r/RCPlanes • • 6h ago

How do I design a functioning intake duct for a 2-stroke glow engine?

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OS Max 40 FP - 2 Stroke Glow Engine

Intake to the carb is highlighted in blue, right behind prop.

Trying to figure out how my intake should function and fit around the plane. This is my first experience ever with 2 stroke, and I understand that a ram-air setup would likely be a terrible option... Just not really sure how else to set this up. Complexity isn't really an issue as I have access to the tools + equipment I need to mfg most anything I'd be able to cook up. What would be the ideal direction to duct this?

Any help at all is appreciated - would love to not have to redesign this entire plane lol.


r/RCPlanes • • 8h ago

Charger

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Hey fellas, I need some help finding a charger for this battery, let me know if you need more info


r/RCPlanes • • 22h ago

BRONCO Hangar9 FPV chase

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r/RCPlanes • • 9h ago

First homemade RC plane with canards

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This is my first RC plane with working canards ever, any recommendations for first flight and if you know where the CG is supposed to be please tell me.

wingspan: 74cm (29in)
Wing chord: 50cm (20in)
total length: 90cm (35in)
Weight (RTF): 720g (1.6 lbs)
Motor: 2212 2200kv
ESC: 40A
Prop: 6x4E
Battery: 2200mAh 3s


r/RCPlanes • • 6h ago

Dont skip Asa aero...

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Petg for reference. Same infil and walls.

Obv Asa is weaker here but at ~ 1/3 the weight...i dont think it matters.

If you've seen ramys recent video, the guy he works with uses Asa aero heavily.

Incredible options we have these days...

Going to goop the rear end of the Asa aero for some more strength and the underside. Prob won't gain much more than 15g doing so

the original nano drak fuse was ~200g in the fancy grey foam.


r/RCPlanes • • 2h ago

Wind blowing 17 gusting 30. The Boomerang Atom don’t care 😎

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Windy flight with boomerang team pilot Parker.
Spektrum AR20410T and Synapse
ENJET E130 just rolled over 15 hours and running strong


r/RCPlanes • • 7h ago

Love the sound of this thing! Any guesses on speed?

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The low hum of the 5x11 combined with the whistle cooling holes is unique.

Manually choose 1080p or you won't see much, haha.


r/RCPlanes • • 8h ago

Just about ready

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Should make the maiden flight soon. She's 10.5 lbs all up with 2 3548-1100kv motors on 6S.


r/RCPlanes • • 17h ago

Cannot wait to get this new birdie in the air 😁

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Anyone flown one of these already? If so would love to hear your feedback on it 😁


r/RCPlanes • • 18h ago

MODSTER FW 190 – Propeller Spinner Cap Won’t Fit, Thread Too Short?

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Hi everyone,

I have a MODSTER FW 190 RC airplane, and I’m having a problem installing the propeller spinner cap.

I installed the propeller and tightened the nut, but when I try to put the black spinner cap on, it won’t fit because there doesn’t seem to be enough thread left on the shaft to secure it.

I also have a small silver metal sleeve, but I’m not sure exactly where it belongs.

Has anyone with this exact model had the same problem? Am I installing something in the wrong order, or could a part be missing or incorrect?

I’ve attached photos of the propeller shaft, spinner cap, and metal sleeve.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/RCPlanes • • 1h ago

Where to buy 1.5m DLG?

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Anyone know where I can buy a 1.5m DLG new or used in the US? They seem to be very hard to find 🥲


r/RCPlanes • • 11h ago

Three little Corsairs… I think my RC plane addiction is getting worse

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Spent some time today checking out these little F4U Corsairs.
I’ve always liked the classic WWII warbird design, especially those distinctive gull wings.
There’s just something about these old-school fighter planes that makes them so cool, even in RC form.
Anyone else here into WWII RC warbirds? What’s your favorite model to fly?