Multiplex Fox Flight

Short flight of my Multiplex Fox RC conversion. The objective of this conversion was to make everything as light as possible. AUW is 72g. I will later try to make one with a slightly larger motor, I'm not looking for a pylon racer but a little more power would be nice.

Specifications can be found here:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11878808&postcount=606

The soundtrack of this video was recorded by my cousin Juan Claudio. Information on him can be found here:
Recording Studio: http://soundscape.com.mx
Band: http://www.myspace.com/sonomx

Regards,

- Birger

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• RC
• Multiplex
• Fox
• Airplane
• Flight
• Maiden
• Conversion

[bdelapen]

I did not, just the cockpit. If you do it you may be able to save some weight but only a few grams (maybe 5g or so). It may help with some internal linkages however.

[mattnsim]

would you regard this model as intermediate skill level? I have one and I have thought of doing conversions to it.

[bdelapen]

@mattnsim I would consider the conversion intermediate to advanced as any scratch built plane would be. The critical thing here is to keep the weight down as the wing area is small and the wing loading will go up quickly. As for flying it, if you keep it light and slow it could be for a beginner but once the weight and the speed goes up I would call it advanced. It gets small in a hurry and can be very maneuverable.

Regards,

- Birger

[rimfire72]

hi bdelapen, my son's interested with your background music. may i ask for the artist's name and title? thanks in advance.

[bdelapen]

The piece is an original written and recorded by my cousin Juan Claudio (Jonny) called Lluvia en la Noche (rain at night). You can find out more about him by following the links I have added to the description of the video.

Regards,

- Birger

[stevecoterell9]

hi you made a fab job of the fox and flying is superb.. could not make out the spec of the gear you used could you mail me the info... thanks steve

[bdelapen]

Hi Steve,

I have updated the description to the right, you can now find a link to the specifications of the gear I used.

Regards,

- Birger

[sheilstar12]

what motor did you use and size of prop

[123rcflyer]

Very stable great job

[mattnsim]

@bdelapen well success.. i converted mine to a slope soarer. It is the most fun i have had in rc ever! great fun, very stable for such a small plane and makes a great combat glider. I love it.

[mattnsim]

@bdelapen did u hollow out the fuselage? I would consider cutting it in half and then carving out foam until about 1cm of wall thickness remained.

[wobbler222]

Very nice plane

Its very cool