FT Delta Swappable - Scratch Build by FliteTest

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Click HERE to see the original FT DELTA BUILD VIDEO.

See how to build the swappable fuselage here:
SWAPPABLE FUSELAGE - BUILD

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Here are the plans for this build:

FT Delta Swappable FULL SIZE PLANS

FT Delta Swappable TILED PLANS

Click HERE to see a complete list of FLITE TEST SCRATCH BUILDS

Learn to build a swappable Delta wing! This Delta is designed for taking that next step in your RC flying with the ability to do rolls, loops, inverted flight and more! 

The third installment in the swappable airframes series is this Delta wing, designed with a unique KF airfoil step design. The KF step on this Delta is created with a folding technique that will offer for a clean scratch built design!

Josh also goes into detail in constructing the "folded" fuselage which can be swapped out and used with the other wings like the Nutball, FT Flyer*. 

*The FT FLyer swappable airframe can be seen in the Choose your Prop Adventure episode here

 


This Flite Test scratch build project is made from Dollar Tree brand foam-board which offers a cheap, lightweight (yet, sturdy) platform for scratch built projects. 

This specific Delta and fuselage was created from 2 pieces of foam board.  

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Bob Howard August 1, 2012
This is really going to get me started. Thanks
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JohnnyFun July 26, 2012
Josh another great job explaining what to do and why. As a beginner you made this look very easy and something I am gonna do this weekend. StoneKap rules...
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Jakson Carnio January 22, 2013
I built this project and is very easy and fun to fly.
Some friends on the field did not believe that would fly, and then were impressed with his performance.
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JimmyHendrix July 26, 2012
very cool!
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Illiop July 26, 2012
I built one very similar to this with out the (semi) vertical stabilizers, and my kf step I made like 7" from the nose (not tapered to the ends of the wings). It is pretty squirrely. Should I add the (semi) vertical stabs, add taper out to the ends of the wings, or both? any suggestions would be appreciated. How can I add a picture of what I have fore reference?
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dj sonicfreak August 13, 2012
love the delta i want to know how to make it faster with adding a little of weight

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constantmotion August 22, 2012
Can we get some good plans? The plans provided are hard to use if all the measurements aren't added.
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djn1400 November 24, 2012
Josh,
You refer that the tail skid is on the plans. I don't see a jig, design, or template for the tail skid bending. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I actually bought a small 3/8" wheel that I want to put on it, to complement the 1-3/4" mains; and I'll use a similar bend to keep it on. Just need some guidance on a diagram.

Love the whole swappable series!!!
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Fly Guy January 17, 2013
Regarding the landing gear, when Josh says use 0.7mm music wire I think he means 1.7mm (1/16+") I used 3/32" (2.4mm) .7mm is too small.
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Crazyfrog September 18, 2012
Salutations les amis je suis Suisse et je trouve cette idee de faire plusieurs models d avions avec le meme fuselage superb cool bravo. A quand un jet?
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mattplaneflyer November 25, 2012
I just finished building this plane but have not flown it yet. It was fun and easy to build, the instructional video realy helps on the details.
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rcchips July 26, 2012
Been following you guys since the tricopter episodes. Keep up the great work! Going to build one now. It there a link to the FT Flier SWAPPABLE version plans?
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zachlevet July 30, 2012
Hey i am new to scratch building and was wondering how to print outr the plans because out of my normal printer it does not print the same size as it should be
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reaverman July 31, 2012
Trying to sort out the CoG, where am I measuring it from. On the wingtips, it always tips
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Nicholas Love July 26, 2012
It will be my next plane after the FT Flyer. Great Build Video. And keep it up with the Locals :)
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Mirabile Visu July 26, 2012
What a brilliant idea. I hope to build the full series. Very many thanks for the inspiration.
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wingnut July 26, 2012
Great build video guys and thank you. This Doller Tree foam board. Could someone please let me know the UK name for it, and where to get it. Wingnut
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reaverman July 31, 2012
Foam board, about £7 in Rymans

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wingnut August 1, 2012
Thanks for that reply Reaverman. I will give them a go.
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reaverman August 1, 2012
You're welcome, btw it's usually near all tge large card stock

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silverknight July 26, 2012
Best build video ever. Nicely done guys.
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John Mangiameli July 28, 2012
I love me the Delta. I can't wait to get a chance to put this on my fuselage.
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Hal9000 August 22, 2012
Regarding Foam Board sources.

Try your local Art Supplies store! Yes believe it, the local arts supply store.

I was most surprised to find 3mm and 5 mm white and black Foam Board, balsa, and metal rod (for landing gear and servo push rods). I bought a large sheet enough for the FT Flyer for $NZD13, but the left over was 50mm too short to build the Delta. Dammit!

The stuff they have was all at least half the price than my local hobby store charges (and its exactly the same stuff!).
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constantmotion August 25, 2012
Thanks for the updated information. Helped out alot.
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Griffo August 1, 2012
Does anyone know where you can buy this foam in Australia?
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HAYDEN J December 25, 2012
I just wanted to say thank you to you Josh and Josh... your videos are interesting, entertaining, and informative. I have been deployed for the last several months and I get to head home in February. Maybe my son and daughter will join me in building these flyers. Thank you for the great video and links to the sites to buy the equipment. Sincerely, HAYDEN J
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lpinho July 27, 2012
Can this be used as a trainer or this is just too fast?
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Eric Deagle July 26, 2012
Really cool concept, and super easy to build
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denigami August 16, 2012
Hi i'm just new into RC stuff and i hound this one amazing one thing I can't find though is the Red Brick 25A ESC, can I use a Red Brick 30A ESC instead of a Red Brick 25A ESC or a TURNIGY Basic 25A v3.1 Speed Controller. I need your help.
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ukbozzy July 26, 2012
Great instructional video josh, the swappable series will help bring new fliers into the hobby and also aid in there progression.
It did make me laugh how many times you said " Perpendicular "
Keep up the good work... Steve
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akash August 23, 2012
where is plans and measurement

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Jimmy_au July 26, 2012
awesome work guy's.

i have just built up a "FT Flyer" (Blue dart) using your "folded" fuselage design.

looking forward to trying a Delta when my skills catch up to my ego.

Cheers Jimmy
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Darthturner122 September 30, 2012
What battery did they use in the video? It's not the one that was in the parts list. Will the parts listed still make it go vertical?

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bmsweb July 26, 2012
5 Star article no two ways about it. So many tips here that go way beyond just the Delta Wing!
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Sonicg February 16, 2013
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baronbernie March 7, 2013
A quick question, when is the best time to do the painting on the plane? My guess is before the assembly.
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kitty.boots March 12, 2013
is it me or am I missing the other side of the wing with the "key side" on the tiled plan?

Thanks

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