great information! You explain things really well for us noobs especially. taking notes for my first forays into this great hobby along with my two kids!
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
ZZ: Glad it was helpful! Tim
@boxlessthinker197310 ай бұрын
Thank you for creating this intro to foam board for use in RC planes. I envision a significant reduction in build time and field repair!
@TimMcKay5610 ай бұрын
BT: Great news! Tim
@mattynn80804 ай бұрын
You’re not in need of an adopted grandson by chance? 😂
@TimMcKay564 ай бұрын
Good for now! 😊🌝
@americanbrandon5 ай бұрын
It took me a minute but it look like Dr. Drew!!
@TimMcKay565 ай бұрын
😊👍🏻 Tim
@elambarithimd3613 жыл бұрын
16 minutes watching his video and I am already covered up my aerodynamics class than in 45 minutes
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Elambarithi: Best of luck! Tim
@frankgambino31473 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim for this video which opened my eyes to form board planes. I have a Great Grandson who is going to be four years old, we are very close to one another, and I think building and flying the planes will pique his interest. I hope I can call upon you to guild me in the process.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Frank: Thanks for your feedback. I have a new video, out on Feb 14th, of a super simple square foam airplane. Flies so well could be a trainer. Best of luck with your great grandson! Tim
@hubba0021232 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Was converting some drone parts to make a cheap RC plane from foam board and I'm glad I watched this first!
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Chris: Thanks for checking in, good luck with test flights! Tim
@fishycomics8 ай бұрын
newbee or not , perfection and enjoyed, thanks for that info .
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
😊❄️👍🏻 Tim
@guatagel24543 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I waslooking for. Thank you!
@TimMcKay563 ай бұрын
Great! Tim
@philcharlesworth35423 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I've just acquired a load of 6mm and 3mm Depron and found you video very useful. I wouldn't have thought of using hot glue and packing tape - useful tips.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Phil: Thanks for your feedback, and good luck with your projects! Tim
@ralphralphson40135 ай бұрын
The dollar store one with the black paper peels off a lot easier if you go in your bathroom while the shower is on hot. The steam helps to get it off in bigger peices. I got mine off in 1 20x30 inch peice.
@TimMcKay565 ай бұрын
Thanks for this input! Tim
@NIRAJPATELV2 ай бұрын
Gr8 help Thanks a lot Cheers 👍👍
@TimMcKay562 ай бұрын
No worries!
@ArduinoPilot Жыл бұрын
Very good video, thank you for giving up your time to make this!
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
AP: Many thanks! Tim
@TheLifeTerm2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Tim, thank you.
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
John: Glad you enjoyed it! Tim
@thomasreddick59083 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m new to this but am really enjoying the way you teach the subject. Makes me think I can do this and it should cost a million dollars anymore. Thank you so much.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Thomas: Best of luck re-entering the hobby! Tim
@axelsmith2098 ай бұрын
This is an awesome video 😊! I would also love a video on how to make a simple small airframe I don’t even need measurements I kind of just want the idea! Again thanks so much 😄
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! Tim
@dradden15564 ай бұрын
Very interesting.
@TimMcKay564 ай бұрын
Thanks! Tim
@DynamoClips4 ай бұрын
you are awsome i wish i had a grandpa like you but noe i aspire to be one !!!!
@TimMcKay564 ай бұрын
DC: Thanks for checking in! Tim
@americanbrandon5 ай бұрын
I learned that using Vinyls adhesive papers that are used T-shirts are excellent Forgetting the surfaces that are durable-strong and very light
@TimMcKay565 ай бұрын
Thanks! Tim
@trackie19573 жыл бұрын
I’m just a model airplane voyeur, but your videos are so well done, I’m subscribed!
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking in! Tim
@adamr2133 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tim! As mentioned by other commenters, very good information! Picked up some tips for working with foam board for some slightly different project.
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Tim
@AndresGarcia-nb2if8 ай бұрын
Gracias por sus consejos saludos desde España
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
👍🏻 Tim
@alexherrera39184 жыл бұрын
Very useful video for us the begginers. The black board can be spread with alcohol and will detach easily. I really learn many thing with your videos, Please consider models with KFM airfoilsm they are easier to build. A link to the materials would be very useful for begginer builders. Thanks for the videos! Alex
@TimMcKay564 жыл бұрын
Alex: Great tip ref alcohol and the black paper, will give it a try! Tim 😃
@alexherrera39184 жыл бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 Alcohol perhap a bit difficult to find these days... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKWlqGjm6d9lck
@TimMcKay564 жыл бұрын
Alex: Great Video, thanks. Tim
@MasboyRC2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Tim
@woodycrabtree50962 жыл бұрын
Thank u for these videos you have me hooked now cant wait to start
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Woody: Glad you like them! Tim
@sigh_of_the_times Жыл бұрын
Very nice video thank you for sharing.
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
😊👍🏻 Tim
@doityourself53512 жыл бұрын
Great job on this Tim !! keep up the good work and take care.
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do! Tim
@skyartrc82863 жыл бұрын
You have built some nice models.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
SH: Thanks for checking in! Tim
@soosmate2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great explanation!
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Tim
@wattage20073 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wealth of knowledge. Brilliant video!
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Wattage: Many thanks! Tim
@JimK0QJC3 жыл бұрын
Good tips for students!! Thanks
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
James: This plane super easy to build and flies great. Tim
@alirc69954 жыл бұрын
Liked it.
@TimMcKay564 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Tim
@mesterado2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir , great tips.
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Mucit: Many thanks for checking in! Tim
@9277cientifico3 жыл бұрын
you are awesome, thanks for your suggestions
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
KDC: You are most welcome! Tim
@karendavis68383 жыл бұрын
Have you used the Flitetest foam board techniques? Removing the paper definitely removes weight however the foam board can be waterproofed which prevents delamination.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Karen: Flitetest has some excellent ideas on use of foam, many different ways to tackle the problem. Tim
@jovi___4 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim! Thank you!
@TimMcKay564 жыл бұрын
Jo Vi: Glad you liked it! Tim
@motiv3112 жыл бұрын
doing it right with mr mckay mmm kay ima go fly now
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Tim
@777720133 жыл бұрын
Amazing info all very simple but so so useful thanks a million just getting into this and it’s good to know I’m on the right track
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
7777: Glad it was helpful! Tim
@adamsmutai31793 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Tim
@davescheer50385 ай бұрын
🌴 So on the dollar store black foam , I realize that removing the paper removes weight, it seemed pretty light with it on ? Could a plane be built with the paper on and then sprayed with something to seal it and make it durable🤔 say clear polyurethane or brushed or parapet with thinned wood glue ? It would add to the adhesion and seal the surfaces and make it more of a hard surface , and more structurally sound, it would seem to me that the extra weight could be over seen with a bigger motor or prop ?
@TimMcKay565 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I keep the paper on most of my models, just not the smaller ones. Tim
@robertsimmons1716 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video tutorial! Love the small slow flying planes. And tips on power and electronics?
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Robert: No worries, see www.StevensAero.com for the ultra micro control and power system. Tim
@youknoweverything7643 Жыл бұрын
And on Amazon you can get a 6 pack of each color of a roll of packing tape it's very thin and goes on very easy and looks great and strengthens the model as well and water proofs it I cover my foam board first with packing tape then I cut all my pieces so I cover the whole piece of foam board first cover like two or three of them then lay out your templates and plans and get to cutting
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Fully agree, and the tape is very sticky!! Tim
@larrypalau3490 Жыл бұрын
Tim, I'd like to build something like a large slow stick. Need a 60" wingspan. Slower the better. Can you point me in the right direction. Thanks.
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Sure. Just get a three view of a Slow Stick. Say the measured wingspan is 10”. Simply multiply all of the 3 view dimensions by 6, sketch out the full size plans (all straight lines) and build it! Tim
@larrypalau3490 Жыл бұрын
@TimMcKay56 can you lead me to a suitable wing as slow stick is a molded wing. I want a dollar tree (2 panels) wing since im looking for 60". Stab and tail could be dollar tree foam. Also, ( don't care) ailerons or not? ( been flying many years) Thanks! P.S. I do have a slow stick. Would rather a big one than an "old fogey)
@dingalarm3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the interesting and informative video 🙂 I was thinking of using foam sheets as a lighter alternative to balsa wings for small 1/2A R/C (glow & diesel) models. As such, would you know if this material is suitably durable and fuel-proof ?
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Ding: There are a lot of different types of foam. Best to test a sample piece of foam first with a bit of fuel prior to building the model. Tim
@dingalarm3 жыл бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 OK. Thanks !
@debbiramsey46033 жыл бұрын
Just for fun someone might look into the KFM family of airfoils,
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Tim
@Joe-z5yАй бұрын
How do to cut to shape I.e the wings for air flow
@TimMcKay56Ай бұрын
I leave front and trailing behind edges square, but try to add some airfoil curve to the wing.
@jemirandav3 жыл бұрын
Very, very nice, informative video!. Would be nice if you can also tell the measurements in metric units.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Javier: There are several measurements shown on the plan, to include a 6 inch ruler. 1 inch = 152 mm. Tim
@massimoborghini97243 жыл бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 am I wrong? 1 inch corresponding to 2,54cm or 25,4mm. Thanks for all informations. I'll be grate to you if you would specify motor(brushed/brusshless) power w/ kv you use for plane on the video(perfect for backyard) ,battery (1/2slipo ) esc /bec A and propeller. Nice job. Congratulations
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
@@massimoborghini9724 Yes, 1 inch = 2.54 cm. For the ultra-micro motor and electronics, see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Pbp2yYpt-Netk
@rondoschiavoni884011 ай бұрын
What temp should my mini stick glue gun be set on for foamboard?
@TimMcKay5611 ай бұрын
Medium.
@borden2417 Жыл бұрын
I can not find the download for the Bronco 2 plans. Can’t find the description.
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Charles: The link should be there. Same plans as the original Bronco video I made, perhaps check the Description of the original Bronco. Plane flies great! Tim
@iammeobviously6815 Жыл бұрын
Is eps foam good for planes?
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is. I just do not have much experience with eps foam. Tim
@WATCHMEGOBROKE Жыл бұрын
Hey tim i bought foam board and all the supplies to start making one..what kind of tape do you use as a covering?
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
CO: I use colored packing tape (Amazon). Tim
@WATCHMEGOBROKE Жыл бұрын
@Tim McKay awesome thanks brother!
@rondoschiavoni884011 ай бұрын
what glue temp high or low
@TimMcKay5611 ай бұрын
Medium temp.
@roadkill3873 Жыл бұрын
is styrofoam good for rc planes
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Little bit too fragile for day to day RC flying. Tim
@livinfreerc12633 жыл бұрын
Nice informative video. Using a light with a soft-box will show more detail on camera.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@vancester1st Жыл бұрын
Great content! Any suggestions on component kits? Is there any kit that has motor, prop, servos that are the correct size for these smaller planes that you're building?
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Vance: Thanks for checking in! The motors, ESCs and batteries are listed in the description for each plane. A good starting point. Tim
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Vance: Thanks for checking in! The motors, ESCs and batteries are listed in the description for each plane. A good starting point. Tim
@antoniorocha663 жыл бұрын
If you spray the board with normal sanitary alchool and wait for 5 minutes, all the paper comes off.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Armenio: Appreciate your tip! Tim
@Chris-vc1dh3 жыл бұрын
Thank you How did you get CG and proportions wing to tail and the fuse?
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Chris: For a constant chord wing, GC is 25% back from the leading edge. As for the length of the fuselage and size of the tail surfaces, to be honest, I eyeball it and draw something that looks about right. And if in doubt, make the surfaces a bit larger. Tim
@iman80skid913 жыл бұрын
So the plane you fly in the last video.. Does it have a adjustable throttle and just Rudder and elevator
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
80-K: Yes, three channels. Throttle via the electronic speed control, elevator and rudder. Tim
@iman80skid912 жыл бұрын
Hi... on the the high wing small aircraft that you built... What size KV motor is it do you know and also what size ESC..... must be just like a 5 amp
@reshairo3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanx for sharing your precious knowledge. Is KT Board the same as the Form Board ?
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
P&C: Not quite sure what KT board is. 3/16" Foam Board is pretty standard, I get mine from Amazon. Tim
@reshairo3 жыл бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 noted with many thanx
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Tim
@gihanhanwella33072 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim for your videos. quick question, I see this Flysky FS-i6X transmitter on amazon which is cheaper than the Spektrum models. any drawbacks with this transmitter?
@TimMcKay562 жыл бұрын
Gihan: I do not have any experience with the Flysky products. Taking a look at Amazon, the reviews seem positive, maybe give it a chance. As RC plane crashes are such a pain in the neck, I like to find the best products out there. Spektrum seems to lead the pack (they introduced 2.4 GHz technology in 2004, for example). What I really like about the newer Spektrum TX and RX are their built-in antennas. I have lost 3 models over the years to antenna issues, no more. 😁 Tim
@gihanhanwella33072 жыл бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 Thank you for your insight
@markbarber783911 ай бұрын
3/16 or 3/8?
@TimMcKay5611 ай бұрын
I may have mispoke. I use foam board sheets 30" by 20" and 3/16" thick. Tim
@valentineskvira43043 жыл бұрын
I can't find foamboard for sale online ANYWHERE at all, could someone please help me?
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
KK: I always get my foam board at Amazon.com. Tim
@Danburdick-lm5xt Жыл бұрын
no doubt home brew foamies and great and cheap but the price they want for foam kits is REDICULAS!!!!!!
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
Copy!!
@gregtanouslasering3 жыл бұрын
Hi I would love to see you do it in the much lighter far superior German Depron foam ok? see RcDepron.com
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Greg: I will take a look, see if I can afford this stuff! 😁👍 Tim
@gregtanouslasering3 жыл бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 3mm is about the same price a flitetests ugly brown foam. ( and 3x lighter)
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Greg: Thanks, I will check it out! Tim
@Grasshoppa654 жыл бұрын
Need to work on your sound quality dude. Good vid otherwise.
@TimMcKay564 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Bacchus_Fishing3 жыл бұрын
I thought that the sound quality was fine maybe you need better speakersz?
@jasondavenport67863 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit! Tim
@gabesullivan59774 ай бұрын
hello, do you have a video explaining how to make the airplane that you showed at the 1:23 mark? thanks
@TimMcKay564 ай бұрын
Will work on this. Tim
@gabesullivan59774 ай бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 thanks!!
@kimkeam20944 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, I have learned a lot from you. Most appreciated!
@TimMcKay564 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Tim
@youknoweverything7643 Жыл бұрын
I use hinge tape on all my control surfaces I actually cut my control surfaces and will use either some index cards and cut small strips as my hinges and just glue it into the edges after I cut a slit on each edge then I will weave my hinge tape and I have never had a control surfaces rip or break
@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын
That is a great approach as well. Tim
@wadedittus35523 жыл бұрын
Thank you.... it seems easy enough I'm 60 and just getting started.....
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Wade: Best of luck! Tim
@sethburdge26843 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge do you have a video or plans to build the little backyard flyer I thought it would be a good starter plane for my son.
@TimMcKay563 жыл бұрын
Seth: I just added a link for the plans in the video description. Plans are pretty much a "TurboCAD sketch," but there is a 6" ruler for scale, and the plane is all straight lines. Tim
@flyingcatfish Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great and informative video on the use of foamboards for rc aircraft.