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Rolland Benson · Aug 12, 2012, 06:10 AM

cale10

Try this for your LazyBee. I built one and it flies real slow.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=828620

MrEx · Aug 13, 2012, 01:07 AM

Hi everyone!

I started designing PDF foamies about 2 years ago. I decided to put together a web site with my plans. Well it kinda snow balled and I ended up building a web site for beginners. I know there are many places on the internet to get this info, but I wanted some where to send the people who see me at the fields and ask how to get started in the hobby. I also wanted to put my little spin on it.

I have an e-book and 5 plane designs for free download. I still have to shoot build videos for the plans and update some of the older videos, but I'm pretty happy with the start I have. I actually launched the site over a year ago, but I wasn't really happy with it. I was trying to make it a membership site, to help recoup the money I put into everything, but I wasn't really happy with that approach. I wanted a place where people could go and feel comfortable and have fun asking questions and learning.

So it's a labor of love. I can't put a price on the satisfaction of building something that hopefully will turn into a fun learning experience for everyone.

I don't claim to be an expert at any of this, but I know enough to design, build and fly some really fun planes.

Please check out my site www.metalaviation.com and let me know what you think. Download the e-book and plans and pick them apart. I have thick skin, and want the information on my site to be understandable and accurate.

For those that read this whole post, thanks for taking the time.

-John

ourbluehorizon · Aug 15, 2012, 03:12 PM

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...5#post22455364

goodhumormarc · Aug 16, 2012, 12:37 AM

sweet Baron!

Wally_in_NC · Aug 17, 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrEx

Please check out my site www.metalaviation.com and let me know what you think. Download the e-book and plans and pick them apart. I have thick skin, and want the information on my site to be understandable and accurate.

What's up John? Nice site! I believe anyone can appreciate the time and effort you put into it

I am a newbie, so my perspective: it was easy to go around and find stuff, and if I say that, it is really easy (paper bag? I don't get into one...)

What I miss is more written information, so what yuo give on the videos is easier to use. I think you cover most of it in the e-book, but then why not put links to those parts by the videos?

Regarding the plans, I see you will put instructions. I will need them... But if you would provide a list of materials (or at least foam thickness for all of them), it would make our noob lives easier. I got very interested in the Tucano's plans (we come from the same corner of the Americas) and I would like to build it, but I don't know exactly where to start

Keep up the good work, the RC community surely needs this!

Oh, why MetalAviation, isn't it all foam?

MrEx · Aug 18, 2012, 02:56 AM

Thanks for the feed back.

The links now have the foam thickness, with a little explanation under the link. They all use 9mm.

I'm really going to make an effort to get all the build instructions done in the next couple weeks. It's hard to find time for me to film this time of year, but I'm really starting to get a decent amount of hits. More than I thought I would.

I'm going to start writing articles soon, so there will be stuff to read (I noticed the lack of written word as well).

Metal Aviation is a spin on "Model Aviation" I'm trying to spinkle the heavy metal attitude on the site. You'll see what I mean when I post the next set of videos. The official site relaunch will be in a couple weeks, when I start posting videos again. All the build vids should be up by then.

Thanks again,
John

rcparkflier · 07:02 PM

can someone get me some plans that can work with a 300 bl outrunner motor and a 10 amp esc please

Gringostr · Sep 16, 2012, 08:30 PM

Most of these are already that size, but they can all easily be resized. Youre looking for something around 30" for a monoplane, and a little less for a biplane.

goodhumormarc · 12:50 AM

http://m.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1333878 start here. This is a great resource to get an idea what you want you also need to consider what flying style you're looking for as well

cale10 · Sep 23, 2012, 06:59 AM

does anyone have any good plans for a INDOOR 3D plane?

goodhumormarc · Sep 23, 2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cale10

does anyone have any good plans for a INDOOR 3D plane?

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606425 try this!

cale10 · Sep 23, 2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodhumormarc

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=606425 try this!

the 26" version or the 32" version?

goodhumormarc · Sep 23, 2012, 08:48 PM

the 26 would be well suited for indoor. I have the 32" and it flyes great outdoors. I'm not so sure for indoors unless I got better right quick! ha ha!

bdelapen · Sep 24, 2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cale10

does anyone have any good plans for a INDOOR 3D plane?

I hear good things about the BlingBling though I haven't built one myself:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566748

For everything indoor you may want to check out this thread:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550372

Regards,

- Birger

Sparken57 · 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOGICAL_PSYCHO

you might add this site to the end: balsa stick building scale & others.

mostly older classic stuff
http://www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans/index.php

Aug 13, 2012, 01:07 AM	#617
MrEx Registered User United States, OH Joined Nov 2009 36 Posts	Web Site Relaunch Hi everyone! I started designing PDF foamies about 2 years ago. I decided to put together a web site with my plans. Well it kinda snow balled and I ended up building a web site for beginners. I know there are many places on the internet to get this info, but I wanted some where to send the people who see me at the fields and ask how to get started in the hobby. I also wanted to put my little spin on it. I have an e-book and 5 plane designs for free download. I still have to shoot build videos for the plans and update some of the older videos, but I'm pretty happy with the start I have. I actually launched the site over a year ago, but I wasn't really happy with it. I was trying to make it a membership site, to help recoup the money I put into everything, but I wasn't really happy with that approach. I wanted a place where people could go and feel comfortable and have fun asking questions and learning. So it's a labor of love. I can't put a price on the satisfaction of building something that hopefully will turn into a fun learning experience for everyone. I don't claim to be an expert at any of this, but I know enough to design, build and fly some really fun planes. Please check out my site www.metalaviation.com and let me know what you think. Download the e-book and plans and pick them apart. I have thick skin, and want the information on my site to be understandable and accurate. For those that read this whole post, thanks for taking the time. -John

Aug 15, 2012, 03:12 PM	#618
ourbluehorizon Registered User UK, Ballymena, Ballymena Joined Aug 2008 108 Posts	Here,s link to the Baby Baron plans http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...5#post22455364 Images View all Images in thread Views: 255 Fokker triplane made with 3mm depron

Sep 16, 2012, 06:56 PM	#622
rcparkflier us navy Joined Jun 2011 8 Posts	can someone get me some plans that can work with a 300 bl outrunner motor and a 10 amp esc please
	Last edited by rcparkflier; Sep 16, 2012 at 07:02 PM.

Sep 17, 2012, 12:42 AM	#624
goodhumormarc figuring it out...sort of! USA, OR, Happy Valley Joined Jul 2010 744 Posts	http://m.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1333878 start here. This is a great resource to get an idea what you want you also need to consider what flying style you're looking for as well
	Last edited by goodhumormarc; Sep 17, 2012 at 12:50 AM. Reason: Link

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Aug 12, 2012, 06:10 AM	#616
Rolland Benson Registered User United States, MI, Parma Joined Aug 2006 192 Posts	cale10 Try this for your LazyBee. I built one and it flies real slow. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=828620

Aug 16, 2012, 12:37 AM	#619
goodhumormarc figuring it out...sort of! USA, OR, Happy Valley Joined Jul 2010 744 Posts	sweet Baron!

Aug 18, 2012, 02:56 AM	#621
MrEx Registered User United States, OH Joined Nov 2009 36 Posts	Thanks for the feed back. The links now have the foam thickness, with a little explanation under the link. They all use 9mm. I'm really going to make an effort to get all the build instructions done in the next couple weeks. It's hard to find time for me to film this time of year, but I'm really starting to get a decent amount of hits. More than I thought I would. I'm going to start writing articles soon, so there will be stuff to read (I noticed the lack of written word as well). Metal Aviation is a spin on "Model Aviation" I'm trying to spinkle the heavy metal attitude on the site. You'll see what I mean when I post the next set of videos. The official site relaunch will be in a couple weeks, when I start posting videos again. All the build vids should be up by then. Thanks again, John

Sep 16, 2012, 08:30 PM	#623
Gringostr Trolls more than he flys. USA, AZ, Queen Creek Joined Sep 2009 1,873 Posts	Most of these are already that size, but they can all easily be resized. Youre looking for something around 30" for a monoplane, and a little less for a biplane.

Sep 23, 2012, 06:59 AM	#625
cale10 oh crap. it's tail heavy. United States, OH, Philo Joined Jul 2011 1,559 Posts	does anyone have any good plans for a INDOOR 3D plane?

Sep 23, 2012, 08:48 PM	#628
goodhumormarc figuring it out...sort of! USA, OR, Happy Valley Joined Jul 2010 744 Posts	the 26 would be well suited for indoor. I have the 32" and it flyes great outdoors. I'm not so sure for indoors unless I got better right quick! ha ha!