MESArcFF Team

A MESA Design Team Creation

Design by: Colby Struckman
CAD Drawings by Jake Marshall
Template Rev 1.2 – Copyright MESA rcFoam Fighters

MF-J20
History of the Design
The J-20 design concept was first
implemented into the MF-1 Wolverine design.
Seeing the results it produced, Colby (the
Designer) finalized the CAD drawings with
Marshall in the Fall 2012 semester. The plane
went through build tests to get the desired
look seen to the left. Final design was created
after successful maiden flights. Please see the
BASIC SPECS maiden flight and build video by visiting our
website at www.mesarcfoamfighters.com .
WINGSPAN: 33 inches
LENGTH: 41 inches
WEIGHT: 20 to 25 Ounces Description
CENTER OF GRAVITY: See Bottom Fuselage Piece The J-20 design was created by 8th grade
TOP SPEED: 40mph to 80+ (Depending on Power System) MESArcFF Season 3 student Colby Struckman.

Recommended Parts Colby wanted to change the current standard

MOTOR: 2212/6 or Higher Brushless Outrunner
ESC: 30 AMP or Higher Brushless ESC
PROP: APC 6x4
Battery: 2100mAH 3S (30C or Higher Lipo)
Servos: 2 Metal Gear
Radio and Receiver: Any 4-channel or better (2.4ghz
preferred)
foam fighter fuselage to one that is more
aerodynamic, more design appealing, and
helps with the overall lift of the main wing.
Having some practice with the MF-1
Wolverine, Colby has transformed the design
to look like the Chinese Fighter Jet called the
J-20. The aircraft has oversized wings,
stabilizers, and small control surfaces to give
any beginner flyer the best chance for maiden
flights.

MESA Fighter J-20 Plane Plans www.mesarcfoamfighters.com

 Build Tips
A MESA Design Team Creation
Design by: Colby Struckman
CAD Drawings by Jake Marshall
Template Rev 1.2 – Copyright MESA rcFoam Fighters

Motor Mount Configuration

The motor mount can be constructed in a way that fits your preferences. Below is simply instruction on a “How to” if
you have not constructed a motor mount for your power system.

Upper and Lower Stabilizer Angles

Angles of stabilizers can vary a little. See
the diagram to the left for the precise
70 Degrees angles.

30 Degrees

MESA Fighter J-20 Plane Plans www.mesarcfoamfighters.com

 Basic User Agreements
About the MESArcFF Program

Disclaimer (Please Read)

·This is a design template for a high performance, high speed RC aircraft. This plane should only be built and flown by
experienced Pilots with adequate skill to fly fast, maneuverable planes.
·DO NOT fly this plane where it can endanger people, livestock or property.
·ANY PERSONS DECIDING TO BUILD AND FLY THIS PLANE DOES SO AT HIS/HER OWN RISK AND LIABILITY. MESA
RCFOAMFIGHTERS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PLANE.
·This plane should only be launched via the side launch method. Do not attempt to launch from the top or bottom of
the fuselage. Doing so can cause EXTREME BODILY HARM if any hand or body part comes into contact with the fast
spinning propeller.
·All minors should fly under the supervision of an adult or guardian.

Copy Disclaimer
The MESArcFF grants permission for this plan
to be copied at local copy houses for personal
use only. This plan may not be sold, or Altered
to remove the MESArcFF contact information
or any instructions.

Contact MESArcFF:
mesarcfoamfighters@gmail.com

About the MESA rcFoam Fighters

The MESArcFF program is unique in that it applies STEM based skills through the use of Scratch Build Remote Control Aircraft, it
is the only MESA program in the state that has this kind of curriculum in practice. Students learn and study the physics of flight
such as hydrofoils, aerodynamics, center of gravity, drag, lift, and thrust. Students’ mathematical skills are applied by use of
measurement as well as science skills through the use of RC electronics. The creative opportunity is endless and the boost of
confidence is insurmountable when the maiden flight of students' creations is a success. Students conduct international
communication through their YouTube channel with engineers across the world, helping them perfect their ideas and
projects. The MESA rcFoam Fighters program continues to grow each year, attracting over 100 students in Season 3 of its
creation. Due to the program's success, there are schools across the nation wanting to adopt the curriculum of scratch build
aviation. The MESArcFF program is currently working on how to get this curriculum out to schools so they can continue to
grow this concept of applying Math, Engineering, and Science by use of Scratch Build Remote Control Aviation.

MESA Fighter J-20 Plane Plans www.mesarcfoamfighters.com

 TEMPLATE ASSEMBLY KEY PLAN
(rc Model Airplane Construction Plans)

MESA rcFoam Fighters

MF-J20 Template
(Design by Colby Struckman)
(CAD Drawing by Jake Marshall)
(Template Rev 1.1 - Copyright MESA rcFoam Fighters

INSTRUCTIONS (Print to Fit)

(PRINT ALL TEMPLATE SHEETS. CUT AND ASSEMBLE AS SHOWN
USE SCOTCH TAPE TO SECURE SHEETS TOGETHER.

BOTTOM FUSELAGE BOTTOM FUSELAGE

PLATE PIECE PLATE PIECE
MF-J20 MF-J20

Fold Line

BOTTOM STABILIZER x2
MESArcFF TIP ALERT! MF-J20 See build notes on Page 2
for Bottom Stabilizer Angle.
Make single cut incision MESArcFF TIP ALERT!
lines halfway into foam
Cut side by side notches
board to help curve the BOTTOM FUSELAGE
for motor mount.
shape of the top
nose. PLATE PIECE
MF-J20

Cut notch for top fuselage

Cut notch for top fuselage

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

FUSELAGE TOP NOSE

on this side
Make single cut incision
on this side

Belly Pan's Edge lines halfway into foam

board to help curve the
shape of the bottom

COG 5" From Belly Pan Edge

fuselage.

MOTOR BRACKET
MF-J20
MF-J20

Bevel all
ing edges
MOTOR BRACKET
MF-J20

inside lead
inside lead
Fold Line

ing edges
Bevel all
BOTTOM FUSELAGE
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20

BOTTOM FUSELAGE
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20

CANOPY PIECE
MF-J20

BOTTOM FUSELAGE PIECE

Lin MF-J20
ld
Fo
LEFT VERTICAL

Bevel inside leading edge @ 25 Deg.

Bevel inside leading edge @ 25 Deg.

STABILIZER
MF-J20 See build notes on Page 2
for Vertical Stabilizer Angle. e
Lin
ld
Fo

Fold Line

Fold Line
Cut notch on this side for Right Wing Support.

Cut notch on this side for Left Wing Support.

Fold Line

Fold Line
Front of Support towards nose cone.
Front of Support towards nose cone.

Fold Line

Fold Line
RIGHT WING SUPPORT

LEFT WING SUPPORT

MF-J20

MF-J20

TOP FUSELAGE PLATE PIECE

TOP FUSELAGE PLATE PIECE

BOTTOM FUSELAGE PIECE

RIGHT VERTICAL
STABILIZER
MFJ-20
Fold Line

Fold Line
side.
Cut notch for main wing on this

Cut notch for main wing on this

Bevel inside cut @45Deg to allow for bending inward.

Bevel inside @45Deg to allow for bending inward.

MF-J20

MF-J20

MF-J20
side.

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

Fold Line

Fold Line

Bevel all lines on the

inside surface of the top
fuselage plate identified
by the dashed lines
@ 45 deg.
RWS

LWS

Cut notch on this side for Right Wing Support.

Cut notch on this side for Left Wing Support.

MAIN WING PIECE MAIN WING PIECE

MF-J20 MF-J20
Stabilizer all the way through.
Stabilizer all the way through.

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

Cut notch for Vertical
Cut notch for Vertical

Bevel bottom side of wing

MESArcFF TIP ALERT! to create elevron.

Bevel bottom side of wing

to create elevron.

LEFT Elevron RIGHT Elevron

MF-J20 MF-J20
 MESArcFF TIP ALERT!
Make single cut incision
lines halfway into foam
board to help curve the
shape of the top
nose.
FUSELAGE TOP NOSE

MF-J20
 BOTTOM FUSELAGE
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

Cut side by side notches
for motor mount.

Cut notch for top fuselage

on this side

MOTOR BRACKET
MF-J20

MOTOR BRACKET
MF-J20
 BOTTOM FUSELAGE

Cut notch for top fuselage

on this side
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20
COG 5" From Belly Pan Edge

Fold Line
Fold Line
 BOTTOM FUSELAGE
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20

Belly Pan's Edge

BOTTOM FUSELAGE
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20
BOTTOM STABILIZER x2
MF-J20 See build notes on Page 2
for Bottom Stabilizer Angle.

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

Make single cut incision
lines halfway into foam
board to help curve the
shape of the bottom
fuselage.
Bevel all
es
ding edg

inside lea
inside lea

ding edg
Bevel all

es
Front of Support towards nose cone.
Front of Support towards nose cone.
 BOTTOM FUSELAGE
PLATE PIECE
MF-J20

LEFT VERTICAL
STABILIZER
MF-J20 See build notes on Page 2
for Vertical Stabilizer Angle.
Cut notch on this side for Left Wing Support.
Fold Line
Fold Line
Cut notch on this side for Right Wing Support.
 CANOPY PIECE
MF-J20

e
Lin
ld
Fo

e
Lin
ld
Fo
Bevel inside leading edge @ 25 Deg.

Fold Line

Fold Line

Fold Line
MF-J20

BOTTOM FUSELAGE PIECE

Fold Line

Bevel inside leading edge @ 25 Deg.

 RIGHT VERTICAL
STABILIZER
MFJ-20
side.
Cut notch for main wing on this
e. LEFT WING SUPPORT
MF-J20
ne. RIGHT WING SUPPORT
side.
MF-J20 Cut notch for main wing on this
TOP FUSELAGE PLATE PIECE

TOP FUSELAGE PLATE PIECE

Fold Line

Fold Line
MF-J20

MF-J20

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

Bevel all lines on the
inside surface of the top
fuselage plate identified
by the dashed lines
@ 45 deg.
Bevel inside cut @45Deg to allow for bending inward.

Fold Line

BOTTOM FUSELAGE PIECE

MF-J20

Fold Line
Bevel inside @45Deg to allow for bending inward.
RWS

LWS

MESArcFF TIP ALERT!

Bevel bottom side of wing
to create elevron.

LEFT Elevron
MF-J20
 Cut notch for Vertical
Stabilizer all the way through.
MAIN WING PIECE
MF-J20
 Cut notch on this side for Left Wing Support.
Cut notch on this side for Right Wing Support.
 Cut notch for Vertical
Stabilizer all the way through.

MF-J20
MAIN WING PIECE
MESArcFF TIP ALERT!
Bevel bottom side of wing
to create elevron.

RIGHT Elevron
MF-J20