FOAM, GLUE, TAPE AND A LITTLE IMAGINATION... (RC Model Airplane Construction Plans) rcfoamfighters FF-VIPER-50 (Original Design by Paul Petty ) (PDF Template V1.0- Feb. 2018) THIS IS A FREE PLAN, PERMISSION GRANTED TO REPOST OR DISTRIBUTE FOR FREE ONLY (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018)
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rcfoamfighters FF-VIPER 50 Template Plan (Original Concept Design by Paul Petty - Nov. 2013) (CAD Plans by Paul Petty - Rev. 1.0, May 2016) (Plan Release 1.0 - Copyright rcfoamfighters) (Contact rcfoamfighters at: admin@rcfoamfighters.com) (Please Visit Our Blog at: http://rcfoamfighters.com/blog/ Basic Specs as built by rcfoamfighters: Wingspan: 23.0 Inches (58.42cm) Length: 24.77 Inches (62.92cm) All Up Weight (AUW): 18.0oz. (510.3gms) Top Speed: 50+mph (80.5+kph) Note, weight and top speed may vary depending on materials, motor, battery and electronics used. The weight given here is based on the model rcfoamfighters made using Readiboard brand Foamboard. 24.96 Side View Copy Disclaimer rcfoamfighters grants permission for this plan to be copied at local copy houses for personal use only. This plan may not be Sold, or Altered to remove the rcfoamfighters contact information or any instructions. (Contact rcfoamfighters at: admin@rcfoamfighters.com) Top View 23.00 CG 13.00" (30cm) 5.00" (12.7cm) (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016)
Recommend Parts: BASIC SETUP (65+mph) Motor: Dr. Mad Thrust 10-Blade 50mm EDF 3300kv ESC: 40A Brushless ESC Battery: 4S 1300 to 1400mah (60C or better recommended) Servos: 2 Mini Metal Gear TX/RX: Any 4-channel with Delta Mixing (2.4ghz preferred) Plane was originally designed to be made from 20x30 Sheets of Foamboard. Depron or FanFold Foam with Carbon Spars may be used. Disclaimer (Please Read): This is a design template for a high performance, high speed RC aircraft. This plane should only be built and flown by experienced pilots with adequate skill to fly fast, maneuverable planes. DO NOT fly this plane where it can endanger people, livestock or property. ANY PERSONS DECIDING TO BUILD AND FLY THIS PLANE DOES SO AT HIS/HER OWN RISK AND LIABILITY. RCFOAMFIGHTERS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PLANE. This plane can be launched via the side launch method or by holding on to the bottom air duct and throwing with the overhand method. Do not attempt to launch from the top fuselage. Doing so can cause EXTREME BODILY HARM if any hand or body part comes into contact with the fast spinning EDF blades. All minors should fly under the supervision of an adult or guardian. APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF RECEIVER. APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF ESC. SECURE WITH DOUBLE SIDED STICKY TAPE OR VELCRO. CUT BATTERY HATCH INTO UPPER FUSELAGE AFTER FUSELAGE IS FORMED AND GLUED TO PLANE. 50mm EDF RECEIVER ESC 1400mah 4S 65C Lipo (Side View) CG MAKE THRUST TUBE FROM CARD STOCK (THICK PAPER). CUT RETANGLE 4 INCHES LONG BY 7.5 INCHES WIDE. ROLL CARD STOCK AROUND EDF AND TAPE IN PLACE. Side View BATTERY CAN BE SLID FORWARD OR AFT TO HELP ACHIEVE PROPER CG. USE VELCRO TO SECURE BATTERY IN PLACE. A SIMPLE BATTERY BOX CAN BE MADE WITH SCRAP FOAMBOARD IF DESIRED. 13.00 Inches (30cm) 3/4" (1.90CM) 0 3/4" (1.90CM) AILERON THROWS RECOMMENDED AILERON THROWS: SET YOUR AILERON THROWS TO ABOUT 3/4 INCH (1.90CM) UP AND DOWN. SET YOUR ELEVATOR THROWS TO ABOUT 1 INCH (2.54CM) UP AND DOWN. 0 1" (2.54CM) ELEVATOR THROWS RECOMMENDED ELEVATOR THROWS: 1" (2.54CM) (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016)
INSTRUCTIONS: DECAL TEMPLATES RCFF SPEED DEMONS RCFF SPEED DEMONS FF-VIPER-50 FF FF RCFOAMFIGHTERS 18 FB FF-VIPER-50 FB 18 FF-VIPER-50 (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018)
(Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018) (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016) CUT COMPLETELY THROUGH FOAMBOARD. FOLD-LINE, CUT VERY THIN STRIP OUT FROM ONE SIDE OF FOAMBOARD ONLY. THIS WILL MAKE FOLDING EASIER. FOLD-LINE FOR BEVEL CUT, CUT THROUGH ONE SIDE OF FOAMBOARD ONLY EDGE LINE OF 45 DEGREE BEVEL CUT RED NOTCH BOX - CUT THROUGH TOP SIDE OF FOAMBOARD PAPER ONLY AND REMOVE FOAM. BLUE NOTCH BOX - CUT THROUGH BOTTOM SIDE OF FOAMBOARD PAPER ONLY AND REMOVE FOAM. (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016) (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018) GRAY BOX OUTLINE SHOWS TYPICAL FIT ON 30"X20" FOAMBOARD. TEMPLATE ASSEMBLY KEY PLAN rcfoamfighters FF-Viper 50 (Final Design by Paul Petty - Feb. 2018) INSTRUCTIONS: PRINT ALL TEMPLATE SHEETS. CUT AND ASSEMBLE AS SHOWN BELOW. USE SCOTCH TAPE TO SECURE SHEETS TOGETHER. RIGHT KF-AIRFOIL PIECE LINE-TYPE, CUTTING LEDGEND UPPER FUSELAGE PIECE 0 (NOTE: 1" = 2.54CM) SCALE 1" 2" 3" 4" BOTTOM FUSELAGE BUBBLE BULKHEAD 1 VERTICAL STABILIZER MAIN WING PIECE CG EDF MOUNTING RINGS BOTTOM AIR INTAKE / EDF HOUSING PIECE VERTICAL STABILIZER WING-TIP VERTICAL STABILIZER TOP AIR INTAKE / EDF HOUSING PIECE NOSE PIECE (GLUE TO MAIN WING) (NOTE: 1" = 2.54CM) LEFT KF-AIRFOIL PIECE WING-TIP VERTICAL STABILIZER 0 SCALE 1" 2" 3" 4" (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018)
0 (NOTE: 1" = 2.54CM) SCALE 1" 2" 3" 4" (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018)
RIGHT KF-AIRFOIL PIECE
(Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016) LINE-TYPE, CUTTING LEDGEND CUT COMPLETELY THROUGH FOAMBOARD. FOLD-LINE, CUT VERY THIN STRIP OUT FROM ONE SIDE OF FOAMBOARD ONLY. THIS WILL MAKE FOLDING EASIER. FOLD-LINE FOR BEVEL CUT, CUT THROUGH ONE SIDE OF FOAMBOARD ONLY EDGE LINE OF 45 DEGREE BEVEL CUT RED NOTCH BOX - CUT THROUGH TOP SIDE OF FOAMBOARD PAPER ONLY AND REMOVE FOAM. BLUE NOTCH BOX - CUT THROUGH BOTTOM SIDE OF FOAMBOARD PAPER ONLY AND REMOVE FOAM.
MAIN WING PIECE
CG
LEFT KF-AIRFOIL PIECE
WING-TIP VERTICAL STABILIZER WING-TIP VERTICAL STABILIZER
BOTTOM FUSELA
AGE BUBBLE UPPER FUSELAGE PIECE
BULKHEAD 1
BOTTOM AIR INTAKE / EDF HOUSING PIECE
EDF MOUNTING RINGS
VERTICAL STABILIZER VERTICAL STABILIZER
TOP AIR INTAKE / EDF HOUSING PIECE (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016)
NOSE PIECE (GLUE TO MAIN WING) 0 (NOTE: 1" = 2.54CM) SCALE 1" 2" 3" 4" (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018)
RIGHT KF-AIRFOIL PIECE (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016) LINE-TYPE, CUTTING LEDGEND CUT COMPLETELY THROUGH FOAMBOARD. FOLD-LINE, CUT VERY THIN STRIP OUT FROM ONE SIDE OF FOAMBOARD ONLY. THIS WILL MAKE FOLDING EASIER. UPPER FUSELAGE PIECE rcfoamfighters FF-23V2 (Design by Paul Petty - Feb. 2018) (NOTE: 1" = 2.54CM) SCALE 0 1" 2" 3" 4" FOLD-LINE FOR BEVEL CUT, CUT THROUGH ONE SIDE OF FOAMBOARD ONLY EDGE LINE OF 45 DEGREE BEVEL CUT RED NOTCH BOX - CUT THROUGH TOP SIDE OF FOAMBOARD PAPER ONLY AND REMOVE FOAM. BLUE NOTCH BOX - CUT THROUGH BOTTOM SIDE OF FOAMBOARD PAPER ONLY AND REMOVE FOAM. (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018) GRAY BOX OUTLINE SHOWS TYPICAL FIT ON 30"X20" FOAMBOARD. GRAY BOX OUTLINE SHOWS TYPICAL FIT ON 30"X20" FOAMBOARD. BOTTOM FUSELAGE BUBBLE BULKHEAD 1 VERTICAL STABILIZER MAIN WING PIECE CG EDF MOUNTING RINGS BOTTOM AIR INTAKE / EDF HOUSING PIECE VERTICAL STABILIZER WING-TIP VERTICAL STABILIZER TOP AIR INTAKE / EDF HOUSING PIECE NOSE PIECE (GLUE TO MAIN WING) LEFT KF-AIRFOIL PIECE WING-TIP VERTICAL STABILIZER 0 (NOTE: 1" = 2.54CM) SCALE 1" 2" 3" 4" (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2016) (Copyright, rcfoamfighters 2018)