35 Sbach Scratchbuild

[abaser]

I've got a current build going on, but I see a lot of interest here is in bigger gassers and electrics instead of the smaller glows. I'm just not ready for that jump yet, financially or ability wise. So, if there's interest, I'll do a recap of my progress up to the current point.

Here's where I'm at currently.

 

[gyro]

If it's an airplane, we're happy to read it! Not everyone wants to, or can fly the big gassers. Wish you great luck with the rest of your build either way!

 

[abaser]

Thanks gyro. Would this be the right sub forum to put the build? Or should I move it somewhere else?

 

[gyro]

I moved it for you

 

[Feral]

Cool dude you'll be hounded for plans if it flys real nice

 

[3DMad5]

I'd like to see a build log! The SBach is one of my favourite planes and I've considered doing something like this but never got around to it.

 

[njswede]

I've got a current build going on, but I see a lot of interest here is in bigger gassers and electrics instead of the smaller glows. I'm just not ready for that jump yet, financially or ability wise. So, if there's interest, I'll do a recap of my progress up to the current point.

Here's where I'm at currently.

There's definitely interest! It looks like that plane would fly very nice. Probably a good "low and slow" flyer. I personally have no experience with scratch builds, so I would love to learn more about what goes into it. Keep going!!!

 

[abaser]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4tnSrPUqrM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Ok then.....lets start of with a few videos. There's not much on this plane as its not really a mass produced model. In fact, I'm not even sure its being made anymore. I'll start posting pics later on when I'm at my PC, so for now, enjoy the flights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MBpBq3Ydy4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[abaser]

I'll also be putting a version in RF 6.5 if I can get the physics setup well enough.

http://www.knifeedge.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29685

 

[abaser]

Just getting started. This is an Sbach 35 stick build. Its all cut and glue over the plans. Its my first experience, and I've gotta say, its went pretty well thus far. Here, I've finished the ailerons and started the fuselage and elevator. As you can see, its got a tube in the fuselage that really helps the structure support. Until this was glued, I was very apprehensive of the strength. Now that it is in, it feels rock solid.

A little info on it:
Wingspan 33"
Length from nose to rudder tip 45"
Claimed weight: 2.5-3.5 lbs (sorry,I have no way to accurately measure mine)
Power: 35-40 2c glow (I'll be using an OS 40 fp with a 11x4 prop)
All balsa with light ply sides on fuselage front
Control throws: I believe 45 degrees on aileron and elevator, 50 degrees on rudder
Servos: power hd1711 mg on controls, hs65 on throttle
Radio: Futaba 8fu with FrSky 2.4 module

Hope you enjoy the recap as I can post it.