The Best Beginner DIY RC Airplane

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3 жыл бұрын

This is a 60" (1.5m) foam built Timber. I was inspired to recreate the Timber from foam in a large scale. This plane flies so well, its so stable and handled huge gusts and lots of wind on its maiden. The UMX Timber is the best beginner plane, and is a plane I have had for years - it's my go-to. Now, this large foam Timber is my go-to and I would say its as reliable and would be awesome for a beginner as well!! Thanks to Jeff from Las Vegas Flying Club for flying it with me on the maiden flight.
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Everything I used:
20x30 3/16" Waterproof Foam Board: amzn.to/3hnmyHn
Motor 2832 Brushless: amzn.to/3gl3bgL
10x4.5 Propeller: amzn.to/2FRyAuX
Prop adapter: amzn.to/2YmXVmT
Esc 30amp: amzn.to/3gl3bgL
6x 9g servos: amzn.to/31kj82B
Receiver ar620: amzn.to/3j4PbK4
Y-Harness: amzn.to/2YrYjAl
Assortment of 3-Pin Extension Cables: amzn.to/3l1xNYt
3S 2200mha Batteries: amzn.to/3l6vCTf
Spektrum DX6 Controller: amzn.to/3l6NFsD
3D Printer: amzn.to/3hn5cdN
Flexible PLA: amzn.to/34mA4rd
You’ll also need:
2x 4.25in Wheels: amzn.to/3ldv5yT
1.5 in tail wheel: amzn.to/3ldv5yT
1mm Push Rod Wire: Purchase this at your local hardware or hobby store, I used solid steel "music" wire
2mm wire for landing gear: Same as above, hardware or hobby store
Z-Bend pliers: amzn.to/34mA0rt
Hot glue gun: amzn.to/31kHNnG
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BEGINNER PLANE
1.5m Timber: amzn.to/32l6iQW
UMX Timber: www.horizonhobby.com/product/...
I used my UMX Timber to scale up to size. Modeled after 1.5m Timber.
Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by any of the products I mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links, that does not effect the price you pay for a product, but I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps support my channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!

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@jimmynoname4089 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when flitetest was like this....

@juanplanes3464 Жыл бұрын

Yes...

@Rich77UK 26 күн бұрын

Yeah. It's no longer for the cheap diyer...even their old free plans are hard to get from them!

@StephenRosenbach 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Troy! I am an RC newbee, and bought a Turbo Timber 1.5m on the advice of some of the old timers, then proceeded to auger it in. Having seen various Flight Test videos, I thought I'd try those, putting only $40 or so at risk instead of almost $300. I've built and flown the FT Explorer and just finished building SImple Scout. I would love to fly a big plane like the Turbo Timber again, so your video is just what I needed - I think it will make a superb project for the Massachusetts winter. Thanks so much!

@OskarKopecky 3 жыл бұрын

Super work, really looking forward to building one. Best build ive ever seen. Thanks a lot for the possitive affect on the hobby. Great work

@txdave2 3 жыл бұрын

The airplane itself is awesome, but I want to complement you on the production quality and editing of the video. This is one of the best instructional videos I've watched om KZfaq. Well done!

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David I appreciate the comment. I put a lot of work into editing and filming to make good videos. I am happy you enjoyed it. I like your Mustang Scratchbuild. Nice job on the maiden flight. I hopping to build another foam plane soon. This 60" Timber is my best flying airplane I always take it out with me to fly on the weekends because it flies so well and has long flight time.

@boxlessthinker1973 8 ай бұрын

It is very rookie friendly! I appreciate that.

@ludviglindh4398 3 жыл бұрын

You just took foam board builds to the next level. Really nice design and the best one I've seen on the internet. When you release the files for it I'll defiantly give it a try

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! I'm working on getting my notes in order and drawn up.

@OskarKopecky 3 жыл бұрын

Super work, really looking forward to building one. Best build ive ever seen. Thanks a lot for the possitive affect on the hobby. Great work

@xavierorellana4798 3 жыл бұрын

@@TroyMcMillan friend, i am building your aiplane desing and i consider is something wrong in the last plan of fusilage 2. I dont get dimensions there. Could you explain better or upload a New plan

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

@@xavierorellana4798 Thank you for building my plane. It is such an awesome plane you will have fun flying it. What part are you having problems with for fuse 2? For the 3 parts of it windshield, upper and lower fuselage parts I don't have measurements of the exact shape because I used the parts I already have. build as a guide to cut them. So if you build in the order I did in the video you will see how I started with a basic square pice and glued it in plane and used a straight edge to cut the shape I needed. So I don't cut all the pieces out in. the perfect shape and glue it all together you will need to shape and cut each part to fit.

@xavierorellana4798 3 жыл бұрын

@@TroyMcMillan oh! Thanks so much, ihave started with wing and now i was trying to build fuselage. Now i understand. I m build the half size haha, after i will build the big one you have created!!! So nice job from you, thanks again for answering

@almosh3271 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing scratch building for the past forty plus years. Your method is spot on. She is a good flying plane. Keep up the good work and two thumbs up!

@robertgoldbornatyout 2 жыл бұрын

Best BEGINNERS DIY build i've ever seen. THANKS

@zombieprinting2670 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome and I'll be building this at a later date 100% Thank You! Just building a foam cub with a 19 inch fuselage right now and the tips you provided were just what I was looking for! Great build

@bradjacobs1844 3 жыл бұрын

You’ve designed and built a great training plane. Also, I like the fact the your video is not a tedious 2 hour video where the builder fumbles his way through the whole build. As was mentioned below, great editing. I look forward to more videos from you in the future.

@katanamd 3 жыл бұрын

You did an excellent job with this! There are a few small things I saw that I would personally do different, but really I can't say anything as this is WAY better than I could do. Main thing I recommend is putting the rubber bands straight front to back, and then only crossing the last ones. You'll get more side to side stability for the same amount of tension.

@KetilDuna 3 жыл бұрын

Good looks, a clean build and seems very forgiving to fly .. I'll add it to my wish-list. Thank you for sharing.

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

It actually flies amazingly! It is my go-to for a chill, easy plane to take out and fly. I would definitely recommend! :)

@clovedart7 3 жыл бұрын

nicely done. looking forward to build one. thanks for the video and all the info required for the build. great job 👍🏻

@jps99 3 жыл бұрын

looks like a winner, Troy! Thanks, my parts are all ordered. This will be my first foamie build, but you make it look easy!

@johanopperman8039 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent build thank you so much for showing us how to build this.

@josephsotomayor7661 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO. I will need to watch it several times though, as the instructions are a bit fast for me. I know, I have seen other videos for almost two hours, so this is the fast version. One thing I learned was how to make rounded fuselages, as mine (I am a beginner) are always kind of square. I have learned a lot from many videos. This one set them apart. Thank you!

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joseph, I appreciate the comment. It is alway a balance in making a video with this much step by step content between not making it two long but also trying to cover everything needed to build a full flying airplane. I hope it is helpful to you. The wing is very easy, the fuselage is a bit more difficult because of all the rounded edges but it definitely makes it stand out against other foam planes I have seen with square edges. I haven't seen anyone build one like this that is why I wanted to give it a try. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. I am happy to help.

@MrZeek101 3 жыл бұрын

Great Build Troy Love how simple it is take care

@mikeekim2532 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this and the plans, I will build soon☺!

@gryfandjane 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent design and build, and great technique with molding your foamboard! If you haven’t posted this on the Flite Test forum, you really should. I did a similar project by scaling up their Simple Cub to a 50” wingspan (130%), and it’s been my main plane for quite a while now.

@ukrainianfalcons19 11 ай бұрын

please tell me where to get a 3d model of such chassis wheels urgently

@spacemonkeykj9496 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant design and tutorial, the curved fuselage is amazing! I am very tempted to build my own to compare its flight characteristics to the "real" timber haha!! you NAILED the look though. just amazing!

@BillKisel 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build and she flies beautiful.

@MasboyRC 2 жыл бұрын

Great job sir, your plane look so stable to fly. Amazing !!

@Stillsz75 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely great video. Love the faces you make when your building ....

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment :) Cheers

@boxlessthinker1973 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video! The last planes I built were balsa RC kits from many years ago. I have been looking for a cheaper and DIY type of option. You made this look achievable - thank you!

@InfoWithheld Ай бұрын

Gorgeous build!

@RockymountainRobert 6 ай бұрын

I've built many of these, a good way to stabilize the wing is the join two 1/2 inch balsa rods and glue them in the wings, then join them and glue the two wing halfs together, this helps with the g force, so when flying the wings don't snap or fall apart during flight or aerobatics.

@G56AG 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. My only negative comment would be the lack of cooling for the motor and the ESC. You need to open up the center hole, or a alternative would be to add holes on each side of the center hole for intake. Just as important as the intake is the exhaust, all the incoming air won't help without a way to get it out, rule of thumb is that the exit hole area should be twice as much as the intake, IE: if you have 2 sq inches of intake, you need 4 sq inches of exhaust. This is necessary as ESC's can easily be damaged from heat, a cool ESC works better and lasts longer. If you look on the bottom of any of the factory made electric planes you will see all the cooling holes, mostly for cooling air to escape.

@planker 2 жыл бұрын

Like. Now thats how to build stuff, with a knife. Excellent video, it makes my hands want to solder something.

@skyartrc8286 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build, I want to build a replica of the timber x

@Monotoba 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project! I've never built a foamboard plane but have built and flow 100s of balsa planes, foam, and fiberglass planes. I flew with guys in Hemet when they were out off Warren road. I see they have a new field now. Just one comment on terminology. The cross-sectional pieces in the fuselage are calls bulkheads (like on a boat) and the chordwise airfoil-shaped pieces in the wings are ribs. You mix terminology in the video.

@ozcanavci5167 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, thanks.

@AV-14 3 жыл бұрын

The fuselage is so clean😍 Great video!

@bravosierra1856 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. I was inspired with your creative mind and skill in building this beautiful creation usung foam board. Thank you for inspiring me to revive my interest in model building. God bless you more. Boy salas from the phil.

@FlyTimeRC 9 ай бұрын

Nice build! Looks like it flies amazing.

@robcameron6462 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have the STL for the wheels? They are OOS on Amazon and I would like to print. Thanks! Nice job on the plane!

@andreyl2705 Жыл бұрын

amazing work.

@cnnlt200 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@urusai4777 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much😋

@johnlandbeckjr3736 3 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions on rounding the fuse glue joints without diminishing the strength? Thanks! John in MD USA

@jiroup7390 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@turkalpkucur 8 ай бұрын

amazing work!

@rva1945 3 жыл бұрын

So as the ailerons are the extension of the upper surface of the wing, in order to follow the angle of the trailing edge, in their neutral position there is some canver?

@pantac4493 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to the wheel files for 3D printing? Thanks

@grymlock13 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! With the newly announced dual motor E-flite Timber (how many versions of the Timber can they make??) I did a search for plans for a foamboard Timber so I can make my own versions.... (tri-motor? EDF?). Who popped up in my search? My favorite scratch/3d printed plane builder, Troy! So cool man! Thanks for the plans!!

@robyarnold8343 3 жыл бұрын

Nice flying...brooo..

@justsayinit6789 3 жыл бұрын

damn good build, nice work, wow

@jonathanmayfield9218 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like an armin Wing I have done a few they fly Great

@IoannJWazir Жыл бұрын

Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need. Josh bixler in afraid of this man

@chuckypilotaus3962 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this available. I am part way through the build. Is the length of the tail critical? I note that you slice some off to make the fuse level at about 5:55 in the video. Would be great if you can please make the stl files for the wheels and front latch available.

@rva1945 3 жыл бұрын

Nice built. To think that I visited LV 4 times and have no idea of that nice flying field...

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is really nice!

@joshmarkobb4513 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job! I love the ingenuity, and using fusion 360 is a major bonus to have nice work sir! I would love the plans for this build

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

there is a link in the description of this video for this plane!!

@gshoaf1 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Like your flying area

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Yes the flying location here is awesome it is on Las Vegas

@AndresGarcia-nb2if 6 ай бұрын

Bonito diseño gracias por el plano.

@shanemichaels8289 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help this will be my first build

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

This is a good first build It flies very well. Have fun with it.

@shanemichaels8289 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m almost done with the build minus the electronics The windshield is the hardest part of the build to me. It’s coming together nicely

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

@@shanemichaels8289 Yes the windshield is a bit hard to get right. Have fun with this build let me know how it goes.

@alexandrpetrov1110 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely great video. Really nice design.

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeffkirk9529 Жыл бұрын

Very cool build. I liked a lot of your ideas and methods I have not built a single plane yet but putting together ideas, tools and my supplies. what kid of pliers are those you used for the control rods ? Can you post a list of tools etc to help a newbie out ? thanks and I would also love to get these plans if you release them ? Oh and I am currently training at my club we use an Apprentice 1.5 STS might be a good plane to make a DIY plan ?

@jps99 2 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't look nearly as nice as yours, but it flies great! Thanks Troy!

@bagheerasadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@shiman56 3 жыл бұрын

hi, love your work. can you put the wheel print file?

@ardimanakimadelle7414 3 жыл бұрын

Good...tell me tricks how to anticipate the gyroscope effect of single propeller??

@eme4289 7 ай бұрын

Nice plane. I would like to build the same plane but with a larger wing. Do I have to make any adjustments to the fuselage to accommodate the larger wing? Thanks

@rfly-fpv 5 ай бұрын

Oh damn, in 21st century people still do engineering in imperial system? 95% of world population speaks metric system! Otherwise excellent video! I'm FPV drone guy but now trying to build my own fixed wing. This video helped a lot, thanks!

@launcht6353 2 жыл бұрын

Très belle avion, je vais faire le même. Je vais juste y apporter quelques modifications. - Renforcer le stabilisateur avec des tiges carbone - Changer la motorisation, moteur 3542 1000kv avec hélice 12×6. Super avion 👍👍👍

@tylerhunt891 10 күн бұрын

Do you happen to have the rear wheel model? Just got a 3d printer and almost finished this thing plane. Thanks for the video!!

@65Wildkat Жыл бұрын

I just found this build, where do I find your plans for building g this?

@jagdishram6268 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@juangabrielarizapico7199 3 жыл бұрын

You are a genius

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dron8776 3 жыл бұрын

What construction program are you working on.

@grahambate3384 2 жыл бұрын

Gr8 video. Can u do video of 3d Vs foam board. Easy, cost, painting and time. Cheers Graham.

@puristpupa 3 жыл бұрын

Hay Troy, thank you for your nice piece of work it give me inspiration to try to build the plane. I am totally novice in RC-flying. I have one question about the setup of the electronics, do you have a short description of the channel-setup etc.?

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

I am using an AR620 receiver ESC ch1, Ailerons are on separate channels and I use a Y harness for the flaps.

@jessedupreez 2 жыл бұрын

do you have the scale plans yet?

@ricarmay 5 ай бұрын

what kind of RC are you using. or what kind would you recommend for beginners

@aircolumbia4571 3 жыл бұрын

Que lindo como despego ..

@Rich77UK 26 күн бұрын

Great build. My only issue is the nigh impossible job of buying foam board in Europe.

@petermadocs1308 3 жыл бұрын

WOW

@ai2tman 2 жыл бұрын

What's the motor? The link is broken

@ukrainianfalcons19 11 ай бұрын

please tell me where to get a 3d model of such chassis wheels urgently

@alizuma233 6 ай бұрын

Hi. Do you have the 3d or stl files for the wheels? Thanks

@showusyaguppysaustralia1515 10 ай бұрын

Hi mate is that 5mm foam board your using? the Amazon is out of stock atm

@MASTER_FLYERSLK 7 ай бұрын

What is the best plane to make with 1400kv brushless motor, 30A ESC ? (for biginner)?

@motourge3061 9 ай бұрын

Can you give the specs on the motor as I cannot find what you used?

@michaelwhinnery164 10 ай бұрын

I'm really surprised that the plastic gears on those cheap servos didn't strip straight away... I would spend the extra 4 dollars on metal gear servos if it were my build. You will find that the foamboard planes won't win any flying competitions or beauty contest but they are every bit as fun to fly as the 3d printed, balsa, carbon fiber and fiberglass model's. And the best thing about them is it doesn't crush your soul when you crash... and if you fly RC ,,, you will crash. Great build and I'm sure you will have a blast flying this model.

@rpranav2540 Жыл бұрын

The plan u shared in the description has an error. Can u send an other please?

@zayirmohammed3475 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! Is it possible to share the actual umx size plan.. I mean the 60% scale down plan to make actual umx timber size plane

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

You can scale the planes I made to make a smaller version if you don't want to build this large of plane. This one flies really good. The large wing makes it very stable.

@sigh_of_the_times Жыл бұрын

Where was this filmed it looks familiar

@madbren 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice build Troy looking forward to the documentation also if you can give the link as to where you got that particular foam board from as i don't live in the U. S. Cheers Troy.

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you! I got the link up for that board from Amazon, it's 20x30 3/16" UCreate Waterproof Foam Board. I've heard other people saying they've used dollar store foam board and that's worked for them also. Cheers!

@madbren 3 жыл бұрын

@@TroyMcMillan thanks Troy I appreciate that actually my 1st project is a guillows B24 liberator I will be converting that to r/c so hoping that goes well but I will deffinatly give your Cub a try. It be nice sprayed in yellow.

@johneppstv Жыл бұрын

Skillz

@martinrhodes4669 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Troy, how do I download your plans for this great model?

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

There is a link in the description for the plans you should be able to click on it and download it.

@ukrainianfalcons19 11 ай бұрын

Can you tell me the size is in inches?

@starletzzang Жыл бұрын

Can you provide the cad file? The dimensions in the image are in inches, and they are not exact. I would appreciate it if you could provide it in a4 tile or a0 size like flitetest. I am from Korea.

@alvandergoot7237 3 жыл бұрын

Hello really liked the video and decided to start building the plane. Something about where you say on the plans to place the spar and were it actually goes is a bit confusing. Looks like on the plans that you have the spar 6 inches from the leading edge of the aileron but when you build im thinking you mean 6 inches from the trailing edge of the aileron. Putting the spar as you have it on the plans almost puts the front of the spar within the leading edge???? Or maybe im wrong. When i watch you measure the bottom wing skin for spar placement looks like you are maesuring 4 inches from the edge that added to the width of the aileron adds upto 6 inches. Maybe im wrong here and i did something wrong when building the wing. Let me know mich appreciated and keep the great content coming.

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

I think you might have done something wrong, maybe double check the plans

@scottnathan2912 Жыл бұрын

How would you put 2 pieces of foam board together, like if it takes 2 to make the length of your plane? It seem the only way to do this, with one piece is to buy a large $10 dollar piece, instead of 2 smaller pieces, for about $1.50 each. I don want to pay 10 and mess up, that piece of foam, like if I mess up.

@guily6669 3 жыл бұрын

That's really the easiest wing profile ever :)

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly :) Thank you for saying that. It is an easy to build good flying cheap airplane.

@martinrhodes4669 3 жыл бұрын

Hi again, I have the materials. What size motor did you use. I already have a 1200KV brushless Graupner.

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

I used a 2832 1200kv motor for my build with a 10x4.5 prop the links to the parts are in the description. Any motor similar to that size will work good.

@ErnestoHernandez-id1hc 3 жыл бұрын

I’m new to the ex foam airplanes but I’ve been measuring everything out on a peice of foam board but some of the measurements are off on fuselage 2 and tail and I was wondering if I was missing something

@alvandergoot7237 3 жыл бұрын

How did you find the measurement for the wing did the spar position make sense to you? The position seems off as the upper wing skin is unable to fold over and the leading edge is not formed properly. I think the spar position is off by 2 inches. Maybe just the way I'm building.

@polar1991 Жыл бұрын

@@alvandergoot7237 same. I have wasted 2 pieces of foam board

@matteomc7881 3 жыл бұрын

Would this plane be well-suited for a beginner who has never flown an RC plane before?

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I would recommend this plane for a beginner flyer. This plane is very stable and will fly very slow with flaps down for a landing you can almost land with no ground role. There is no dihedral to the main wing but it does not need it. The wing has such a large surface area it is stable. It flies a lot better than my first airplane I learned to fly. with a 3ch RTF horizon hobby super cub. Let me know if you need any help when building the planes are in the description. Cheers

@christopherknee5756 3 жыл бұрын

What was your weight of the plane ready to fly?

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

980 Grams with a 2700mah 3S battery

@HordaGier 3 жыл бұрын

I watched a few videos but still not sure how to connect the receiver. Your battery is 11.1V while receiver works only up to 6.5V. Where to you take power from?

@TroyMcMillan 3 жыл бұрын

The battery connects to the ESC that has a servo lead off it attach this to the receiver it powers the receiver with the correct voltage.

@HordaGier 3 жыл бұрын

@@TroyMcMillan Thank You !!!

@TanishpreetSinghJassal Жыл бұрын

What Is the Weight Of the Plane

@jtuttle11 3 жыл бұрын

Went to the Amazon link mentioned, and YIKES! This SAME product is available from Flite Test for MUCH less and They are the ones that 'Adams Foamboard' created this product for.

@shanemichaels8289 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s a cool project but will cost $200+to get off the ground

@shanemichaels8289 3 жыл бұрын

You can get white sheets at Walmart for 88 cents a piece