Vinci (oz15779)

 

Vinci (oz15779) by Janik Zbigniew 2023 - plan thumbnail

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Vinci. Radio control sport model. Wingspan 2350 mm. Uses monocoque construction of coroplast with some depron.

Quote: "VINCI is my sixth corroplast model, the biggest one. Big models fly better, it's a known truth, but it was also about finding a size limit, the optimal point where the overall strength of the material coincides with the strength requirements of the structure.

In previous models, although I gradually made them larger and larger, I still felt that corroplast would allow more, and the thickness of corroplast was 3 mm. In VINCI I reached the span of 2.35 m and this is not the limit yet, model could be even larger, and it is made of 2 mm thick (except for the horizontal tail, which is 3 mm thick).

Model has basically a monocoque construction, similar to small amateur planes, made of plywood or aluminum sheet, or also cardboard cutouts. Amount of internal reinforcements is minimal.

Fuselage is made of one part of corroplast, inside there are several bulkheds of plywood and depron, and bamboo sticks for skewers and orchids for internal stiffening.

Wings glued together, one piece, without spars. Of course, if necessary, you can make them in a split version. When flying at a smaller airport, it will be good to add flaps - VINCI glides well and requires a flat approach to landing.

All is glued with Soudal 66A - polyurethane, expanding glue. Each joint: corroplast-corroplast, corroplast-bamboo, corroplast-plywood, requires punching the surface with a wheel-knurl with spikes. Glue should be applied to both glued surfaces, then rub it into the resulting holes (the holes should darken from the glue inside - this is a visual check if the joint will be successful). Soudal 66A is very dirty (hands and model), foams, its volume increases - do not exaggerate with its amount.

If it is difficult to buy corroplast 2 mm thick, you can use the commonly available 3 mm thick.

Center of gravity shown on the plan is for a 4200 mAh (3S) pack, but you can fly with 2200 mAh. VINCI flies calmly, realistically, like a real plane, although it is not a scale model."

Note see flight video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9K8NERj7fY

Note see build thread by zbjanik on RCGroups at: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4282435-VINCI-big-electric-trainer

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