My scratch build Bomber

west0618 · Post by **west0618** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 8:08 pm

Derek and I have been working on building a plane for me to learn "how to fly" and have a functioning bomb dropper. I have a 12" action figure and a 72" diameter home made parachute. We are nearly done with the build of the plane. Just need to attach the bomb dropper door, double check all the servos are centered, add a battery hatch to the nose, set the travel for the steerable nose gear, and double check the cg with and without the action figure. Here's what we have:

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cml001 · Post by **cml001** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:03 pm

Looks good!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:04 pm

This plane had been a fun build for both of us. It's turned out real well! Just need to finish it up and then get some training flights with my Hobbyzone Delta Ray...maybe a few more visits to my SIM and then we'll get this plane in the air. The ultimate goal, besides the functioning bomb dropper, is to have us both in the air at the same time. I could fly my Blue Cub while Dad flies his plane. To cool!!!

Vipertech13 · Post by **Vipertech13** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:43 pm

That is a nice build!
I am seeing some Experimental Airlines influence on that one!
I wish my dad was still around (passed away 10 years ago) he would have loved to build and fly with foam board. He used to build free flight and control line planes when I was about 2 years old but it cost to much with a family for him to keep doing it and he never picked it back up.
I hope you and Derek have a great time flying together!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:43 pm

This plane was modeled after the EA Donkey...with minor alterations. Dad came to me and said he wanted a plane that would stop his action figure and parachute. I immediately thought of the Donkey. I showed the EA video to my Dad and he agreed that this was the plane he wanted.

DOG · Post by **DOG** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:08 am

Hey there Derek. Enjoy your time with your father. I agree with vipertech13, i wish my dad was around also to have the chance to enjoy this hobby with him. Make the best of it Derek and keep on building and flying. Oh! Don't forget the pics and videos.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:05 am

That's a good looking plane you have there, looking forward to seeing her in the air... Very cool

west0618 · Post by **west0618** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:55 pm

Here's a shot of the parachute and figure in action from last fall when my wife and I launched her about 80 feet into the air with a water powered rocket(pictured below). I can't wait to see this 6 foot parachute in the air again...with a bit better control on deployment.

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Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 3:55 pm

that is super cool, its great to see a member doing something totally different to others.... fantastic D's Dad...lol

cml001 · Post by **cml001** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:31 pm

Awesome!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:41 pm

Cool pictures, Dad!!!

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:15 pm

how small does a 6' para fold into. might need one when my quad falls out the sky again...lol

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:19 pm

ha ha ha....Dad has gotten the chute to fold up pretty tight. The bomb dropper capacity is roughly 4"x4"x12" and I believe that Dad said the chute and 12" action figure fit very well.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:20 pm

thanks D. bit big for my 250 quad then...lmao. mind you i wouldnt need the man

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:24 pm

ha ha ha....yeah....a 72" homemade parachute is "serious" overkill for a 250 mini quad, ha ha ha ha. Maybe you could find something, or make a parachute that is around 7.2". At least that would help to slow the fall, lol. Just remember to start your timer, lol.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:27 pm

hmmm, that timer is very handy when one turns it on.... haha

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:30 pm

Tony wrote:hmmm, that timer is very handy when one turns it on.... haha

Truer words have never been spoken, Tony! I'm just happy that you've been steering clear of the water-type landing surfaces. They just don't work, lol

Graham Lawrie · Post by **Graham Lawrie** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:59 pm

Very cool Dereks Dad, reminds me of jumping out of planes:)

Stambo · Post by **Stambo** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:44 pm

Derek wrote:I'm just happy that you've been steering clear of the water-type landing surfaces. They just don't work, lol

Are you sure about that Derek.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:43 am

Stambo wrote:
Derek wrote:I'm just happy that you've been steering clear of the water-type landing surfaces. They just don't work, lol
Are you sure about that Derek.

Well, I've not been daring enough to test out landing a helicopter or quad on water. There is just something, deep down inside me, that says, "It's just not a good idea", lol

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