How To: Fix a CRASHED Art-Tech Wingtiger, or any other RC foam airplane

[scottholtzapple]

Excellent video! I can't wait to fix the plane the plane that I was so upset for breaking. Thanks again!

[lordblay]

Thank you for posting this video. Crashed both my radian glider and my supercub several times and because of this video, I now repair them successfully no matter how hard the crash. I started out doing it your with hot glue and wooden dowels like you do, but over time I switched to styrofoam glue (The purple tube at Michael's stores in the U.S.) and wooden toothpicks.

[TheFlightLog]

Could you help me, please could you tell me the length of the Nose Landing Gear, and the width of the Metal Nose Landing gear (Metal bit) ??

Thanks in advance

P.S Good video

[mdamttc199]

@TheFlightLog The strut? I think it's something like 4mm wire and probably 4" or so high? It's the same as the rear landing gear.

[TheFlightLog]

@mdamttc199 Thanks, how strong is the nose gear 'strut' ??

Cheers again

[mdamttc199]

@TheFlightLog It's pretty stiff. I don't know how you'd expect me to measure that.

[TheFlightLog]

@mdamttc199 Noo, i didnt mean measure the strength of the wheel strut :D

I'm thinking of using this nosewheel on another model, but need to know the exact measurements and how strong it is, so i can decide upon whether to buy it.

Cheers

[whitgreene1]

Good video. Newbie flyer needs to repair cracked foam wings from his first flight ever. Sopwith Camel Pup looked so nice before disaster. after rebuilding engine mount, I will glue ctacks and breaks in thin lower wing. I guess I should consider fortifying it with some carbon fiber tape? Thanks again for sharing this information. Do you have a hot wire cutter because you like sculpting or have to do a lot of repairs? You definately seem experienced .

[MrStallion87]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this video, it helped me out alot with repairing my EPS p-51 that had massive damage to it.Shes almost done but, shes also got a ton of mods on her too.Ill be posting a video of how to on here as well about some repair and some modifications.

[dayshaddow]

can a hair dryer do the same job as hot water...i know i would have to be carefull not to melt the foam but i have a wot 4 foame and it quite large to fit under the tap..cheers

antony

[dayshaddow]

@dayshaddow

ooops just realized i commented on the wrong video..i favorited two your and another with a guy repairing dents in foam planes using hot water

[mdamttc199]

@dayshaddow I don't think it would do as good of a job.

[the1realanalogman]

This an exceptionally well done video in every context! Great content and continuity, extremely informative, wonderful editing and highly entertaining! I'll subscribe to your channel straight away! Congratulations and keep the vids coming and " keep em' flying"!

[RikkieRc]

Great job man

I like the video

Cheers

Erik

[extreame007]

what kind of hot wire cutter are you using? did you make it or buy it?

great stuff by the way

[mdamttc199]

@extreame007 Woodland Scenics

[extreame007]

what kind of hot wire cutter are you using? did you make it or buy it?

great stuff by the way

[Bomberboy92]

i was looking for a how to on the net for fixing my RC plane, and i found your vid that helped alot. My crash isnt as bad so i guess i should consider myself lucky! Thanks alot and happy flying!

[stonerscolony]

How much throw do you get in the ailerons and elevator?

I bought one yesterday and built it today and seems to me to have a small throw on the control surfaces. Adjusted to the out-most horn hole but too me seems not enough, roughly how much for example does the elevator come up?

In MM, CM, inches or Degrees any is good thanks.

[mdamttc199]

@stonerscolony for max throw, you want the outer hole on the servo and innermost hole on the control surface. You'll get 2-3cm of travel in each direction.

[stonerscolony]

@mdamttc199 Perfect, Thank you.

[MrHeavytank]

...some tape...some glue...should fix that... :D

Nice job, looks great!

[EliasOwnage95]

mdamttc199 i LOVE ur repair videos especially the f/a 18

[mdamttc199]

@EliasOwnage95 thanks!

[EliasOwnage95]

@mdamttc199 np m8 im gettin the same cessna so will be watching ur video for fix :D

[ehsanaman222]

WOW!! I can't believe you were able to get it up and flying again. And quite honestly, when it's in the air... it looks good as new...lol. Excellent Craftsmanship! Great Video :-)

[dotster35]

that is a cool vid, congrats on the rebuild ;-)

[slinkyboykid]

i really can't applaud you enough for doing that. When i break the nose wheel or something tiny, i get so frustrated and just don't wanna do a think until a week passes. It just takes so much patience to fix a plane after that happens. Congratulations, it looks like she flies beautiful after those fixes. Nice.

[mdamttc199]

@slinkyboykid Thanks! It certainly is frustrating to have a crash, but completing such a fix is very rewarding.

[AMTK207]

Get some foam out!

[Koolass598]

congratz

[Sham2951]

shes happy to play back..... good job! its like a jigsaw puzzle. :D

[poerik]

lol b there don that

grtzzz

[jimbo303030]

well done mate iv fix many planes and that was a nice job

[1969fordman]

wow good job

[Lewy1997]

lol just crashed my art tech ef2000 half an hour ago on its maiden flight , thnks for the vid and its givin me the will to fix it.

[SPAGHETTIMONSTER1]

VERY NICE, "HOW TO'' VID, COOOOL!!

[21jewelslim]

Great job very professional repair there's hope for me now when I get it wrong well done

[lan33571]

welldone bro... i like your video

[aza90900]

that planes front crushed fullfilly

[Kirby2054]

Yup good job!!

This is why I like foam planes... Just glue everything back and you're good to go!

[abelpampinoki]

incredible repair! I threw away my old plane 2 years ago because i thought that it was un-repairble and it was in a better condition than yours in this video ...

Im a totally fool but i wont do it anymore!

Thx n1!

[REALZ11]

Wow! Incredible repair! I just crashed my WingTiger today on "my" maiden flight. Cracked the fuselage and broke the propeller. Will repair thanks to your video!

[oompaem88]

Very nice, good job on the repairs