Introduction
The FT Bloody Wonder was the first plane I really learned to fly RC on. It was not my first plane, but it was the first plane I had success with. For that reason it will always have a special place in my hangar. I can't think of a better way to honor that than by trying to make an already great design even better.
Some of the things that I thought needed a little tweaking were the vertical stabilizers, the fuselage, and the build process (particularly attaching the wing and horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage).
Objectives
I set out to improve on the original FT Bloody Wonder V1/V2 designed by Josh Bixler. The goals I set for this were as follows:
- Maintain as much of the look and flight characteristics of the original FT Bloody Wonder as possible
- Design a new and stronger fuselage taking some styling queues from its namesake, the Bloody Micks FunBat
- Make the build process easier by using tabbed construction for easier alignment and positioning of wing and tail to the fuselage
- Make a new (optional) tail configuration to prevent the vertical stabilizers from being damaged during landings
Basic Specifications:
Wing Span: 28 inches
Length: 24 inches
Wing Area: 221.2 sq. inches
CG: 1.75 inches from leading edge
Channels: 3
Controls: Throttle, Aileron, Elevator
Model Type: Combat / Stunt
Build Level: Intermediate
Pilot Level: Beginner (Basic Setup) / Intermediate (Advanced Setup)
Power Options:
Basic Setup
Prop: 9 X 4.7 Slow FLy
Motor: 1300 kv 24 gram hexTronik
ESC: 10-12 amp
Battery: 1000 mah 3S 11.1V 20C
Weight (AUW): 13 oz.
Wing Loading: 8.46 oz./sq. ft.
WCL: 6.8
Advanced Setup
Prop: APC 8 X 6
Motor: 1200 kv NTM PropDrive 2826
ESC: 25-30 amp
Battery: 2200 mah 3S 11.1V 30C
Weight (AUW): 19.2 oz
Wing Loading: 12.5 oz/ft^2
WCL: 10.1
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Maiden Flight (Vertical Tail Configuration)
Build Thread
The latest and most up-to-date Instructions for building the BW MkIII are available in my build thread on the Flite Test forums: Bloody Wonder MkIII - Build
If you build one, please post a picture or video in the build thread. I'd love to see it. And, if you have suggestions for improvements, let me know. Who knows, maybe they'll show up on the Bloody Wonder MkIV.
Special thanks to Josh Bixler for the original design of the FT Bloody Wonder.
My only annoyance with this build is the roundness of the body, just takes a while to cut out (this plane has 4 long rounded pieces)
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The body design was a style choice based on a couple of things. First, a little bit of a throw-back to the Bloody Micks FunBat that inspired the FT design; Second, I'm using it on at least two other spin-offs of this design. The body lines better fit the look of the Ugly Wonder and Bloody Baron designs that I will be releasing. I contemplated changing the line for the MkIII, but in the end decided to keep the same fuselage for all 3 designs. Maybe the MkIV? ;)
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Then you really aren't going to like the Ugly Wonder that I'll be releasing soon. ;)
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After my initial Bloody Wonder's nose became to misshapen I made a new fuselage with a triangular cross section. It really stiffened up the nose, but it Is no longer swappable, and the interior space is quite limited. I cut an access door in the side of the fuselage for battery replacements.
I too have loose floppy tails : ), and will try the modification you have come up with.
Thanks again.
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The P-40 Warhawk inspired Bloody Wonder MkIII I made for the build thread will probably be the last one I make with the original vertical stabilizers. They never hold up for me.
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I just wanted to thank Josh and Sponz for this great design. It is an easy build and a fun flyer. I just maidened mine yesterday and I love it. You can see it here if you like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTxEEf5t6m0
Notice I copied Sponz's look also. Very Nice touch! I used the smallest vertical stabilizers to minimize damage. I think it worked as the tree that tried to eat it did no harm.
LooseBruce
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The actual plans are done in AutoCAD, but the 3D modeling is done in Inventor.
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every time we have an special Even . Also thanks to Josh, the designer....
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