We were extremely inspired by Disney's new Planes movie which featured an all new cast of characters, along with a few returning favorites.
One of the best parts about the new film is that the planes all had a specific job to do. We though it would be cool to try and make functional foam versions of them.
Our good friend Dusty came back with a new pair of shoes! So we attached a pair of Hobby Zone Super Cub LP Floats to our old FT Duster!
One of the new faces came in the form of a C-119 Flying Boxcar named Cabbie! The hatch in the back needed to drop something so we gave him a little dozer buddy equipped with a parachute.
Last but not least, we have Dipper, a water bomber with our design loosely based off the Grumman Goose.
Inside Peter created a water bucket made from a red plastic cup fashioned to a servo.
The servo dumps the water out of a chute in the back. We did need something to test the water bomber on so we had to set something on fire...
...and Austin "volunteered".
After a few attempts we did eventually get close. This design fly very much like a cub. Coordinated turns will be your best friend.
The FT Flying Boxcar can best be described as a gentle giant. No bad tendencies and functions just like a trainer.
We hope this inspires you to try and make your own functional designs.
Also, if you haven't seen Planes: Fire & Rescue we recommend taking the whole family! It's a fantastic story with a great message to enlighten the kids and entertain the parents.
FREE PLANS
- FT Goose Plans (These plans were not repeatable unfortunately, but keep your eyes open for a future FT Seaplane!)
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i mean if i want wing span of roughly 5 feet then how much i should scale it
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If so. One rule off the top of my head. No floats... Unless there on the wing tips. I wanna see some belly landers like in expendables.
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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5wpgscrpfi130eo/AADOL-9Al0qt2-6mlESCxfgTa
First time I've shared a dropbox folder. let me know if it works
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The 'let's flys' just haven't been up to the standard we're used to from Flight Test.
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Great video. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I think the water bomber might be a Canadair CL 415. I hope this is okay with the moderator, because there's a great video of some of them in Spain here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6N3LQ5uR8.
Thanks, Guys, and fly safely!
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both a few kits..
scratch build some .
.those last 2 or great very nice look
wating for your next fly fest date so i can take thhe same days on vacacitiion to go
i am from Gatineau quebec in canada
thanks for your video nice and funny
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like what you do
its greath
when do you expect to take out the FT Goose Plans
will they come in kits to buy??
thanks have a very nice day
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GND73sy9zHo
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Plans printed in 36" ($12) and 24" ($7) sheets roughly 14' long! I had them print a 180 flip to do the other side. Top row prints fine on 24", bottom on 36". Dont need a 48" printer.
Now to find the time to cut... Time for my 11 y/o son to learn how to cut DTF!
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How long until David mounts some pyrotechnics in the nose?
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Please help and keep up the great work !!!!!
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Awesome video, guys!
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Cheers
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Jeff
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.... and if it works out i'll write a nice article and share the plans :)
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Emax-GT2820-06-Outrunner-Brushless-Motor-D-710.htm
40A controllers
3S 6000mah pack.
Durafly® ™ P-51 1100mm Propellers
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PLEASE?
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