Author Topic: Depron F15 build pics (Read 36999 times)

joe · « **on:** March 16, 2006, 00:54:35 AM »

F-15 Eagle Park Jet
from a plan designed and drawn by Steve Shumate
thanks to Fred for the plan upscaled to 118.3%
made entirely from 6mm Depron

Specs now are:

Span: 33" (83.82cm)
Wing Area 304 sq in
Weight 17.74 - 21.29 oz RTF
Wing Loading 10.88 oz/sq ft

here's the manual/basic info and 3 view

depron sheet

a plan in PDF file format can be tiled so it may be printed out on a normal printer as A4 pages and then taped together.parts plan taped together and laid out on depron

part shapes tranfered to depron ready to be cut out

the parts cut out and ready to start building

Fred · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2006, 07:45:03 AM »

Hey Joe,

Very nice ! Sound like a good size at nearly 120%...
Don't forget to cut 6x6mm Depron strips to reinforce the gluing / model.

What power setup have you plan to use ? I cannot remember... :oops:

Fred

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:51:21 AM »

Hi Guys. Could that model just be made as a PSS model or is it to small to do so.

Fred · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2006, 10:32:42 AM »

I've made the f15 as a PSS (enlarged at 150%).

Fully made with 6mm depron... Wayyyy too light !

The flight was great with loads of ballast, but a bit limit for the structure... Much more like a beginner plane. :wink:

So, for me, I'll do the same, but using 4 mm balsa for the body and 6mm balsa for the wings. And I'm sure that will do a great looking PSS !

I have a picture of this PSS.. I'll try to find it and post it here...

Fred

Fred · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2006, 12:35:33 PM »

Found it !

At the slope :

At home with the F18 from Steve :

See the joy on my face... :lol: :lol:

Fred

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2006, 17:03:02 PM »

Looks Cool. Whats that DG in the back ground. It looks like it could be a DG 100 or 200. Is the plan you can download from the mount Lenister site for the F-15 already blow up to that size or do you have to do it yourself.

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2006, 17:06:20 PM »

Dammit. The Mount Lenister site is not working. It was working yesterday. Now I can't download the F-15 plan :cry: .

Fred · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2006, 17:57:27 PM »

Quote from: "Alan_Perse"

Looks Cool. Whats that DG in the back ground. It looks like it could be a DG 100 or 200. Is the plan you can download from the mount Lenister site for the F-15 already blow up to that size or do you have to do it yourself.

Hey Alan,

Yep, your right, It's a DG100. It's Patrick's glider. You can have more pictures in the gliderireland website. Very light model. Fiberglass fuselage and structural wings.

For the plan I have it at 100%, 120%, 150 % but basically any size.
I'm at home now, but I have the plan with me. Let me know witch size you want and I'll send you the pdf file.
Or Joe can send you the plan aswell.

Fred

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2006, 21:25:05 PM »

The 150% size would be great, the bigger the better. I'm not sure when I will have time to build it, but it would be great to have it on file. My email address is in button below, I hope. Much appreciated.

Fred · « **Reply #9 on:** March 17, 2006, 13:47:46 PM »

Alan, You have a mail !

Happy St Patrick's day !!

Fred

joe · « **Reply #10 on:** March 17, 2006, 13:59:16 PM »

ok lost internet connection just after i posted here.just got it back now!
crisis over.i was cold turkey there for a day and it wasn't good!!
all ok now.
a few more pic on the way.
BTW the soar mount leinster site won't be up for a little while yet.still a bit of work to do when i get a chance!
Fred maybe you could remove the link for the moment til i get it all up and running?

joe · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2006, 14:31:23 PM »

front fuse section with formers

front fuse together with nose taped on for the moment

rear part of fuse together,used 1cm square and triangle balsa to reinforce joins

front and rear sections

front and rear trial fitted

trial fit of all parts

and again

yep! looks like an F15

thats all for now on the pics front.this thing goes together quick!

going to use a Mega 16/15/4 direct, jeti 40 amp ESC, 3 cell 1800 mah polyquest Lipo and what ever size folding prop i can find in the spares box :lol:

used ezcalc to work out prop sizes but have forgotten what i decided on now :? http://brantuas.com/ezcalc/dma1.asp

Happy Paddy's Day

Joe

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2006, 14:53:14 PM »

Thanks Fred.

Fred · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2006, 17:59:33 PM »

Your welcome Alan !

Joe, the building is looking great so far !
You have to think of a paint scheme now !

I've removed the link from the website on monday.
I'll put it back when you want.

Fred

joe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2006, 12:23:52 PM »

ok here we go a bit more work done on the F-15

front and rear fuse sections together.center fuse fin is mounted.this holds motor mount,servo for elevator and the elevator control rod passes trough it.after lots of checking, holes were drilled and the elevator control rod was fitted.left elevator was glued on and control horns were positioned on the rod but not glued,yet!.servos were fitted.they were a push in fit, helped with a little glue for security.controls set up for elevator.motor,mount and mounting stick glued into position.

only problem is i don't think i have a folding prop of the right size.they all seem to be too big and will pull too much amps for the motor,esc,battery i have.will find something that works for a test flight!

not sure yet about a colour scheme.was thinking the usual grey military look.now i'm thinking a high visability scheme might be nice.blue or red.am prefering the red so far

more coming soon

actually liking the blue better now that i've looked at them together!
i think blue with the layout of the red scheme

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