Foam Board RC Plane Design - Lessons Learned

[@olgoz1]

Enjoying the videos Tim, thank you. I've been hot wire cutting thick foam pieces around templates to get aerofoils and fuselage structures. I'm looking forward to building with thin foamboard instead to build quicker and enjoy more time flying but still keen for a 3d fuselage as opposed to your flat, profile fuselages. What about using foamboard to cut formers and longerons or a skin to get a proper 3d and curved fuselage..?

[@TimMcKay56]

Olgoz: Using foamboard to make regular formers and stringers will work just fine. You'll be surprised how strong the finished structure is after hot glue is in place. Tim

[@biko9824]

@@TimMcKay56 I will try that, I’ve been thinking about that recently!

[@thetwogardens6048]

Love the channel Tim . Great to put yourself out there and help us Rc Fliers !

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@Ciiads]

What an airplane , I love the short distance take off ❤️👍

[@TimMcKay56]

Aneeshmurali: Yes, light aircraft with a bit of power fly well! Tim

[@Ciiads]

@@TimMcKay56 Tim,how could I forward a photo to you. About the airplane that we discussed back in the day. do you remember.😊

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻 Tim

[@TimMcKay56]

@@Ciiads Go to KZbin, search for Tim McKay channel. My email address is under "About" Tim

[@Ciiads]

@@TimMcKay56 thank you.

[@txdave2]

Thanks for sharing your "lessons learned". I've just recently discovered foam board planes. One thing I have found to work well is I remove the paper and laminate the foam with clear self-adhesive film from Wal Mart. Its sold as shelf liner in 25 foot rolls for about $5. Works great.

[@TimMcKay56]

David: That is an excellent suggestion, many thanks! Tim

[@avagage1]

Tim I wish you would discuss the electronics and where to buy the different parts, tkx so much.

[@TimMcKay56]

Lewis: You raise a good point, and I am working to incorporate the electronics in the various video desriptions. For these aircraft, use a Park 370 motor, Apektrum AT620 receiver, 2 cell lipo battery and a Castle Talon 25 ESC with Hitec HS55 servos. All can be purchased at www.HorizonHobby.com Tim

[@avagage1]

@@TimMcKay56 Tkx so much Tim for getting back to me so soon, I appreciate you and your time and effort to help us

[@gordonmckay4523]

@@avagage1 Lewis, No worries! Tim

[@clark-n-anitakalens7599]

Hi Tim and thanks for posting this... I'm learning lots from your experiences. I have one question/thought concerning the mounting location of the electronics. Wouldn't it be more beneficial to mount all electrical components on the right side of the aircraft to counter act the clockwise rotational torque of the motor?

[@TimMcKay56]

Clark & Anita: Thanks for checking in! Torque is really a factor from large, heavy motor/prop components moving around. With our lightweight motors, really not much of a concern. I do not think there would be any advantage to moving the electronic components to the other side of the model. Tim

[@philiproos9409]

great video very useful content well presented and very encouraging for beginners and more experienced alike. I have been around for many years born and bred in the UK and it never amazes me more when someone see you flying I get the same conversation ( I have always wanted to fly a full scale spitfire ,what do I need to do ) No doubt with you it is probably the P51, I have always encouraged these people by explaining how much fun you can get from what the likes of you have done but no it is is spitfire or bust so at this point I usually hand them a plastic rubbish sack, telling them they will find A. They WILL need it and B. The sack will fly much better . I am now about to download plans for your rocketeer, build it taking onboard your advice , and have the BEST time of my life flying it STAY SAFE AND ALL THE BEST

[@TimMcKay56]

Philip: Many thanks for your kind words, and best of luck with your build! Regards, Tim

[@Grantspec]

Hey Tim, do you have plans available for this airplane?

[@TimMcKay56]

Grant: My apologies, but no plans. This design was at the very start of my KZbin channel, I just did not take the time to convert to a set of plans. Tim

[@starletzzang]

Hello, thank you for the lesson. Foam board When an airplane crashes, the airplane board to which the motor and motor bracket are fastened is bent and is the most damaged. Any ideas on how to make this part a bit more durable?

[@TimMcKay56]

MJ: I always recommend using some 1/16" plywood to reinforce the nose and firewall area. Use 5 minute epoxy to glue everything in place, works very well. Tim

[@davidquerry8869]

Tim, I was able to find "Yankee Mike" on Outerzone. Where can I find your other designs?

[@TimMcKay56]

David: If you can send me an email (address is under "About" on my KZbin channel page), I can provide further info. Tim

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

I think a box construction fuselage would work great for a foam board model.

[@TimMcKay56]

Steve: Fully agree . . . foam board wings with a balsa fuselage should be a great combination. Tim

[@theragavelan]

nice video, but found the volume a little low

[@TimMcKay56]

Ragav: New microphone on order, should fix the volume issue. Tim

[@grrmtthgrrmtth3000]

I enjoy your videos thank you.

[@TimMcKay56]

Glad you like them! Tim

[@juanfranciscovargasmontero5699]

I'd like to build your high wing plane. I have built some models but without success. I have 2212/t13 1000kv brushless motors. I have to keep light because of my motors I suppose. I wonder If with these motors I could fly my first plane. I have a 2 years daughter and she's waiting to look her daddy flying the rc plane without crashes. I'm from Costa Rica

[@TimMcKay56]

Juan: I loved Costa Rica when I visited there! Not sure the size of your motor, I tend to use the ParkZone motors for my models. I have a recent video on how to purchase the PZ items. If you want a quick solution with a plane that flies exceptionally well right out of the box, try the Radian from Horizon Hobby. Tim

[@alirc6995]

👌👌

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks! Tim