project BatCruzer

ok so here it is the begining of project BatCruzer, plastic kids wiffle ball bat, when i saw this the wheels were instantly turning !!

after a couple measurements i reallized it's length was the same as the FTCruzer and the project was off!!

since the body length was the same all the measurements from the FT applied to this build

the cut for the wing and elevator are both on the mold line of the bat makeing it simple to keep them both level

the cuts were done with a sheetrock knife after the first score the blade cut right through the plastic with ease

the motor mount is screwed directly to the end of the bat with shims behind the motor flange for thrust angle.the motor is a gt 2820/04 with a e-max 45ampc esc running a 11.6 prop and an 11.1v lipo

here you can see the begining of the standard FTcruzer wing 

i decided to try the waterproofing method from the flitetest video, but on my wing,elv and rudder instead of the body

here i am covering the bottom of the wing with the kraft paper and poly,( p.s dont pay no attention to the dates)

a little goes along way!!

wing sanded and ready for some paint!!

starting to look like a plane now!!

one last fit check before paint is applied!

wow this paints nice with the new surface!!

paint finished now it's ready for some graphics,,,hmmmmm what am i gonna paint on this one???

i placed the battery hatch in almost the same position as the cruzer as the battery will be in the same spot as well

for the battery tray i placed a sheet of foam bord on the top motor mount bolts and hot glued the other end on to the leading edge of the wing, hot glue bonds to this plastic very well!!

i placed the rudder servo on top wasn't sure if it would weaken the body if they were placed directly across from one another

here you can see the elev servo installed, 

all thats left now are my ailerons and some "pop"

here it is with some graphics applied to give it that "pop" it neede to make it shine!!

for my cowling i used a one litre soda bottle, She's ready for a maiden!!

one satisfied builder/pilot!!!!