How to retrofit your foam 3D RC plane to make it (almost) crash-proof
You can retrofit your foam 3D RC plane to make it almost crash-proof by several easy modifications. Put a disk of dense foam rubber between the motor and motor mount. The foam should be approximately 5/8 inch (15mm) thick. Put holes in the foam rubber and re-attach the motor using zip ties. Reinforce the front of the fuselage with 4 popsicle sticks. Use packing tape with fibers to reinforce the fuselage.
THE MIG MAIDENED VERY WELL IN THE GUSTING 15 MPH WIND BUT DUE TO THE BRITTLE NATURE OF THE PLASTIC SHE SIMPLY BROKE UP ON THE SLIGHTLY HARD LANDING - PITY AS THERE IS POTENTIAL THERE !
This article describes my building plan and steps. I've got many requests to declare the PDF Plan after sharing my images. I have made 2 units of this design and the first one flew good. ...
