Let's Build a Foam Lazy Bee Step by Step

[@stanpotter7764]

Love these videos! You're an amazing ambassador for the hobby. 👏

[@TimMcKay56]

Stan: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@brsrc759]

Super awesome! Bringing back memories for me. Back in 1995 when I was a kid I was given a 6ft wingspan balsa giant lazy bee by one of the old-timers that used to fly at our club. He gave it to me after crashing it which damaged one of the wingtips about three ribs in and the nose was smashed back to the leading edge. I fixed it in a few days and had fun with that thing for years. It had a .46 nitro engine. Good times.

[@TimMcKay56]

😊👍🏻 Tim

[@dradden1556]

I'm working on a foam board SR-71 using your technique. With a 64mm edf though it glides without power when I test throw it. I think it's going to fly well under power too. We shall see how friendly the sky's really are. Lol . Thanks for the instructional vids . They do help very much

[@TimMcKay56]

Very cool and best of luck! Tim

[@m.s.aviation7065]

Oh man thats cool! I actually just scratch built my own foamboard lazy bee a month ago

[@TimMcKay56]

MS: Thanks for checking in! Tim

[@Redbird85C]

Great job on a foam version of the Andy Clancy design. Built the original 48” version almost 30 years ago, but took a lot longer than 2 days! You just need the Trexler wheels! Have my Dads Big Lazy Bee in a box still, so you’ve inspired me to get that going finally… but maybe I’ll do a little foam board one first. Great video and thanks for sharing

[@TimMcKay56]

RB: Good stuff, thanks for checking in! Tim

[@TheLifeTerm]

The Lazy Bee is my first foamie build. I made mine with a 40" wing span. The only difficult part of the assembly, was joining the outside wing pieces. Your videos are very instructive. Prior to watching your videos, I had no idea, regarding foam board building. I wish that I could include a photo of my Lazy Bee, but unfortunately, KZbin doesn't allow it. I really enjoy the slow flying characteristics.

[@TimMcKay56]

John: Glad your Lazy Bee worked out! The design scales well, for either a bigger or smaller variant. Tim

[@ianschroth6575]

Love the Lazy Bee. They are a fantastic flying plane. I have a Baby Bee framed up on the building table ready for covering right now. I think I'll build a foam one next.

[@TimMcKay56]

Ian: Hey, good luck with both Bees! Tim

[@LWJCarroll]

YES1. So pleased to see you did this…thanks. Laurie NZ.

[@TimMcKay56]

Laurie: Thanks for checking in from NZ! Tim

[@rango_unchained]

That was fun! Thanks for sharing, Tim.

[@TimMcKay56]

👍🏻😊 Tim

[@TimMcKay56]

Go for it!! Tim

[@Tomb13]

What a gorgeous plane. Great build and flight demonstration. Thanks for sharing and all you do 👍

[@TimMcKay56]

Tom: Glad you enjoyed it! Tim

[@billk8579]

Very nice build. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks! Tim

[@bridger7100]

HI Tim, Love your videos, I am just getting into the hobby at the young age of 67, and am learning as much about RC flying and building as I can. One question i have for you is about setting up the wing ribs before you put the top foam on, you talk about pinning them in place, but i have not been able to find an explanation of how you pin them, could you please elaborate on how you get them to stay in position for bending and gluing the top of the airfoil over them? Thank you

[@TimMcKay56]

It is a bit tricky, but I try to pin the ribs with a side angle for the pins. I put the hot glue on the rib tops then quickly put the wing in place and hold while the glue dries. 5 min epoxy will offer a bit more time. Tim

[@bridger7100]

Thank you for the quick reply, another quick question if I may, have you ever tried building with the KFm type airfoils, esp type 2, would love to hear your take on these@@TimMcKay56

[@TimMcKay56]

@@bridger7100 Know what they are, have not tried yet. 😊 Tim

[@propspinner5849]

Another good job Tim!

[@TimMcKay56]

PS: Many thanks for checking in! Tim

[@davidquerry8869]

Nice flyer there Tim. HA HA, little Rudy had his coat on.

[@TimMcKay56]

David: Copy all, Rudy in a few out-takes at the end, as well. 😁 Tim

[@dradden1556]

Very nice👍

[@TimMcKay56]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edsherrod5216]

Nice job and great info as to how to build the plane! What did you use for glue? Hot Glue, CA, other?

[@TimMcKay56]

Hot glue gun ($10 on Amazon) works for most joints. Fills gaps, etc. 5 min epoxy for the firewall and landing gear. Good luck!

[@aurelioarenas6293]

Great project. Leo.

[@TimMcKay56]

Leo: Thanks for checking in again, see you at the field! Tim

[@stevemoskal1017]

Tim, I was looking for some inspiration on finishing my Midwest Lil Esquire - scratch built from the Outerzone plan service. My big stumbling block was the main gear. You have shown the way forward. I'm going with a Lazy Bee type of main gear with one axle and not much fussing. (The duplication of the original dural sheet gear would take too much time and expense.)

[@TimMcKay56]

Steve: Hello again! Yes, the Lazy Bee axle should work just fine with your Esquire. Good luck! Tim

[@michaelcasella4774]

really enjoy your videos can't wait for the next one!

[@TimMcKay56]

Michael: Glad you liked them, and thanks for stopping by! Tim

[@4thGloryMonday]

great vid, mighty fine job but nothing flies like balsa

[@TimMcKay56]

4th: You do have a point. Plus, balsa planes just last longer. 😁 Tim

[@loftbuckleyrc]

Thanks for your contribution to the sport. One question: how do acrylics compare with spray paints? My wife doesn’t like me using spray in the garage. Which is heavier?

[@TimMcKay56]

Loft: Acrylics are likely heavier, as you put on a fairly heavy coat. Spray paints can be a lot thinner. But acrylics cover well, no odors, zero overspray and clean up with water. Tim

[@mitch_s]

Do you have a favorite supplier for things like carbon rods and plywood? Noob to the hobby here.

[@TimMcKay56]

Mitch: Amazon is great for carbon rods, servos, CA glue, foam board, acrylic paint, etc. I use www.BalsaUSA.com for my wood. Shipping charges can be high for the wood, try to buy a lot whenever I order. Tim

[@OldMtnGeezer]

Very nice build, Tim. Just wondering - was any thought given to sheeting the bottom of the wing? Any ideas on what effect that might have on the already good flight characteristics, given that after those wonderfully nostalgic early models, pretty much everything that followed had top & bottom sheeting? Possible that the additional weight might not be offset by improved aerodynamics, if any. Just thinking out loud here. Really enjoy your videos.

[@TimMcKay56]

OMG: Yes, that is certainly a valid question. I am sure this wing is big enough to allow this extra weight. I might try this in a future video! Tim

[@OldMtnGeezer]

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks for the reply. Would love to see/hear your impressions if it happens. (Got a set of plans for the 50" conventional balsa version the other day. I'll tackle a scratch-build when some of this insane backlog of projects is in the rearview mirror!)

[@TimMcKay56]

@@OldMtnGeezer 😁

[@gihanhanwella3307]

Thanks for this video Tim. 1 question, do you need to have a thrust angle on this model?

[@TimMcKay56]

Gihan: I usually use 2-3 degrees (i.e. a bit) of down and right thrust, seems to work OK. Tim

[@dylanbirenbaum4473]

Cool!

[@TimMcKay56]

Thanks! Tim

[@kushanvimanka8323]

Hi Tim, absolutely very much passionate to build a lazy bee after watching your video. Could you please tell me what is the paper size that plans should print?

[@TimMcKay56]

Kushan: You can download the Lazy Bee plan form the Description. It will be regular paper size and you will have to scale it up. So let’s say the printed plan wing measures 6” and you desire a 30” span for your model. Just take each dimension off the plan and multiply by 5 and sketch out on the foam board. Tim

[@kushanvimanka8323]

@@TimMcKay56 what is your model wingspan? Thank you for the information Tim.

[@TimMcKay56]

30 inches. Tim

[@RPRUCH77]

Tim what percent would i need to take the lazybee plans to Fedex and make full plans for it.. thank

[@TimMcKay56]

Depends on the size of your plan. Say the plan wingspan is 10”. If you want a 40” span Lazy Bee, enlargement would be 400%. Tim

[@RPRUCH77]

@@TimMcKay56 I want to make one just like yours

[@TimMcKay56]

@@RPRUCH77Go for it!! Tim

[@TimMcKay56]

@@RPRUCH77Go for it!! Tim

[@paulojorge4522]

UM LINDO SHOW ABRAÇO !

[@TimMcKay56]

Paulo: Thanks! Tim

[@ryanlemons3255]

What u use to cover it with im building the wing ribbed

[@TimMcKay56]

No covering. I used the normal 3/16" foam board, and kept the paper covering on both sides. Model was painted with craft acrylic paints. But model is not covered with anything, just the foam board. Tim

[@SuuLu-cr3ff]

Can it fly fith straight wing like skybuggy 300

[@SuuLu-cr3ff]

Becous these wing tips like you have are so hard to make

[@TimMcKay56]

Yes, it can fly with a straight wing. Add a bit more dihedral as the tips add that function to the original design.

[@SuuLu-cr3ff]

What glue you use?

[@TimMcKay56]

Hot glue gun from Amazon.

[@SuuLu-cr3ff]

@TimMcKay56 okey thanks im gonna build same plane!

[@greghaff229]

Why this wing and not the 10-minute wing type?

[@TimMcKay56]

10 min wing much too heavy for this design. Light weight the key. Tim

[@kamalpreet7496]

can u give me photo of picture of drawing where measurements are written l will be high thankful to you

[@TimMcKay56]

Kamal: There should be measurement notations on the plan you can download from the description. Tim

[@dradden1556]

Sorry I meant a 50 mm edf . Not 64

[@TimMcKay56]

Copy.

[@Its_Stone_Time]

The only thing I wanted was the Cox .049 powered 2 ch Lazy Bee. I think it's time to make that dream come true! (ArmyFlight on RCGroups)

[@TimMcKay56]

ArmyFlight: Go for it, best of luck! Tim