3DFoamy F-15/ Mig-29
05-12-2005, 11:09 AM
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3DFoamy F-15/ Mig-29
Here is my latest in foam jets. It is a 3DFoamy f-15 bashed into a sorta Mig-29 in Ukranian coulours. Powered by a Himax 2025 5300 and a 3 cel Lipo. still need to add graphics but It flies well. AUW is 23 oz.
05-15-2005, 07:26 AM
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RE: 3DFoamy F-15/ Mig-29
Yeah, Nice one!
I plan on building one next after I get my F/A-18 sorted...having receiver issues. Like the paint- what did you do to get the surface smooth? What prop did you use?
Pics of mine are on the "3D-Foamy F18 EDF Mini Fan 480 Project " thread. I eperimented getting the surface smooth, but didn't have as much success as I wanted.Also I brushed mine- was ok but spraying would have been better. Antway, who has the time to mask an elaborate scheme like that on a foamy?!!!!
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I plan on building one next after I get my F/A-18 sorted...having receiver issues. Like the paint- what did you do to get the surface smooth? What prop did you use?
Pics of mine are on the "3D-Foamy F18 EDF Mini Fan 480 Project " thread. I eperimented getting the surface smooth, but didn't have as much success as I wanted.Also I brushed mine- was ok but spraying would have been better. Antway, who has the time to mask an elaborate scheme like that on a foamy?!!!!
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05-16-2005, 05:56 AM
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RE: 3DFoamy F-15/ Mig-29
Thanks vicman, the Oz distributor of the 3D Foamy stuff is going to host some pics and stuff for me, so check out his site: http://www.nex.net.au/users/rwood/ and under the 'customers planes' bit. I also used his servos and brushless motor/esc combo. nice guy too!!!!
I saw the canadian 3D foamy F/A-18on the 3Dfoamy website and figured that was the standard to beat. Nice glossy finish,tiger stripes, but i suspect it may be a decal- any ideas out there?
I saw the canadian 3D foamy F/A-18on the 3Dfoamy website and figured that was the standard to beat. Nice glossy finish,tiger stripes, but i suspect it may be a decal- any ideas out there?
05-16-2005, 02:02 PM
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RE: 3DFoamy F-15/ Mig-29
Sorry for the lay off. I forgot I posted here. I used createx auto air paints. I got them at my art supply store. Smooth paint requires white balsa filler and a lot of sanding. Depron is a closed cell foam but you need to fill all of the holes in the foam with balsa filler to get a smooth surface. I rub all of the joints and block sections with filler and then sand with a sanding block and 320 paper. Wipe the depron with alcohol and paint. Also, I am using a full size JR receiver in my plane. I have yet had any problems and it gives me piec of mind when the plane gets a little far from me. I simply removed the plastic case and mounted it with doubble sided tape.
