NOOB TUBE Foamboard Fun Flyer

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A simple to build 30" fun little plane made entirely of Dollar Tree foamboard, packing tape, and hot glue. Easy to fly and capable of basic aerobatics, probably a good second plane for newbies. Takes about 2-3 hours to build start to finish.
Specifications:
length: 30"
wingspan: 30"
empty weight: 460g (16oz)
AUW with 2200mAh 3s pack: 650g (23oz)
wing chord: 6 1/2" total
tail surfaces chord: 4" total
horizontal stabilizer span: 14"
vertical stabilizer height: 6"
desired approximate CG location: 10" aft of fuselage nose, corresponding to 25% of wing chord
wing location, leading edge: 8" aft of fuselage nose
(*recommend placing wing at or behind this position*)
powerplant: 200+/- watts, 1000kV to 1400kV, 8-9" prop, 3.8-6 pitch
See my other videos for techniques to build the wing, fuselage, and tail section. Nearly all information needed to build this plane can be found in those videos.
Please let me know of any questions.

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@High-Tech-Redneck Месяц назад

Thanks for the detail and easy to follow instructions. Me and some friends were doing this about 20 years ago, and now I am picking up the hobby again with my son and his friends. I probably destroyed about 87 foam planes flying them very aggressive and I would fly anywhere, around forests and in high winds. Many scratch build designs, and many different motor types and propeller selections.

@tinkeringlabplus2516 3 месяца назад

You are an excellent teacher! Thanks a lot!

@yellowfoxbodyguy 9 лет назад

I just maidened my noobtube. Only 1 click of trim of left aileron and it was coasting straight as an arrow. I am a little underpowered with a tunigy park 450 as I had to fly at about two-thirds throttle. Using an eflite 25 amp esc and a turnigy 2200mah on a 9x6 prop. Everything felt a little warm after 8 min flight but not hot. I built 6 inch wing with 1.5 ailerons and tail section built exactly like you said except I angled vert and hor. stab slightly just for looks. I ended up putting dowel rods thru tube to rubber band the wing on for smaller travel size. Thanks for the great instructions.

@danalbright1452 4 месяца назад

I need to thank you for the knowledge that I have gained from this and all of your other videos. Thru you teachings I’ve not only been able to build, and fly my own models and change things on the fly, with some knowledge of where to start from. I’ll get them together and get some pictures for you all. And again, …. thank you so much. Keep on flying,

@2cents2go 12 лет назад

Efficient, cheap and fun. You're taking rc to a new level. It's reminds me of the open source movement.

@ib422000 12 лет назад

You, sir, are a genius...and your videos are superlative in quality and detail. Now, I need to get of my 70 yr. old backside and actually BUILD something!!

@APbbb Год назад

11 years later, and I just finished my first "noob tube" and will fly the maiden tomorrow. The build was fun and interesting, can't wait to see how she flies!

@stevecraignet 12 лет назад

You guys are making me cry... Vive La Copyleft! Great video, Ed! I learn something every time I watch one of these.

@imzzaudae 7 лет назад

Hello Ed and fellow builders. I'm Ron an avid large scale RC helicopter pilot. Been building and flying fixed wing model aircraft for years. But got away from fixed wing in favor of egg beaters. On my 3rd practice sheet tape covering. Made 2 - 30" tubes and a 6" cord Armin wing. Working on Control surfaces hinges now. My first Noob tube will be an Ugly tube but I'm sure my workmanship will improve. Will build a J*Scott a Peace Drone and of course the 4 motor over the winter. I'm not only learning to build but doing a little drafting of my own. Creative Genius at it's finest Ed! Really Thank you. Ron

@2strokeme64 7 лет назад

I've built and flown a noob with a 48 inch wing and I must say FUN. my bigger glow powered planes are gathering dust now, this foam building and flying is way to fun! plus I can fly in my yard. thank you for all the vids and info, my new hobby is FOAM!

@carlosf71 11 лет назад

Hey Ed, Just came in from flying the NOOB TUBE. 30" wing, 30" tapered nose, fusleage, 1 5/8" inside cross section "just" big enough to fit a 2250 lipo powering a 2212-6 motor, 6x4 prop. Winds 13 mph gusting 21 mph. Flat out its doing close to ??? mph ground speed. What fun! This is my new favorite all weather airplane. Thanks!

@RichardLawn 8 лет назад

Thanks to Tom in the club I belong to I've discovered you're RU-vid videos on building foam board planes and am amazed at what you've done. Tom has built a few a they fly so well I'm inspired to try my hand at building one myself. Work is really inspiring and I thank you for sharing it with the world on RU-vid. I'm in my mid-60s and just passed my instructor monitored solo test on nitro planes and have also flown electric foam planes so the idea of building your designs is very appealing. Thanks again!

@ExperimentalAirlines 8 лет назад

+Richard Lawn That's great to hear man! Hope you have fun with foamboard. It's a great way to slam out your ideas quickly. Best regards to Tom as well.

@DaChamorro 10 лет назад

You deserve all the praise you receive here and on RCGroups (where I found you). As long as I have been enjoying RC, I have always tried to help people get into the hobby as low cost as possible, and you simply can't get better than this. I am going to build this really soon to get back into the hobby after a few years away. *How is the slow flight characteristics? No sneaky tip stalling? *Could this act as a stable platform for aerial video/photography? hanks again for all contributions!

@FREELOADERSS 12 лет назад

Had the maiden flight today of the Noob Tube, flys great, Home in one piece even after a bad landing, cant believe how strong these things are..Thanks for your help chris...

@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 5 лет назад

*THANK YOU!!!* 👏👏👏 If you still even look at these... By far the BEST explanation of HOW to determine CoG I've ever heard. I want to use these ideas as much as possible to design an Aircraft, but maybe a little prettier - more streamlined!! 😉 And with Landing Gear. I enjoy the Takeoffs and Landings as much as the Flying... Again, thanks for your contributions to the Hobby! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

@mschaffer2826 11 лет назад

Thanks for the help. I just completed my noob tube. I used a 7" chord wing with 2.5" control surfaces. It flies great. I call it the Schaffertube.

@loonypics6938 8 лет назад

Ed, Brilliant, as we all know how frustrating it is, to make the nose section longer, after building the model. Top marks for that tip.

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

Well done, you already fixed it. My bad for not saying so. You can always put in some downthrust (and side thrust, if you're a perfectionist) to counter those tendencies. Mine is also about 3 degrees down.

@catmanfpv9213 2 месяца назад

It's 12 years ago...amazing

@RCDawg 12 лет назад

Fantastic job! Love the simplicity and thanks for the Help with finding the CG. Thanks for sharing!

@diyrcmodelaircraft7129 7 лет назад

Thank you Ed. I built my very own. Flew it today for first time. Wonder aircraft. Thank you again.

@papadeuce2306 5 лет назад

Really appreciate these very informative videos, keep em coming!

@columbo812 9 лет назад

can you do some videos about all the electronics ? I've built the plane but i need all the other stuff. Great videos !!!

@MyBigThing2010 6 лет назад

Great CG tip!

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Never a broken prop! Be sure to turn on the ESC brake to stop the prop from turning before landing.

@federicopralong9350 3 года назад

Thanks it s help me a lot!! Your tech tips helps me a lot

@ieatglueathome 10 лет назад

I am going to build a foam plane next summer... your videos are great.

@vdubbub1986 12 лет назад

Building one now!!!! Thanks for all the great info.

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Nice to hear! I just knocked the dust off mine today and did a few spins. I think you're right, the short wingspan pays off when the air is rough, even if it's harder to fly on a normal day. Cheers!

@FPVDiverBomber 7 лет назад

I just made my second noob tube w/ movable fpv camera and landing gear...Love this plane

@usarmyfl1 12 лет назад

That is very nice and so simple. I am definitely building this. Right on again for another great video! Thanks for this.

@therealthing691 12 лет назад

great builds cheers Brian

@pramodlakayil 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing such valuable technics. Great job. Could you please explain about wheel installation?

@ngalop 12 лет назад

Another excellent video tutorial. And seems like another great easy built airplane. I told you, and your Arming wing is really going around the world. Nice and fast maneuvers!!!! Keep up the good work Ed. Regards form Portugal.

@redrumm101 12 лет назад

Very nice builds. You should put a link to each build part in your description. I love the name. You must be a gamer LOL..

@nadeemimran1651 6 лет назад

Genius lies in simplicity, good experiment.i was encourged to make this model let's see how it flies.

@Tailwind1 12 лет назад

Simplicity is beauty.

@fcass 4 года назад

Thanks. I'll build one tonight.

@homemini7058 3 года назад

Thank you so much for a great build. I am new RC hobbyist and understood all well except listed below. PLEASE PLEASE explain installing of motor at an angle on right and tilting downward from top. 1. Does it have to be always on right plus motor turning anti clockwise looking from front? 2. Does it apply to all kind of model planes? 3. Does degree of an angle has to be exact as specified or can be approximate? 4. Motor inward on right side plus tilt downward from top? Explanation for above would be a great knowledge for new RC hobbyists and appreciated. THANKS.

@IamTinyJoe 4 года назад

Hey, thank you for this. Flight Test has some amazing Videos, but I understood yours a bit better.

@GYANSupportforEverything 6 лет назад

nice Sir, I learnt so many thing from You, Thank You, Thank You Very much

@eelcogg 11 лет назад

Hi, I just built one out of the 'european' foam board. It required some modification because this foam board does not bend like the american stuff. It flew great! With a wingspan of only 27 inches, the roll rate is insane :) Thank you for a very good design and for sharing it with us.

@2007crf450r 11 лет назад

built my noob tube and it flew great thanks man

@cjb9754 4 года назад

This will make a great combat plane!!!

@djfclemmons 11 лет назад

hey ed i want to thank you for all the how to videos im a big fan of the noob tube its ugly and i love it ive built 10 so far using the doller tree foamboard armin wing design. keep up the good work!

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Good call, a longer wing will make this plane float longer and fly easier. Ideally you would stretch the fuselage a bit too but you can get by. I recommend making the horizontal and vertical stabilizers about 30% larger to compensate for the larger wing. The wing location will probably be a little bit further forward, but be sure to get everything in place and do a balance test before fixing the wing. Or use an adjustable fixation like rubber bands.

@MCsCreations 5 лет назад

I'm DEFINITELY going to build something like that. 😃

@MCsCreations 11 месяцев назад

Yeah, yeah... I know... 🤨

@1968ronron 11 лет назад

thanks i found ed .. thanks for the easy to follow videos !!!

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

@dbcustomrc Thanks man, I'm glad you like 'em. I just enjoy knowing some other guys might benefit from my adventures. I am an obsessive builder and like to build them simply and cheaply, so foamboard does the trick.

@ever97ish 6 лет назад

Genius! Love it!

@rc1jordan 12 лет назад

very nice and thank you for all the information

@ExperimentalAirlines 10 лет назад

I think that is an awesome idea. In fact, if you send me some findings with regards to the diameter of the fuselage tube, performance, any other observations, then I would be glad to recommend a NoobTube variant which accepts the FliteTest power pod. I have thought about this very thing a lot, just never done the work. I think at least tapering the fuselage, or making it narrower as you say, would make it a very nice combo.

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

@MyGeekShowdotcom Indeed, that's why I need to work on a better plane for true newbies. The Easystar once again appears to be a good template for that. Thanks for looking out!

@monkeyzeetube 6 лет назад

Thanks. Can I use this set up for slope sailplane of course taking of the propeller? Please show a video how to make sailplane foe slope soaring..cheers

@carlsjoquist4299 9 месяцев назад

love it. thanks so much

@gameman81 11 лет назад

Thank you very much! And keep up your good work!

@anthonyperkins5856 8 лет назад

nice job

@mccataldo 12 лет назад

@ExperimentalAirlines Have you tried landing gear? If so, what do you recommend? I'm thinking the best setup would be light but proportional (1.5-2-in) foam wheels on wire attached under the motor mount with a tack affixed under the back of the fuselage to act as a skid.

@chrisleech1565 11 лет назад

Thank-you EA, I have been all over your channel, spent the afternoon taking notes, and watching. Gravitated towards the Axon and Armin Wing series naturally. So the the 5 degree angle (off 90) on the motor mount is a starting place to produce this intersection of the wing at 30 % of chord eh? Good to know. I will get that into the mix.

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Honestly I would spring for another $3 for a second servo and a Y-harness for your ailerons. You can get by with a single servo but it's a lot of extra work to trim the ailerons correctly with the pushrods. If you did, I would recommend putting the servo over the top of the wing with pushrods over each wing, over the top.

@b00n15 11 лет назад

What would be the total cost keeping in mind that I own both a transmitter and a reciever?

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

I will work on that soon. In the meantime may I suggest you check out the Axon videos, which do have full parts lists with links. The Axon is only slightly harder to build but way easier to fly and therefore a better trainer.

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

Due to popular request I will soon work on a true noob first-build and first-fly plane with a high-mounted pusher motor and abuse-tolerant nose. Thanks for your comments! Look for it in 2 weeks.

@QUARTERBAT 11 лет назад

good video . Could you make the fuselage out of square 3 inch plastic rain water down pipe. would this be alot heavier than the foam

@FREELOADERSS 12 лет назад

Hi Ed, i have just finished making the noob and i am using a 1400 kv motor with a 7x4.5 prop or i could use a 10x6 prop which would be best ?, thanks for sharing your time and info best regards

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Probably, give it a try. You would have to move the wing back some to compensate for the change in CG, or make the nose longer and put the battery way up front.

@mdriyasatali 4 года назад

Very nice

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

On this plane I use the OrangeRX receivers from HobbyKing, with a satellite receiver whenever possible. I wouldn't use these on my favorite expensive planes but for $6 or so you can't beat 'em for light foamies like this. That's assuming you have the DSM2 transmitter, though the Futaba OrangeRX clone may be good too, just costs more.

@tommygunn4673 11 лет назад

Okay. Much thanks for the reply.

@inciteman 12 лет назад

Very Nice! But how about a Pusher with a top mounted motor? (Like the Wild Hawk) Also with a breakaway/replaceable shock-absorbing nose?? That would be nice!!

@Elephantine999 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant 🙂

@kralcmit 12 лет назад

do you need the sattellite receiver or will it work fine with a full range receiver only?

@adit1001able 11 лет назад

hey i am making a 44 inch long wing for my noob tube, so do i need to make any chaged to the fuselage? or do i need to place the wing some where else?

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

In the default tractor design the battery is pretty far forward too. If you put a 2-3 oz motor and an ESC in the back trust me the CG will move way back, so you'd need to move the wing back. If by 3 amp you mean 3000mAh then that's a hell of a big battery for a plane this size. I would definitely use a larger overall wing at least.

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

It sounds like you are talking about something like the Axon setup, found on this channel. You could do a shorty Noob Tube pusher too, and yes I would direct the thrust angle down so that it about intersects the lower surface of the wing at about 30% chord. A longer fuselage would be more forgiving in this respect, but hey, it's cheap to build so try whatever comes to mind.

@terrykloeffler8018 5 лет назад

Can I get an Itemized parts list or a blueprint . I think you did a great job

@paydetman 12 лет назад

I built something similar using vynyl downspout for the fuse. I like the foam board fuse much better. Thanks for the vid. Dollar tree foam board is the greatest. Are you still using the titanium from the pool filter?

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Yes, nicely, 6x4 prop.

@OllieInTheOutdoors 9 лет назад

Am I right in saying that this plane is intended for beginners? If so, why do you not have dihedral in the wing? And is there any technique for making the wing with dihedral? Thanks

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

Is it otherwise light foamboard you can peel the paper off of? At 30" it's a pretty nimble little plane, and would be just a bit more so at 27.5".

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

@petedaws I use two-sided foam tape or two-sided duct tape (yes, it exists!) to place the wing initially. After verifying symmetry, location, and CG, I apply hot glue up inside the joint between the wing and fuselage. I recommend using a high-temperature glue gun if available, with any temp glue stick, just to improve adhesion. I suspect Gorilla Glue would work pretty well too. I think the hot glue thing seems corny too but I've yet to have a wing fall off.

@ExperimentalAirlines 11 лет назад

A 2-cell is usually pretty weak for many applications but if you have a 2300KV then it might be OK. Give it a try. Torque will be great, you just need to have a higher KV motor. As a rule a lower KV rating with higher cell count will give better overall performance. Only one way to know - try it out!

@Stillsz75 9 лет назад

I like your simplicity. .. have you tried building a 3d plane?

@adit1001able 12 лет назад

can i increase the wingspan to 50 and keep thr fuse as it is ? will it be fine ..i mean how will it behave ? .....i want it ti glide.

@AerialVideoCentral 12 лет назад

what would you say the AUW on that is and would you say an exceed rc 2220 1500kv motor with a 9x5 prop would be enough

@tomepixel 11 лет назад

Could you point me in the direction , of which specific tapes ? Knowing me, I would end up ordering the wrong ones and have to do a 2nd order . Thanks .....

@Mena142 12 лет назад

Great project! I'll be looking out for the pusher version you mentioned ;).. Btw, why do you add the 4 minutes to the end of the video?

@frogs84ss 12 лет назад

Hey Ed on my noob tube I was having an issue with pitch up during thottle on. you didnt mention any down thrust you used if any. just wondering if you have any and about how much? I dialed in about 3 or so degrees and it seemed to level out my on power flying. By the way thanks for the awsome videos and keep um comin working on my second noob tube and my first axon.

@ExperimentalAirlines 12 лет назад

There are some specs I can't know from this but I would generally recommend a 3 cell for that. I think your prop might be a little too pitchy too if in fact it is a 6x8. Perhaps it's actually a 8x6 (8" diameter, 6" pitch distance), which would be pretty good for a 28mmx26mm motor, maybe don't run it full power the whole time. 8x3.8 or 8x4 would be perfect.

@mayaweinman8794 11 лет назад

cool that mustve taken a ling time to make!

@650hpreventon 11 лет назад

i have a 18amp esc, 1800mah and 2200 mah 7.4v battery, 1100kv motor, 10x6,8x4,7x3.5 props. do you think this is a good set up. but i also have a 30ampesc, 3300mah 11.1v 30c its pretty heavy, 2200mah 11.1v 30c but its uses a dean plug all the others use banana plugs. i think i cut the dean off make all my plugs the same, im just afraid that after i cut off the dean plug i will lose about 1/2 in of wire and that might cause future propblems

@usarmyfl1 12 лет назад

Did you need servo extensions for the aileron and rudder servos?

@1968ronron 11 лет назад

i got it built now ed !!!! my question will the airolions work if i just put 1 servo in the middle of the wing ? and do i just cut a hole strait through the wing for wire or do i need to just run it on the outside of wing? thanks ed for all the great videos

@420choky 12 лет назад

glider like that would be nice for FPV

@bigjoker4u 12 лет назад

thanks for the great videos sir,If possible could you list the electronic parts neededI am very new to this and am overwelmed by motor, esc,servo size,radio and transmitter and battery size. I am going thru your videos and gleaning what I can but as of yet havent ordered any parts because I dont want to mismatch parts and ruin my build. Again thanks for the inspiration.

@TheOrangeWacko 12 лет назад

Ed, is there an angle at the motor mount? Does it point upward or downward?

@lurkingcorsa10 6 лет назад

where I could download the plan, I love this simle design bro..!

@jmoutdoorz 12 лет назад

i am very new to the scene of rc aircraft, i was wondering what kind of flight time you get for this plane form the 2200mAh battery? Also what transmitter/receiver system do you use or recommend? By the way, i just finished watching all your videos, great job. They were very interesting, and informational, thanks!! Joel

@siebe57 11 лет назад

ed thanks for the quick response ... your answer helps me tremendously .. well there is the goggle translator ... smile

@womackke 12 лет назад

2 questions when you say cg is 1/3 the way back do u measure fusealage only or include the spinner and elevator control surface length? second question could this bad boy carry a gopro?