FT Mighty Mini Corsair - BUILD | Flite Test

[@charliebowman785]

I love this guy. He really makes to seem as simple as making a cake! He did it in no time. Hell, I have months constructing a stinker Pitts and is not even the fuselage done. Everything is so simple! bell-cranks, folding surfaces instead of a ribs and spars for the wings. Something that really catches my attention is sizes and angles, all coming together without gaps or faulty splices.

[@bobmcnelis3648]

Ever see him build his own plane and actually fly in it? Kid is amazing!!

[@erad05]

Today I maidened the corsair. I'm always a little nervous when I launch a new plane for the first time. The CG 1.5 Inch is good with a little added nose weight (30gr). The model flew right out of my hand very well, almost now trimming was necessary. I made 8 flights of aprox 4 min. And with the 3S it was very fast, I mean crazy fast and very powerful, stable and sturdy. I crashed twice and almost no damage, the motor was pushed in... I ripped off the Firewall when I landed for the last time. Indeed. Now I repaired and made some reinforcements for the powered. Actually a petty I can't post any pics here. Hopefully video will soon follow.

[@petar8459]

What is that white stuf called

[@timovanzonneveld4087]

@@petar8459 foamboard

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

@@petar8459 Someone didn't attend sex ed!!!😂🤣 Sorry, but you ran into that one!

[@bgndeath]

They seem to be fairly easy to construct with this tutorial. Amazing how simple you make it look to create and build.

[@christianjaffry7453]

bgndeath it’s really annoying actually be it was simple

[@shahidshafiq2207]

The fact that people can make this type of cool things out of cheap things is mind blowing

[@miguelbarahona6636]

You guys are aeronautics engineers, and artists too!. Awesome!

[@yucannthahvitt]

This is by far the best looking of the minis. It has the best scale appearance.

[@ricacamille]

Ive spent 30 days making this rc plane and im already done and it flies great

[@CHARLESLMARTIN]

just 30 wow

[@astralium_off]

What material

[@gabcasmo]

Where can I get the 2D planes files

[@madhukarjonathanminj2772]

@@gabcasmo it's in the description

[@ido6492]

when you bought it did it come with the material

[@halogenisys4897]

Made my own thanks to this video! Used to watch it as a kid now im going to print the stencils onto foam so me and my kid can build larger models! Im planning on putting 6 bb guns so we can build and dog fight!

[@bongoL33]

Hi guys! I'm a HUGE fan! I know this sounds insane, but, remember the flying sleds? What if you made something like that, ... Something big enough for one of you to RIDE in? That would be awesome, but I can understand if you just dismiss this. Keep up the awesomeness!!!!!!

[@SGD2718]

That was absolutely insane when you maneuvered the airplane around the pole… you are a great pilot!!!

[@danielsarian7998]

I made this plane and its so sick!! My dad told me to put some wheels on it so he helped me with that and yeah :)

[@abundantcat7448]

what other battery works?

[@nightwoof8488]

Did you cut the win so the wheels can fold in?

[@jwc4520]

I have built two of these, the first as a glider, since I had no small servos. I used half a roll of pennies in the nose, iit flew well. Well I ordered up some 5 gram servos and built another it did not disappoint.... one of my favorite little flying things.

[@gavinpowell8538]

YES.... Finally this is the only one i've been waiting for. Good things come to those that wait

[@mpbeachbum]

Flitetest, you guys are awesome! i got this mini Corsair & the mini Mustang. I finished the Corsair & put a lot of detail on it. It looks badass. I added a 6 axis gyro & i'm puting a micro FPV camera in it. I can't wait to maiden this thing. I'm going to get the Master Series Corsair next.

[@mohammedjaffer8522]

A piece of posterpaper over the wing servo will make it look cleaner :). Ty FT.

[@cadillacescalade5428]

Mmmm,Great idea man didn't even think about that.

[@Wangan280z]

Just ordered a corsair with the F power kit, got a 650mah 3s lipo and new flysky receiver/transmitter coming also, my first rc plane, cant wait!

[@carperreefer7097]

would love to see mighty mini spitfire!!! to join my mighty mini mustang and corsair :), loving the planes thanks guys!

[@dontall71]

Awesome instructions, explaining the best way to assemble this plane. It's evident you have a lot of experience working with foam board. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@szeglowskip2]

Well went from looking at models to this, pretty sure I'm gonna give this a try

[@ASerenidadeEstoica]

This Corsair was a first rc airplane that I build, I started 6 months ago and now it's ready to fly.

[@mutanic82]

that's a masterpiece bro...1 hour on this & no regrets, keep up the good work 👍

[@evanbyers6240]

The tape on the tail assembly is very Parkzone like XD. Well done Peter!

[@Rday202]

I can not believe i watched this for a full hour

[@Wangan280z]

Great build super easy, i wrapped the cowling in carbon fiber with a little resin to help the CG come foward, and strengthen for crashes, im in the process of reproducing the poster board skin pieces in preshaped, cured carbon fiber also, then just bond with hot glue👍

[@VinnieVincent100]

I would love to see a larger version of the Corsair

[@trentrobinson6688]

Then make one

[@muhammadkamran851]

You are awesome engineer ماشاءاللہ and very generous to share your knowledge, I always enjoy your videos a lot.

[@ninirodriguez2102]

ooooooo snap I've been waiting for this since they last one blew up with rockets

[@makamdjimafoamandinenadege3055]

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[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

This is one I always wished there was a "full size" version of... With all the extra Poster Board curves and the Cowling - this would be a nice in between from Swappable to Master Series Kit! 👍👍

[@NoahSommer]

i think a german fw 190 would be pretty cool

[@whenwhen2284]

NoahCraft99 I'm a bubble

[@joshhulboy9832]

NoahCraft99 i have a 45 inch wingspan fw190 and on its maiden the expo was completely wrong so i flew it straight into a tree cause i couldnt correct it

[@NoahSommer]

rip

[@matthewbrantleygd9424]

Josh Hulboy lol cool but rip

[@dtnguyen99]

how about a bf 109?

[@GPOldMarineShop]

Some pros and cons my opinion only, This is a real nice kit too all around here at least its one wing,LOL.Make sure you have a good gluegun and not cheap junk.I bought a DR-1 Tri-plane and electronics recently & there were issues but they were resolved by Flitetest there great.It was fun to build the Dr-1 even with the issues.You need alot,and I say alot of patience for first timers Im a second timer.I bought the plans for a DR-1 with a 36inch wingspan online and built it with dollartree foamboard it was easier for me at least to build that one.These guys in the videos are seasoned and make it look very simple which is good market strategy I guess.Pre-bent landing wire and screw throttle stops on servos would of helped me alot in my DR-1 kit build.Its ridiculous to bend zbends in cramped situations takes some practice. The landingwire and servo push wires gauge and hardness is overkill and very hard to bend not necessary for a kit this size even on landing gear, but I guess its cheaper and keeps the cost for the kit down.Also in this Corsair kit why not put the servos for the aielrons on the underside of the wing just curious?????Not too aesthetic in my opinion Glenn in N.Y.Rest of the plane looks fantastic for what it is....

[@dduelm]

Great job! thank you for the great work you and the FT team do on this and the many other videos you all have made. O cant wait to sink my eager teeth into this great looking plane!

[@dduelm]

+Watt Waster You got me WW. I guess I do like the taste of the paper and foam.... ; ^ ) Good luck to your endeavors! Keep Flying!

[@mhalokikon4941]

The hellcat was cooler, I wanna find a way to attach BB's to the wings.

[@jwc4520]

Built one, as a glider, for the grandkids ... half a roll of pennies in the nose and it glided so well, I built another this time with power ...little worried about CG , but I have a box of foam ...

[@motorradmike]

Great video! Why does everyone say, “hold it until the glue dries”? Hot glue doesn’t dry, it cools.

[@kwaaaa]

Haha, I think most people can't help it when they associate glue with drying, even if they know better.

[@offendaman]

one practical tip is that insted of having the knife fully extended you could have the knife just one or two sections out for more knife control

[@boperadotto8703]

A nose-heavy plane doesn't fly well. A tail-heavy plane only flies once.

[@visoak]

Wise words.

[@kinwingyeung4895]

Thomas Lieb kjjn

[@sketchyscratch8003]

Yes right

[@whenwhen2284]

Bo Peradotto yes yes yes it is right;-)

[@broomyprzy9332]

to do so, to make it more weight on the tail works best on several odcinkah tail

[@deronbullock4034]

I love Peter's videos

[@p51mustang19]

You guys should build a Dornier Do-335

[@charlespiro6917]

What a strange aircraft. 👍

[@FINNIUSORION]

Yep, or a ju52. I've always wanted one , as it stands right now im going to end up building a .60 or bigger, i would be happy with a micro.

[@thoubythenameofwool]

Yes war thunder plane

[@pipess7064]

@@thoubythenameofwool Not quite a "War Thunder Plane", it did exist in real life as well.

[@Hello-zy1ol]

heads up every body ft is stepping up their game big time. i usaually found the quality to be kinda lacking with the sbk but this time i got the perfect lazer cuts and this was my favorite build yet . keep up the good work

[@declanthiele]

Could you guys make a mini SR-71 black bird?

[@prestonang8216]

Thiele Yeah with $10 ramjet engines lol

[@vijeshkumar692]

4 years and Waiting

[@mistriox9125]

Lel

[@CheddarBayBaby]

I'm building this one now. Bummed to hear that Peter isn't a part of FliteTest anymore. This is a beautiful design.

[@BTB_Works]

+FliteTest u made me get in the hobby like crazy u made me buy about 50 dollar tree foamboards, a drone(syma x 5 + fpv modifs)and a parkzone pole cat.pls do a review on the polecat

[@GAguns]

Also a great til from me a former plastic modellers use rubber bands or moddeling clamps to keep things tenporarily down great content I'm building this as my first rc aircraft

[@garylowe8601]

Great video. I don't build kits, but this has got me to thinking I should have a crack at them.

[@christi_L]

+Gary Lowe Scratch build man, $3 airframes are the bomb.

[@LIFEOFSTUFFEDANIMALS]

It would be great to have you in the community!

[@Kooaid-9]

christian luciani $3 where?!?!

[@jakecole7447]

+heriberto morales dollartree foamboard.

[@AscottSauce]

Now make them bigger!

[@davidrhoads2131]

AscottSauce, Kinkos can make these plans as big as you want.

[@hoytmueller9700]

+David Rhoads too bad that won't help you. mass, surface area, and power do not scale at the same rate so you will quickly lose performance with size until it can't do shit.

[@davidrhoads2131]

I had Kinkos blow up a 54" Ultimate Biplane to 74" (just a bit over 1/3 scale, and with a 3W110 I have no complaints. Well, I had no complaints, till I crashed it coming out inverted from a knife edge spin, or I should say trying to come out inverted.

[@jackasstv-drama6637]

I. Am Gonna make That

[@FrustratedBaboon]

I said that to my girlfriend.

[@Jeremy-yr8yg]

MINI MESSERSCHMITT BF109!!!!!!!!

[@dory8059]

Jeremy T yes!!! I would like that!

[@southernoutdoors996]

Jeremy T yes or Mitsubishi zero and check out channel please my same name for account and channel

[@zycienayolo9665]

ME 262😁

[@aziztunayaral171]

Yeessssss

[@spiffyvidz5898]

YES!!!!!! or a b29!?

[@mad4fly-madforfly399]

I only found out about this site today. I am making foamboard air planes too. You are so cool. I'm a beginner, but I'm going to try my best . thank you the good information

[@TheFreeBro]

Peter needs his own shirt “hot glue is HOT”

[@williamcharles9480]

You make a nice video of a real cool model kit and aircraft. Your abilities as a model builder are excellent as are your abilities as an instructor. You really know what you're doing, I'm impressed to say the least. Good job!

[@hangingwiththehbros2213]

Teacher: Ok class what did you learn today? Students: hot glue is indeed hot

[@itzsir5418]

*And glue is indeed gluey*

[@paullim6509]

Brilliant job FT. The plane was just great and I hope to see more great planes like this. I hope to see a passenger jet such as a 787 or an a380. Then I would probably buy it the day it gets released. Keep up the good work FT.

[@steffentysnes5302]

"The hot-glue is indeed hot" count: I dont even¨know anymore

[@stewjw]

If anyone is feeling lazy there is also the F4U Funfighter from HK but change the ESC and the motor quality can be a lottery as are most items from HK. It flies well and is fast with a 4S, 850mAh Lipo.

[@shaunt6541]

You should make schematics for a 3d printer so you can print parts out and have a more durable plane!

[@bryannonya9769]

3d printed plastic is less wearing than what he is using.

[@erad05]

This speed build kit is awesome!!!! You've done a really great job, Peter. Thanks.

[@paullim6509]

Please please please. An Airbus a380 or a Boeing 787 or any passenger jet. The big ones.

[@hamstersarefurry8705]

Or 767-300

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Boeing 747-SP, built for Pan Am, but only for the Miami to Rio Di Janero runs, in the Summer of 1978, the Morning!!! 😱😊😂😂😂😅😅

[@gamble8008]

Great idea - unfortunately I think they’d need to be rather large in order to get enough lift from some substantial wings - it’s gonna have a big body. Also the windows are helpful for making it look scale & detailed. That’s 220 windows on an Airbus A380, or 202 windows on a Boeing 747-400. PS I vote Boeing 747 because i) the bump up front makes it instantly distinguishable as a 747 and ii) because America 🇺🇸🗽 🥰

[@westcoastrider3008]

Almost finished building mine! It will be my first rc airplane ( been practicing on a simulator)

[@mattsmith8160]

Slightly anticlimactic not seeing them all painted up for their first flights. Those were my two favotite planes from that era.

[@chrisvanhook1874]

Good job building nice flying you did a great job for a miniature foam airplane

[@NarutoUzumaki-sy1tm]

He didnt show us the measurements

[@mohammedsaif9275]

He gave u the free plans

[@airshredder7314]

They fly fantastic guys!

[@badmofo350]

Is it hot Peter? Is it indeed hot?

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Indeed 😳😆

[@winswilson5040]

Hey brosss .I'm a crazy fan of you.i supposed to say this you guys are awsome..... i'm such an Crazy rc lover From india.....

[@jdnic1]

hmmm....make a p-38 lightning!

[@TylerOstergaard]

+Jad Collado (Battlemach1ne) yes plz someone make a p38

[@nerdnic]

+Jad Collado (Battlemach1ne) Check out the DTF P-38 I'm working on: www.nerdnic.com/nnp-38.html

[@jdnic1]

Wow, thanks man!

[@rondidden233]

+Nic Lechner , You get an A++ on that P38 . Nice man

[@LarryH54]

Nice! Next time add a couple of mirrors for a split screen effect.

[@bleckybob]

This is such a cool build. Your knife is really long though. I’d pull back a little to keep from cutting myself but to each his own

[@ichi-bann]

whats ur hobby me: watch someone build a plane for an hour

[@ericlayton6]

Why is cutting the foam so satisfying?

[@russellalexanderyim8623]

try to make a messersmicht 262

[@therealfox]

Brilliant Design Peter!

[@comquat]

14:57 PowerPodMotorMountPodThingy™

[@heliguychris]

i dont normally comment on any videos, but this video was exceptional, amazing work, and great video, thanks for sharing it.

[@VeraTheSatisfactory]

"Mind your fingers because hot glue is really, really hot" no crap Sherlock

[@johnrussell6578]

yeah i burned myself once

[@Otto-ct6jw]

He’s saying that to let dum dums know whether it is hot or not

[@sjeses]

The resolution of a servo doesn't change when you pick a hole on the servo horn. The speed, throw and torque change. The further away from the rotation point, the more speed, more throw and less torque you get. You still have the same amount of 'steps' between full throws.

[@badmofo350]

More "steps" for the same amount of distance the push rod travels. More res.

[@sjeses]

+ShareCraft only if you can increase the amount of steps

[@4thGloryMonday]

I want to b a flight test guy

[@jellebakker8193]

+4thGloryMonday Who don't want that?!

[@logansportpilotrp8174]

+4thGloryMonday So whats stopping you?All you have to do is think of a good design then build it.

[@AGamer-pi9fg]

+LogansPortPilot RP im so poor i cant buy the materials

[@theweldmasster]

get a job

[@AGamer-pi9fg]

Theweldmasster just wait im still 15 bro

[@jbstandsforjasonborne3847]

Me and a couple of friends built this plane for a school project and jesus it was hard. We should've chosen something similar

[@Frep77]

"Hot glue is indeed hot."

[@holemajora598]

Just ordered mine!! Can’t wait. Keep up the awesome job guys!!

[@you238]

JATO JATO JATO JATO JATO JATO JATO JATO

[@jwc4520]

Ha built two of these from your plans, one is unpowered a roll of pennies fits where the motor should be, glides a long way... So I built a powerd version, fine little plane , back to work on yet another pietenpol this one may get tiger stripes ... well maybe just on the tail ...

[@rene1975ism]

hola amigo soy de venezuela soy amante a este tipo de avioneta de combate me gustaria si podrias enviarme las plantillas de este tipo de avioneta a mi correo [e-mail] te lo agradeseria saludos muy buen tutorial felicidades

[@djwalsh1884]

Hola, puedes encontrar los planes en su sito web, se llama flitetest.com

[@MsRamesh21]

Really Superb.. Measurements are so perfect.

[@007abyrd]

Love it I would like to see ww2 bombers that can drop a pay load just like a real one like a Michael or a Flying Fortress

[@andrewCNC905]

drop lawn darts on your enemy

[@scottwatson5767]

F4U Corsair my favorite airplane of all time. Very nice representation of it, Thank you Flite Test!!!

[@elneutrino90]

Disclaimer: Hot glue is hot

[@safakuang5063]

this is real man's asmr!

[@cyruslever586]

I like how the plane is made out of cheap foam but then you have to have a crazy robot controller thing to fly it

[@muhdanwar7240]

AWWW YISSS!! ive been waiting for a ft corsair since the spitfire came out....THIS GUNNA BE GUD

[@liamcoldwell442]

This guy makes it look so easy, I'm building it without a kit and the foam isn't looking that straight

[@QuadReaktor]

Have to say thank you guys ! Awesome Channel, awesome flying machines, and tons of free stuff :) Thank you !

[@Dan_Ohhh]

Instead of using hot glue on the control surface creases, clear packaging tape works like magic

[@dekutree64]

How about using regular white glue for the posterboard? Lighter weight and no danger of burning fingers.

[@flixxhubbard2773]

"Be careful of your fingers at all times" as he swings the knife around :D

[@sawer]

thats typically peter :P

[@ramongarciano569]

sometimes those materials are not available in other places . so there is the frustration right there. you guys have lotsa material options over there

[@DAZprojects]

can this aircraft also work with the Power pack b?

[@davidmtaylor973]

In stead off a Razer knife I used a old gas card and put a edge on one side and it works real well not cutting through the paper

[@davidmtaylor973]

Ops its instead of a Razer knife

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That was a Miracle in Foam Core!!! 🏆👏👏👏👏🍻🍻🍻 I'm more OCD..... So I would clean up some Body lines with longer Poster Board, and move the Wing Servos UNDER the Wing, with a thin cover over them - even Tape. And figure out a way to make a CLEAR Canopy, with at least a basic (Lightweight) Pilot and Cockpit. Other than those things, that is the BEST Foam Core Design I've ever seen!!! ~ Carmine 💥 ⛽

[@nightwoof8488]

Use clear lightweight plastic

[@nightwoof8488]

For the cockpit

[@vedpatel8365]

bruhh my ESC burned and smoked out while I was testing the servos. I take a break from building now since i won't be able to get another ESC for a while. Sad but luckily nothing caught on fire and was able to safely take care of the situation. EDIT: Alright got my ESC and I am really to get back into it. Turns out I had reverse polarity my battery and ESC.

[@anadeliagualterosarevalo5624]

Thats why I use connectors, just for security.

[@alangeisdorf4198]

For those who have never used hot glue before, please be very careful, maybe even put some latex gloves on so should you accidentally get some on your skin you can rip the latex glove off and remove the heat from you without removing skin. Hot glue has a super fast learning curve on safe use. one burn will highly motivate you to be very, very careful.

[@himmetsumer6976]

This guy is every where

[@ehhso634]

Pls make a Douglas BTD Destroyer, its a beautiful looking plane and a bit square. Hope its not too much of a challenge

[@nocash.6207]

You make this look rly easy