FTScratchBuild
Here's the step by step instructions to build your own FT Mini Cruiser. More details for this build are listed below in this article and additional links are available for setting up your electronics and components.
The FT Mini Cruiser is the 'twin' additional to the FT Might Minis Series!
The speed build kit shown above features a custom sticker kit available in our store!
The speed build kit (along with many other great products) is available in our online store.
And as always, free build plans are available as a PDF downloads located in the links at the bottom of this article. 
These mini twin kits come with foam board wheels, but the cool wheels featured in this build are available in our store as well! CLICK HERE
Before you build this you will need to assemble your Mini Power Pod.
We start with the wing!
Dont forget to bevel the wing, careful not to slice through your paper!
Friends are nice, evenly put pressure on the entire wing.
Bevel the Stabilizer.
Remember, the table is your friend, right Josh?
Josh and Peter showing the wings weight in grams.
Be patient with the posterboard, give it a few minutes to dry.
Creating the rest of the nose.
Joining the wing and fuselage! Be gentle, dont force them together.
Power pods, check!
Servos fit in the wings like a glove on a foot.
Peter checking the length of his ESC's wires.
Gluing the power pods in place.
Putting the wire through the linkage stoppers.
Dont forget to tighten your stoppers!
Getting the board connected to the servos and power pods.
To learn more about setting up your twin motors as well as details for thrust vectoring, but sure to check out the build article for the full size FT Cruiser!
Last but not least, put on your landing gear and props.
Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us here at Flite Test. This has been possible because you and we appreciate growing with you guys. See you guys next time!
FREE PLANS
Here are some other great articles mentioned in this build video:
DIY Micro FPV Camera setup
http://flitetest.com/articles/diy-micro-5-8ghz-fpv
Beginner Series
http://flitetest.com/articles/beginner-series-choosing-a-plane
Hot Glue Tricks
http://flitetest.com/articles/hot-glue-tricks
FT Cruiser - Build and Supplimental electronics tutorials
http://flitetest.com/articles/ft-cruiser-build
I know, it might be a bit of a pain, but for anyone wanting to fly this in a small venue indoors it might be worth it. Also, using micro / brushed components like on the Horizon micro series would reduce the weight too.... though it would depend on whether one could do that and still get enough nose weight to balance out the CG.
Anyway.... just a thought. (Yeah, I know.... "why don't YOU try it Jason?" ... will do someday, but other things in line on the bench first right now)
Cheers,
J
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It is common practice on Multirotors as well.
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I don't know if the DX-9 Files are transferrable to DX-8. Please let me know, if you know that answer.
Here are ALL of my DX-9 Files (incase you want a different model) - Number 50 is the Mini Cruiser.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/maahry828yoz3wc/AAC1oOVBmj1owLQmBNcfzAgTa?dl=0
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Motor: https://www.banggood.com/DYS-BE1806-2300KV-Brushless-Motor-Black-Edition-for-Multicopters-p-946416.html
ESCs: https://www.banggood.com/Emax-Simonk-Series-12A-20A-25A-30A-40A-ESC-For-Quadcopter-QAV-250-p-918126.html (the 12A of corse)
Servos: http://www.banggood.com/Towerpro-SG50-Micro-Servo-For-RC-Models-p-911717.html
Props: https://www.banggood.com/Gemfan-6045-Propellers-CWCCW-For-QAV-250-240-Mini-Quadcopter-p-945555.html or https://www.banggood.com/Gemfan-6x3-6030-propellers-CWCCW-For-QAV-250-240-Mini-Quadcopter-p-939131.html
Hope it helps a few Pepz to save some Money and have fun.
Best regards from Germany
=)
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http://www.valuehobby.com/power-systems/brushless-motors/outrunner-airplane/emax-cf2805-outrunner.html
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But I'm pretty sure Josh didn't use and OrangeRX in this build. I was hoping for an insight as to what might've been used and whether I can get one in the UK. None of the Mighty Mini's list a suggested receiver.
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I can't wait to fly these amazing twins! & also wanna know how to make setting for Flat Spin.
I have Radio Link AT9 Transmitter. This Transmitter can do it or not?
Is there any one who know about this! please!
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(sorry for the mistakes but I'm french )
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Oh, and minis.
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