I bought this as an arf with electronics. Maybe I got the cg way off but it is impossible to fly. Very twitchy even with rates turned down.
@jmcfadden86183 ай бұрын
Testing results with the shinning. Flies good, but really need low throws to start with. I set my rates at 15 with 70 expo. Will up once I get used to the plane. Wonder what everyone else is using? On another note landing on grass fields is tough on props as plane tends to tip forward (typical tail dragger with small wheels). I decided to velcro a nosewheel for now and that works great as a prop saver. Used velcro so it can pull off easily rather than damaging the plane. A couple of other issues. The epp foam is weak. I had a control horn pull out with a bit of epp. Never had that issue with crash test hobbies. Their epp foam is much stronger. The control horn design is not the best. Would be much better to have ones with back on the opposite side of the elevator, rudder or alerion. And I wonder why they didn't cut the rudder on angle to avoid ground contact? But in spite of that it's is a good plane and looking forward to more outings.
@jmcfadden86183 ай бұрын
Small question as I'm about to build one. The instructions show two types of glue are required. (502 and UHU) I assume where it does mention use glue it means UHU and and when it mentions foam adhesive use 502. They only show a pic of a tube used to glue two pieces of fuselage together. I assume I should use foam adhesive not UHU. Is that correct? I tied a test glue of two small EPP pieces I had from another build using UHU and they did not stick so not sure if UHU will be an issue. Thanks in advance.
@easyflyers3 ай бұрын
UHU Por is for polystyrene that is a great glue to use or a polystyrene friendly glue. That was the only glue I used 😀 I hope this helps!
@CliffHarveyRCPlanes4 ай бұрын
What's a great flying day you all had, of course I particularly enjoyed the Hunter 👍
@stephenfarmer39085 ай бұрын
Good plane but that tinny sounding music (noise) done my nut in 😮but in all very good add except for that sun .
@stephenfarmer39085 ай бұрын
Din
@schalkvs5 ай бұрын
hi, would you recommend the clear semi-gloss over the clear gloss or clear matte?
@loddude570610 ай бұрын
Good, but try not to spill any! Thanks to Covid etc. it's now £22+ per 1/2 pint tin, plus postage. (Oct.'23 : )
@stevendegiorgio314310 ай бұрын
You got nice aircraft,I put about 4 coats of minwax on my flight V900 and it seems to work fine.Thank You for the video.I watch it even thou I already did my plane.
@stevendegiorgio314310 ай бұрын
Great video,I did it on my foam sport plane.(V900)It seems to work fine.Thank You.
@smiffy78811 ай бұрын
Test flew mine the other day and it is nearly unflyable. Did you set your one up as per the instructions or have you made some changes to he model?
@easyflyers11 ай бұрын
Dial the rates right back for your first flight. It is a very capable model and can do a lot of heavy 3D manoeuvres. But for your first flight out all the rates to about 60%. If you can set up a 60% low rate and 100% high rate switch on your transmitter 😃
@roadstar49911 ай бұрын
Not sure how much rc plane experience you have,but this is a good design and can fly very well..put plenty of expo in radio..get CG right and make sure all servos are working correctly and surfaces are moving in right direction set your ailerons and elevator up for low medium and high rates...start with low rates at first..as you get used to plane and get it trimmed on a calm day then try medium rates next..good luck
@theoztreecrasher264711 ай бұрын
@@roadstar499 Yep. Switchable lower Rates (and Expo) are the key to getting used to this type of plane. 👍👍
@smiffy788 Жыл бұрын
I Have just built one of these, have you had any issues with the rudder touching the ground?
@mattharris2309 Жыл бұрын
Yes but if you don’t use too much rudder until you are moving it is fine
@theoztreecrasher2647 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, but why would you need to use "polystyrene-friendly glue" on an EPP-framed plane??? 🙄
@mattharris2309 Жыл бұрын
Because it is still polystyrene and normal super glue/s would melt it
@theoztreecrasher2647 Жыл бұрын
@@mattharris2309 Sorry Matt but you are sorely misinformed there! EPP (Expanded Poly Propylene) is a completely different compound than EPS (Expanded Poly Styrene - also known as Styrofoam/Beer Cooler Foam/Horizon Slobby Foam.) EPS will be dissolved by anything that contains the mildest organic solvent, whereas EPP can be glued with Toluene containing glues with impunity. Try it! But also take note that the EPO foam (Expanded Poly Oleofin foam) that is used for many larger commercial RTF planes is a mixture of Polymerized Plastics and often WILL be affected by solvent containing glues in the same way as EPS. 😉
@mini-z_me11 ай бұрын
An interesting observation here: the comment with misinformation had an up-vote, and the comment with correct information had no votes. I did the right thing, and up-voted the correct information 😁😁.
@roadstar49911 ай бұрын
Gorilla glue super glue works great..bonds well does not melt foam.
@theoztreecrasher264711 ай бұрын
@@roadstar499 Super glues (of any type) have their place but may not be the best choice for use on EPP. EPP (unlike EPS) is a very flexible foam and Super glues (also epoxy glues) tend to be hard and inflexible leading to cracking at the joints as the foam deforms. Another problem with EPP planes is that they usually have residual mould-release compound on the outside meaning that (if you don't remove it by solvents (isopropyl alcohol is good) or sanding, a lot of glues don't stick to it properly. Hot glue will melt through it and solvent-based glues like contact cements will generally dissolve it off without affecting the EPP foam.
@dancingwingshobby5693 Жыл бұрын
really done a great job,thanks for sharing.
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We really hope to work with you more in the future!
@deanedeane4318 Жыл бұрын
Oops correction I've found them 😉😎
@DazDaMan Жыл бұрын
I can't remember seeing this! That flies brilliant! The contra-prop makes a great sound, too!
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thank Daren! Need to meet up sometime!
@DazDaMan Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers Absolutely!
@DazDaMan Жыл бұрын
Great flying, guys!
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Daren!
@ardengoglia8034 Жыл бұрын
P R O M O S M
@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын
does it keep wing tips from getting worn down by the pavement?
@mattharris2309 Жыл бұрын
Yes it will help protection from light damage
@MrModelflyer Жыл бұрын
And the Glastar sneaks in again 😃
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Always mate 😃
@hoobiebooh3473 Жыл бұрын
TOO much background noise...wind...clicking..or music?? cool planes tho!
@deanfairweather4748 Жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with the music ?
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@bowenbrown Жыл бұрын
wow looks great!
@mikeparkercreative5136 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@mekateknik3717 Жыл бұрын
Your youtube channel is interesting. you have a lot of different planes🙄👍
@tbone3163 Жыл бұрын
Looks like Iowa
@Abelrcplanes Жыл бұрын
Your pretty underrated! Really beautiful plane! I’m impressed! You got a new subscriber!
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the support!!
@Abelrcplanes Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers your welcome!
@RC-planes. Жыл бұрын
Awesome job man ,love your channel
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@arthurwhittaker8979 Жыл бұрын
White West foam. I put it under a warm shower for a few seconds, leave it for 15 minutes and the paper falls off. Dries quickly wiped with a paper towel. if it doesn't fall off easily then you have let it dry out, give it some more water and time. You then have 5 mm thick very nice Depron. For bent parts like the upper wing surface I use coloured packing tape before bending. For flat surfaces you can cover it after construction. alternatively you can cut out the components and strip them using the sink hot tap. I found that using dry heat on the full sheets is a total pain. It can be done but it's tedious. Getting rid of the paper backing loses significant weight.
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic!! Thank you for sharing that information will definitely try that!
@pgpilot3884 Жыл бұрын
Weird these small planes are called ultra micros, mini planes seems better because there are planes way smaller then these.
@RC-planes. Жыл бұрын
Hello ,new here ,are you using hienergy lipos?
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Yes I find they are much better especially for the Seafire 😁
@RC-planes. Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers I use them to, cheap and good lipos
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
@@RC-planes. yes! I use GNB batteries for high powered projects as they do good quality and good value 110c batteries!
@RC-planes. Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers nice
@simeonparvanov Жыл бұрын
I used white Westfoam board for my first RC plane build as it is available in my local Hobbycraft store. What about durability? My plane could survive a couple of crashes but then I have to rebuild the fuselage😀 Is FliteTest foam more durable?
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
I’d say yes it does seem to be. Being lighter there is less inertia with the light FliteTest foamboard
@joolz989 Жыл бұрын
Interesting and informative video. I gave up trying to source Flite test foam in the UK at an affordable price. I also tried using white Westfoam for a couples of models but it is heavy and doesn't lend itself well to the Flite test folds as I found getting the paper off cleanly a nightmare. I use Diall Polystyrene Insulation board from B and Q which looks like depron to me. It is for underlay but is very light and you can get it in 3, 6 or 9 mm thickness. I have built a few models with it and you can glue it using UHU POR or hot glue. I have also used it to make a couple of Flite test models with it and just covered it each side in coloured packing tape for finishing and so you can do the required cuts, folds and hinges.
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! You may like our follow up video which is on the channel 😁
@mekateknik3717 Жыл бұрын
you don't have depron 3/6/9 millimeters thick in your country? By sprinkling with water you are not able to remove the paper on the surface?
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
It can be tricky to get hold of good depron here and we don’t have any local to us. I will have to try using water on it!
@mekateknik3717 Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers you have to invent a system to cut insulation panels in slices. With hot wire😁👍
@mekateknik3717 Жыл бұрын
This plane often crosses my path on KZfaq! I will end up building him and his 2 other British bomber brothers. The Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor
@mekateknik3717 Жыл бұрын
hi Flyers friend. Your planes are quite simple to build you gave me an idea... I have to build a quick training plane to build I will copy your plane. I will try to place the wing on the top of the fuselage❤👍😊
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Glad we were helpful! Stay tuned and we will be releasing something of interest to you 😁
@AidanMacnamara777 Жыл бұрын
Now I know why my bends on the white West Foam don't work so well, was not aware of the difference the FT foam makes! Don't feel so bad now that I struggled to get decent bends
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful! There is a follow up video of us using the two favourite alternatives to make planes from coming soon!
@michaelwhinnery164 Жыл бұрын
Dancing wings models are kinda hit and miss. I have a rainbow flying wing and it needed a bit of structural support and some hinge relief before I had and confidence that it would fly, I flys flys realy well now. I've seen a bunch of reviews on the Bobber that just wouldn't fly propper at all.
@CrawlerTrax Жыл бұрын
Absolutely epic!
@CrawlerTrax Жыл бұрын
Very informative! Well done sir! One of ours shared this video in our group the Squadron! Love your content!
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great feedback! Let’s hope we can grow the channel more!! BIIIGGG project coming at 1000 subs!
@the_ep_nerd7311 Жыл бұрын
That’s looks great! Where did you get the motors and how did you modify them to get counter rotating propellers. How much more thrust do you get?
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
We got the counter rotating motor setup with props from AliExpress. They do multiple different motor sizes and prop sizes. They supply charts online to find the best thrust and amp rated ones for you! You get a little more thrust but not a lot. The same as the real ones, they were made for stabilisation for taking off aircraft carriers to prevent torque roll 😁
@DazDaMan Жыл бұрын
Very informative. So far, I've built two FT Spitfires using a combo of West Foam white and another, thinner type of foam (3mm) that I think I got from Amazon - make unknown, but I want to say it was called Cathedral foam board?? Can't recall offhand what either of the two Spits weighs in at, but I should think they're around the 850g mark AUW. My third FT Spit has the same materials (I was going to use the 5mm WF for the wings, but I made a mess of them!)
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Daren! And for sharing your personal experiences with other brands 😁
@burkefj Жыл бұрын
Can you get depron in the UK?
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Yes we do but not the best I understand
@burkefj Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers in my experience actual depron is far superior to the flight test foam board in many ways and many applications not all of course.
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
@@burkefj thanks! We will have to try and locate some to try!
@Lipo-man Жыл бұрын
A quick calculation - at 118g the Flitetest board weighs 308g per square metre. At 225g the bigger grey stuff is 450g per square metre. So although the sheet is nearly twice as heavy, when you account for the larger sheet size it’s actually about 50% heavier. Not great, but probably ok especially for larger models? Very useful video - thanks!
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@bowenbrown Жыл бұрын
“There is a lack of Flite test Foam in The UK and america” Me in australia with probably the only FT foamboard in the world: 😂
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Can you send some this way 🤣
@bowenbrown Жыл бұрын
@@easyflyers Only 15 sheets left, and shipping would be ridiculous.
@paulpaulsen7309 Жыл бұрын
... did I see that correctly, the wings are not profiled? Then the ailerons should be set slightly negative to generate at least a little lift ...
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
Yes the wings aren’t profiled. So we compiled the review as it would be if you got the kit yourself and we followed the instructions in the book. Unfortunately they haven’t put in that you should profile the wing. Here is where the issue lays, much like you say if they don’t have profile they need a slight down on aileron position for lift. We sent lots of feedback and hope they can amend the instructions a little to aid builders 😊
@paulpaulsen7309 Жыл бұрын
... ok, @@easyflyers, maybe this "old trick" affects the lift by applying stripes of contact adhesive (e.g. UHU...) on the underside of the wing in the direction of flight, i.e. 90 degrees to the wingspan, at a distance of approx.5 cm, the adhesive that is only applied to one side then curves the surfaces slightly when drying ... Graupner, for example, recommended it for rubber powered balsa model airplanes in the 1970s, and... it worked... Ok, vielleicht wirkt sich dieser "alte Trick" auf den Auftrieb aus, indem man Streifen Kontaktkleber (z.B. UHU...) auf der Flügelunterseite in Flugrichtung, also 90 Grad zur Spannweite, im Abstand von ca. 5 cm aufträgt, der nur einseitig aufgetragene Kleber krümmt dann die Flächen beim trocknen leicht ... Graupner hat es zum Beispiel in den 1970er Jahren für Gummi angetriebene Modellflugzeuge aus Balsa empfohlen, und ... es hat funktioniert ...
@easyflyers Жыл бұрын
@@paulpaulsen7309 that’s a awesome tip thank you!
@AidanMacnamara7772 жыл бұрын
I learned the hard way about reflex with my first FT Goblin build. Not cool to have to build a new nose after the maiden!