I really like how clear you are with directions. Even with steps that are mirrored or repeated, you go through it as its the first time, practically every step. In reality, it drives in just how precise you need to be, and the importance of each step, to ensure good flight.
Just finished building the Mini Zero with the new Maker 2 foam board. It turned out great! Definitely a better design than the Mini Mustang I built a few months ago. Thank you John Overstreet! The build was enjoyable, and I found it easy to follow along with Josh's video. And the decal sheet that comes with the quick-build kit is a nice addition. I did note two exceptions during the build, though. For the aileron servos, Josh recommends using the heavier 4-prong servo arm and trimming off 3 of the prongs. None of the servos in the "F" powerpack that I bought included the 4-prong version. However, there was a 2-prong version that is heavy enough. Also, routing the servo wires through the guide tubes in the rear fuselage (exactly as marked on the foam board and shown in the video) put way too much bend in the wires. I'm confident the rudder and elevator servos would not have handled that much resistance for long. Ultimately, I cut open the belly and removed the guide tubes. Now the wires run through the holes in the fuselage former and straight out through the back of the fuselage -- no more binding. All painted and ready to maiden as soon as I get a calm, dry day.
This build took me forever and felt like another level compared the the Tutor, Bloody Baron, and Bloody Wonder I've built before. That being said on Power Pack F with an 850mah 3s it has amazing performance both zipping around at full blast and cruising around at more scale speeds. I just ran 4 packs and loved it.
Built it and flew it for my and its first flight! Grossly underestimated how fast and far it would go and ended up crashing into a tree 😂 Luckily it came down after I kept throwing a football at it! Lots of fun and a super fast plane!
@@spectrey1936 I used the Power Pack F. You can find all the details and contents here. store.flitetest.com/flite-test-power-pack-f-radial-edition-flt-3063/p983489
Josh is a great instructor. take some time to explain in detail And doesn’t skip any steps. Thank you so much. I’m really excited about building mine. The other instructors in the series heard take a lesson from Josh. Thanks Josh for all you do. long time fan. Tom
Nothing but PRAISE!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍 She's actually "large" for a mini! The features on this - that big Wing Root/Battery Box and Servo Mounts is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Fuse Servos are SO MUCH more securely fixed in place than ANY OTHER Master Series Kit. It's round, molded Foam Body AND simple, robust design is the BEST I've ever seen from FT!!! I want MORE of this type of Design Aircraft! I'd love it, if you could revisit older Simple Series Planes, and integrate the features from this. NOT having the Servos just glued to a flat slab of Foam Board, would make older designs much safer and BETTER! AND, no disrespect to John Overstreet, who has really advanced FT Aircraft design... I was happy to see Bix back in the Saddle!! Josh's more careful attention to detail (OCD!!), better matches my own. 😉 Checking out the Corsair next!! ..... Even though they're economically priced, I haven't been able to afford ANY SBK for over 3 years. I'm hoping that 2021 is different. There's a few I'd love to have! 😊 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Just built this. Great design especially the very strong wing/inner fuselage. This thing should endure a little punishment. Looks scale in the air too. Once I got it trimmed, it flies great and surprisingly easy for its size. Much better handling than the Mini Mustang. Question: what do the stickers in Japanese say?
The size of this model, even though you call it a Mini Zero, looks like a good size to have and park fly. Maybe I'm not noticing the difference between the servo arms, but it looks like the arms that are already only one arm are just as strong as the one with four arms and could be cut a little shorter to match the one with four arms. Maybe the holes are different?
Love the videos, but I have to ask, that an old GE television in the background? I used to collect and restore antique TV's... 😂 building and flying is less stressful and not nearly as dangerous!
I really enjoy the flite Test planes, built the P38, Spitfire, the Corsair and would love to do the Zero in the Master Scale size, hope you can bring it out!
Uncle I would like to make normal size of a6m zero along with templates so in next time make a video about it and I am waiting for that video Thank you
just at 2:10:10 at the video is there it does not work if i make these XD i have always tail down. but this model is not so easy to make the nose a little longer
Problem with painting is that this brown color does not paint easly, if I want a white zero will require a lot of paint layers which will increase weight a lot
Dang, that paper came off real easy. Starting to wonder why glue would be used to bond paper surfaces together if the paper comes off that easy? Seems like it would be better to remove the paper and then glue the foam surfaces together. Seems odd to me the foam is given an airfoil shape by pressing it against the edge of a table. Anyone new to the method is likely to get bends in the surface rather than a smooth, rounded shape in the foam. Surely by now you guys have seen my video on using a foam rubber pad larger than the foam part to cold roll a curve into foam board. When a shallow curve is wanted, as in airfoil, use a larger rolling pin since you don't need a small, tight curve like you might want if forming a cowling, or A-10 engine covering.
@abdul bari I was noticing the paper wasn't being removed before hot glue was applied a lot. I am not one to use hot glue on my builds, but I am also not one to build park flyers in the FT methods, even though it is a good way to get started in the hobby. I tend to do the build-over plug and frame method instead since I don't normally build profile flyers either. I think I enjoy building more than flying, but it tends to be windy where I live, which might be a huge influence for me.
You don’t really need that complex of a method, it’s incredibly simple as is. Additionally this is a “Master Series” mini, so anyone building would have a bit more skill in building
@@air-headedaviator1805 I do admit I like building and find it hard to think of the build-over method as hard, or complicated, but then I like to make more than one copy in more than one style. I don't know of any other construction method that offer so many options and endless changes to the original build-over plug, or frame.
Rolling over the edge of a table works perfectly fine, and is not difficult. No need for more complex methods. And the paper holds well enough to not need to remove it to glue, which makes building much easier. Many thousands of planes have been built with these methods with great success.
@@jasonhurdlow6607 True in all you have said, but my personal experiences have suggested I needed to investigate ways to prevent the thin form board from creasing, which happened many times when I was doing the roll over the table edge. I even used a counter top edge that was rounded and was likely trying to form a very small,. tight bend, or curve, causing the thin foam board to fold, rather than curve. Much later in my experiments I realized if the foam board wasn't pressed to curve to much too fast, and I was using a tube to form the curve, the worse that could happen was the foam board might develop many creases, which happened when I was curving foam plate parts if I pressed/rolled the super thin, stiffer foam too hard and fast.
I really like how clear you are with directions. Even with steps that are mirrored or repeated, you go through it as its the first time, practically every step. In reality, it drives in just how precise you need to be, and the importance of each step, to ensure good flight.
Just finished building the Mini Zero with the new Maker 2 foam board. It turned out great! Definitely a better design than the Mini Mustang I built a few months ago. Thank you John Overstreet! The build was enjoyable, and I found it easy to follow along with Josh's video. And the decal sheet that comes with the quick-build kit is a nice addition. I did note two exceptions during the build, though. For the aileron servos, Josh recommends using the heavier 4-prong servo arm and trimming off 3 of the prongs. None of the servos in the "F" powerpack that I bought included the 4-prong version. However, there was a 2-prong version that is heavy enough. Also, routing the servo wires through the guide tubes in the rear fuselage (exactly as marked on the foam board and shown in the video) put way too much bend in the wires. I'm confident the rudder and elevator servos would not have handled that much resistance for long. Ultimately, I cut open the belly and removed the guide tubes. Now the wires run through the holes in the fuselage former and straight out through the back of the fuselage -- no more binding. All painted and ready to maiden as soon as I get a calm, dry day.
Whoever designed these is a cad genius!
This build took me forever and felt like another level compared the the Tutor, Bloody Baron, and Bloody Wonder I've built before.
That being said on Power Pack F with an 850mah 3s it has amazing performance both zipping around at full blast and cruising around at more scale speeds. I just ran 4 packs and loved it.
The design of this build is detailed...every part of it seems so precise. Its awesome!
Hey, where are the plans for this?!? I want to build one!
forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/flite-test-mighty-mini-zero.66448/
Seems like there wont be any plans released.
Just got the kit, it's pretty cheap for just the parts.
Or even include plans with the kit so you can rebuild after the flimsy spar snaps on the second flight
@@zamfira72not cheap in europe😂
Built it and flew it for my and its first flight! Grossly underestimated how fast and far it would go and ended up crashing into a tree 😂 Luckily it came down after I kept throwing a football at it! Lots of fun and a super fast plane!
which motor did you use? and which inch propeller?
@@spectrey1936 I used the Power Pack F. You can find all the details and contents here. store.flitetest.com/flite-test-power-pack-f-radial-edition-flt-3063/p983489
Josh is a great instructor. take some time to explain in detail And doesn’t skip any steps. Thank you so much. I’m really excited about building mine.
The other instructors in the series heard take a lesson from Josh. Thanks Josh for all you do.
long time fan. Tom
Nothing but PRAISE!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍
She's actually "large" for a mini! The features on this - that big Wing Root/Battery Box and Servo Mounts is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!
Fuse Servos are SO MUCH more securely fixed in place than ANY OTHER Master Series Kit.
It's round, molded Foam Body AND simple, robust design is the BEST I've ever seen from FT!!!
I want MORE of this type of Design Aircraft! I'd love it, if you could revisit older Simple Series Planes, and integrate the features from this.
NOT having the Servos just glued to a flat slab of Foam Board, would make older designs much safer and BETTER!
AND, no disrespect to John Overstreet, who has really advanced FT Aircraft design... I was happy to see Bix back in the Saddle!! Josh's more careful attention to detail (OCD!!), better matches my own. 😉
Checking out the Corsair next!!
..... Even though they're economically priced, I haven't been able to afford ANY SBK for over 3 years.
I'm hoping that 2021 is different. There's a few I'd love to have! 😊
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
corsar - no, P-51 - yes
Patience is a virtue. Glad to se this at last!
I like that you guys keeping the simple flight characteristics of the mighty minis while putting in more curves and looks to the plane.
I just love all the mighty minis and their build videos are great
Me too
flite test, were are the mini zero buid plans?
I cant find them either
@@olliefilipczyk8843 these wont have free plans
Please release plans
bought it for christmas and I love it! beautiful bird
Just built this. Great design especially the very strong wing/inner fuselage. This thing should endure a little punishment. Looks scale in the air too. Once I got it trimmed, it flies great and surprisingly easy for its size. Much better handling than the Mini Mustang. Question: what do the stickers in Japanese say?
I’m Japanese, I can translate them for you.
Can you give me the time stamp where the Japanese stickers are shown?
The size of this model, even though you call it a Mini Zero, looks like a good size to have and park fly. Maybe I'm not noticing the difference between the servo arms, but it looks like the arms that are already only one arm are just as strong as the one with four arms and could be cut a little shorter to match the one with four arms. Maybe the holes are different?
Will there be a bigger scale that we will be able to buy?
There sort of already is with the master series, idk if they have a Zero in that lineup but if they don't its only a matter of time
If you have foamboard and a printer then you could always upscale it. It would most likely be cheaper depending on the foam you buy
Just upscale the plans
Love the videos, but I have to ask, that an old GE television in the background? I used to collect and restore antique TV's... 😂 building and flying is less stressful and not nearly as dangerous!
Amazing aircraft, it would be cool if you guys made a skyfx zero with all the different color schemes.
Im just wandering that what battery you're using. Thank you
Montou, e colocou para voar e sem trem de pouso parabéns. Esse zero merece nota dez.
Does anyone have the link to the magnets used in the hatch?
Dose this come with all the needed electrical equipment
I really enjoy the flite Test planes, built the P38, Spitfire, the Corsair and would love to do the Zero in the Master Scale size, hope you can bring it out!
Got it and building! Good winter project!
Uncle I would like to make normal size of a6m zero along with templates so in next time make a video about it and I am waiting for that video
Thank you
Where’s the link to the magnets for the battery hatch?
how would i build this as a scratch build? i am not sure how im supposed to make that wooden firewall
Scotch magic tape works as well instead of painters tape to hold and release tape easy . I been a painter home and construction for 28 years
Where’s the link for the magnets? And thank you for the video this is awesome!
I just got enough for the zero but don't know if it is a good beginner plane
Is the zero a good beginner plane I just got enough for it
I would love to see an FPV steamer combat with the new minis!
It looks cool I've been waiting for this plane for a long time
Josh I noticed you have a Radiolink AT10 in the background , how do you like it ?
I can’t wait for my kit. This is awesome!
What happens if you don’t have a programmable remote?
when is john overstreet going to release the jet series,still waiting.
Does anybody else find these build videos purely therapeutic?
Yes I find nice to learn after you crash a plane
Where is the link for the magnets
Finally axis plane
i want plans(((
Does it come with controller
Excellent!
Why does it look like an sbd dauntless in the front though!?!?
Will the SB kit come with the brown foam, and not the white Maker foam? All pics I have seen , and this video, suggests so.
My kit is this brown foam. Apparently the use of the white foam is being hauted do to quality issues.
Are the free download plans available yet?
they will never be released
guys i ordered hte kit and got the wrong firewall
what do i do
i wanted to know can your website ship to Egypt plz answer me
They shipped the mini scout and a power pack A to me here in South Africa, so I believe they would ship the Mini Zero to Egypt.
初めまして、全備、何gですか？150g?
If some one make it comment down below 👇
I know you said Power Pack F. I have an extra Power Pod A do you think this will still fly alright with the power pod A?
Yes, just not as fast. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Where is big zero ?
When did you do the cockpit?
1:37:20. They did cut in a section where the canopy was already built, so it mysteriously appears, then dissappears.
Very clever you are brilliant breakfast
Hi does anyone build mini cooper out of foam board ?
just at 2:10:10 at the video is there it does not work if i make these XD i have always tail down. but this model is not so easy to make the nose a little longer
That plane is built better than the original Zero..
Problem with painting is that this brown color does not paint easly, if I want a white zero will require a lot of paint layers which will increase weight a lot
What is the wing span.?
30 inches / 76 cm
6:00 it is a tiny aeroplane
I would buy but you have to buy everything individually sadly.
Mr. Josh, it's okay to not smile if you don't want to 🙂
´´little battery´´ ;D
I want add real armaments on it. Please make a tutorial
Make a flying home 🏘️
I like zero finnilly you make how to make mighty mini zero
And where is the FREE plans :(
Ply ply make a mini b-17 like how cool will that de and i will love to buy it so can you ply make one
Dang, that paper came off real easy. Starting to wonder why glue would be used to bond paper surfaces together if the paper comes off that easy? Seems like it would be better to remove the paper and then glue the foam surfaces together. Seems odd to me the foam is given an airfoil shape by pressing it against the edge of a table. Anyone new to the method is likely to get bends in the surface rather than a smooth, rounded shape in the foam. Surely by now you guys have seen my video on using a foam rubber pad larger than the foam part to cold roll a curve into foam board. When a shallow curve is wanted, as in airfoil, use a larger rolling pin since you don't need a small, tight curve like you might want if forming a cowling, or A-10 engine covering.
@abdul bari I was noticing the paper wasn't being removed before hot glue was applied a lot. I am not one to use hot glue on my builds, but I am also not one to build park flyers in the FT methods, even though it is a good way to get started in the hobby. I tend to do the build-over plug and frame method instead since I don't normally build profile flyers either. I think I enjoy building more than flying, but it tends to be windy where I live, which might be a huge influence for me.
You don’t really need that complex of a method, it’s incredibly simple as is. Additionally this is a “Master Series” mini, so anyone building would have a bit more skill in building
@@air-headedaviator1805 I do admit I like building and find it hard to think of the build-over method as hard, or complicated, but then I like to make more than one copy in more than one style. I don't know of any other construction method that offer so many options and endless changes to the original build-over plug, or frame.
Rolling over the edge of a table works perfectly fine, and is not difficult. No need for more complex methods. And the paper holds well enough to not need to remove it to glue, which makes building much easier. Many thousands of planes have been built with these methods with great success.
@@jasonhurdlow6607 True in all you have said, but my personal experiences have suggested I needed to investigate ways to prevent the thin form board from creasing, which happened many times when I was doing the roll over the table edge. I even used a counter top edge that was rounded and was likely trying to form a very small,. tight bend, or curve, causing the thin foam board to fold, rather than curve. Much later in my experiments I realized if the foam board wasn't pressed to curve to much too fast, and I was using a tube to form the curve, the worse that could happen was the foam board might develop many creases, which happened when I was curving foam plate parts if I pressed/rolled the super thin, stiffer foam too hard and fast.
Please dont make it master serius
Make a mini b-17
Make a min b-17
Make a mini b-17
Make a mini b-17