you found it!!

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@Sedxgwarthunder]

can you make a link for 3d printed parts?

[@LostWax2]

I'll have a look and see if I can find them....

[@LostWax2]

Okay I just quickly published the motor mount on Thingiverse. Here's the link: 3d printable motor mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:6535972

[@Sedxgwarthunder]

thanks! @@LostWax2

[@Learjetsaviation]

Whyyy do I need to pay for the plans it is my only obstacle i can t build it😢

[@LostWax2]

The plans are free, you don’t need to pay for them. Just type “0” in the price box and you’re good to go.

[@user-db6it3iw3m]

Hello, I am sorry for the bad comment I made; when I read on your site about your son’s past condition, I understood why… keep on the good work.

[@Cartoon_Central_496]

A4 size pdf

[@sampamnl.8964]

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