In this video we're going to build from scratch and fly a legendary jet fighter, the F-8 Crusader I will also test it using pusher prop and EDF for the propulsion system
we'll see which one is better. I'll be relying on trusty 5mm Depron foam as the main material. Don't worry, I've prepared downloadable PDF plans on my website in both A4 and A0 sizes for your convenience. And the best part? This amazing F-8 Crusader will be brought to life by the talented Roy using my plans!
I design the plans with Blender and Pepakura Designer. This model is a bit bigger in scale than my other jets. Because I have to make sure the wing surface area is big enough and I just love bigger models, it can fly slow.
Pusher Prop Specs :
1. Wingspan 1080mm / 42.5 inches
2. Flying weight : 1600 grams/ 56.4 oz
3. Wing loading : 41 gram/dm2 - 13.4 oz/sq.ft.
4. Wing cube loading : 6.6
5. Wing Area : 38.98 dm2 / 604 sq.in.
6. CG : 26 cm from wing start point (see plans)
EDF Specs :
1. Wingspan 1080mm / 42.5 inches
2. Flying weight : 2500 grams/ 88.2 oz
3. Wing loading : 64.1 gram/dm2 - 21 oz/sq.ft.
4. Wing cube loading : 10.3
5. Wing Area : 38.98 dm2 / 604 sq.in.
6. CG : 26 cm from wing start point (see plans)
Wing cube loading categories :
Gliders - under 4
Trainers - 6 to 7
Aerobatic - 9 to 10
Scale - 12 to 13
Racers - 15 and over
Electronics for test (pusher prop)
- NTM Propdrive 2700kv
- Prop 7x5 sport
- 75A ESC
- Battery Lipo 4S 2200mah
- 4 x 9 gram servos (micro servo)
Electronics for test (EDF)
- Freewing 80mm 12 blades 6S EDF
- Freewing 100A ESC
- Battery Lipo 4S 5600mah
- 4 x 9 gram servos (micro servo)
Transmitter
- Jumper T16 + BetaFPV Express LRS TX module
- 5 ch BetaFPV Express LRS RX
BUILD INSTRUCTIONS :
Download Plans :
1. F-8 Crusader A4 plans (A4)
2. F-8 Crusader A0 plans (A0)
3. Navy Decal (A3)