PLANS
BUILD KIT
DETAILS
Hi friends!
I am really excited to release the nnChipmunk v2 to all of you! The original nnChipmunk was my favorite plane to fly, hands down. This is a sentiment that many of you have shared with me as well over email, here on the boards, and in person. To me, it was the triumphant design that stood tall above the rest. Every time I took it to the field someone would be amazed to learn that it was made from simple dollar foam. The nnChipmunk v1 bridged the gap between "oh that's a scratch build? Yeah.. I could tell" and "Wait, you made that? That plane is cooler than my store bought!" Even though it's not my most flashy, popular, or best looking design, it is still my favorite.
What's new in v2:
HATCH
-Updated version of nnP-39 style hatch
v3 SPEEDWING
-New custom airfoil that's SLICK (no FT style 'steps')
-More streamlined version of a clark y airfoil
-All planes I release with the v3 speedwing will have the same airfoil
-Easier to build
NEW BASIC WING
-Same airfoil as v3 speedwing
-Thinner profile
-Basswood spar
-Can handle 500w of power vs 350w on normal FT style basic wing
TAIL FEATHERS
-Double layer foam
-Added airfoil
CANOPY
-Added canadian canopy (featured)
-New 'framing' technique
GENERAL
-Wing notches to fuse cleanly
-Fuse length slightly reduced to allow for kit creation
-FT power pod and new nerdnic pod compatible
SPECS
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WINGSPAN
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43in | 1100mm |
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FUSE
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30in | 762mm |
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CHANNELS
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4 |
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WEIGHT
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Airframe - Basic - Speed - |
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ELECTRONICS
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Basic - Power Pack C MOTOR - Turnigy D3530/14 1100kv PROP - 9x6 APC ESC - Dynam 30a BATTERY - 2200mah 3S SERVOS - 4x 9g Speed MOTOR - Tacon Big Foot 10 1100kv 1100w or NTM 3548 1100kv PROP - 10x10 APC ESC - 80a Dynam SERVOS - 4x 12g metal gear 120 MPH - Heavy Duty 3300 4S 85 MPH - Zippy 2200 3s 40c |
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BUILD DIFFICULTY
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Beginner – You’ve never flown a plane before, let alone done a scratch build Novice – You’ve flown a plane but have no experience with scratch building Intermediate – You’ve flown and built a few FT style planes before Advanced – You’ve mastered the standard FT build style and are looking for a new challenge Expert – You’ve mastered all build techniques and aren't afraid to improvise or tackle tedious builds This is a intermediate to advanced build. |
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PILOT SKILL
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Intermediate |
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MATERIALS
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8 Plastic reinforcements 6 12" BBQ Skewers 5 Coffee straws 5 Control rods 5 Control horns 3 DTFB (20"x30") 1 Poster board 1 Clear plastic material (OPTIONAL) 1 Firewall 1 Aluminum 1/16" x 1/2" x 24" (Speedwing) or 1 Basswood 1/8" x 3 x 24" (Basic wing) |
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The versatile battery compartment has allowed me to mount battery (2200mah 3s) inside the powerpod and 45a Esc on the bottom of the pod - the pod now just slides in leaving a millimeter or two for air for esc. This has given me slightly nose heavy CoG - perfect.
I also reinforced sides of compartment lid with BBQ skewers sunken in and glued to form flush rails the full length of both sides of the lower plate. Just run hot glue gun tip down foam to form a trench and glue in skewer - dry on flat surface.
This is a really rewarding and enjoyable build style. Does get you thinking too. Shame I cannot upload photos as she turned out real pretty like.
Your Ki-61prototype on nerdnic.com is looking beautiful too - hope that is released soon.
Thank you.
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