My build of Josh Bixler's Nutball (measurements inluded) With Video

Recently, my father-in-law crashed his slow stick. I wanted something he could build, grow into, and move up with. So I decided to build the nutball, Josh Bixler style, so here it is.

We didn't have a compiled list of measurements to go off of with Josh's plan, so I printed it out, did some math, and I think I got close. Now keep in mind that these measurements are just approximations, so you can be a little liberal on the exact dimensions.

I wanted to use the Scotch Extreme packing tape that Josh so often talks about, and finally found it in my town at Staples. Just as a piece of info for ya.

I have yet to fly it, so as soon as I do, I will update. The rudder shown in the picture is about an inch short of what it was supposed to be, so I will be redoing that as well. Otherwise, it looks good and should be a fun one.

The wings I would like to interchange on this one is a 3D wing, a sport trainer wing, and possibly a pusher jet (turning th prop around and swapping the motor wires). We will see what I come up with on it.

Update: 6/11/12

Added electronics, landing gear, and extended the rudder.  Still needs push rods, a tail skid, and some color.

HK $0.99 landing struts, and 5 spoke 60mm wheels.

A piece of light plywood and six screws and its good to go.  I hot glued the plywood down, drilled the holes and screwed it all together with self tapping screws.

The gear sweeps forward a bit more than I thought it would.  I'm thinking I could have mounted the gear further back.  With a 450 mah 2s in the nose of the plane, it balances perfectly on a 5 inch cg.  I may have to put my 950 up front to get it to balance as needed.  I'll update it once I've flown it.