Alien Aircraft Funmaster to a Twinmaster

Michael · January 05, 2022, 05:20:51 PM

Nacelles mostly done.

I basically made these up as I went along: think, measure think, cut, think, glue, think, sand, etc., etc.

They differ to compensate for the dihedral; one for the left wing, one for the right.

octagon · January 05, 2022, 06:14:25 PM

Good Work Michael. Going to be a great plane.

Michael · January 06, 2022, 05:44:10 PM

Another modification: all servos to be mounted with functioning parts externally, for easy installation and adjustments.

Michael · January 07, 2022, 03:57:58 PM

Servos installed in wings for flaps and ailerons.

Michael · January 07, 2022, 03:59:51 PM

Motors changed to E-Flite 15 brushless, and nacelles redesigned to suit.

octagon · January 07, 2022, 04:08:29 PM

Very good craftsmenship Michael. Good tight joints.

Michael · January 07, 2022, 04:50:06 PM

I think I'll have to open up the firewall, to make a larger battery compartment, so I can move the batteries forward, so the plane will balance better without additional weight.

Michael · January 09, 2022, 11:44:03 AM

Landing gear fairings modified to be behind the wire landing gear, instead of on top. The fairings are mounted so they will flex if necessary. Protruding screws will be cut and filed flush after painting or covering.

Fuselage modified with a much bigger battery compartment and a larger hatch.

Michael · January 09, 2022, 01:47:05 PM

Basic construction and all wiring (except electronic stabilizer) finished. Now to dismantle everything, sand a bit where necessary, and start covering.

Michael · January 09, 2022, 02:46:30 PM

Dismantled and ready to cover.

Michael · January 09, 2022, 06:01:16 PM

Covering started. This will take several days.

Michael · January 12, 2022, 09:08:41 AM

Covering done; took about 20 hours.

sihinch · January 12, 2022, 09:17:31 AM

Very nice!

Michael · January 13, 2022, 09:11:53 AM

Assembled, electronic stabilizer installed, deflection adjustments made, props turn in the proper direction (counter rotating), and balanced (it took 11 ounces in the nose to balance!).

Not too cold today, and very low winds. Time for a maiden flight.

If it goes well, more decorations will be applied.

Michael · January 13, 2022, 04:50:23 PM

Maidened today! 3 flights!

Despite some concerns, there was more than ample power, and it flew great! The model needed not a single click of trim anywhere!

Now, I will continue decorating the model, and perhaps remodeling the nose to a more pleasant shape.