RC Paper Fighter Jet

After seeing some RC fighter jets online I decided to build my own. I may have had a little too much fun with the Top Gun tribute:

https://youtu.be/HFjgLf-54Ps

I am seriously impressed with the performance of the CX-10 mini quadcopters.

I have also built a Predator Drone skin, plans and instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Personal-Predator-...

To build this fighter jet you will require:

- a CX-10 mini quadcopter or equivalent (http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_115681.html)

- "Crash Cage" (http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters-parts/pp_166087.html)

- a sheet of 8.5"x11" 16-20lb paper (don't go any heavier or else it will not fly)

- Glue

- Clear Tape

-a Printer

Optionally you can also switch from the standard props to high performance aggressive 3 leaf props.

This will help to increase the speed and maneuverability.

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Print out the PDF (below), and check that the document printed at true scale, the safety cage should exactly match the cutout. If not simply adjust the print scale.

Next cut out all of the pieces.

To keep the plane lightweight and rigid, there are three support braces. One under each wing (A1-right and A2-left) as well as one under the tail (C). Simply apply glue to the center of the supports, then fold the middle two sections together, while keeping the edge sections apart.

The angled end of the support will be aligned to the corresponding wind tip, running along the leading edge of the wings. The tail support runs longitudinally from between the engines to the cut away. (consult above diagram)

First glue and fold part E, making sure to keep the flaps at eh rear of the cockpit free. Then glue and fold piece F over part E, while keeping both the top and rear flaps free of glue.

Next insert the cockpit (pieces E and F) into the slot on the front of piece D, making sure to keep the flaps on E above part D and the flaps on B below. Next glue the flaps on E and F onto D.

Now that most of the plane in assembled you can insert the quadcopter. Make sure that the nose of the aircraft goes on the front of the quadcopter, otherwise flying it will be very interesting...

Simply pull the tabs through the small holes at the edges of the cage, then glue the tabs down to the part being attached.

After the nose has been attached, you can then close in the air scoops and tape the long tab on the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the quadcopter.

All that is left to do is add the vertical stabilizers than you are ready to hit the skies!

If you make your own, feel free to post photos in the comments. Also, if you have any issues or suggestions feel free to comment below or PM me.

Have a great day!