Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Build a Foam Board Mini Lazy Bee Free Plans
In this video I will go over in detail on how to build a foam board Mini Lazy Bee from free plans available below for download.
The Clancy Aviation Lazy Bee is an iconic sport flying RC model airplane. First presented in the 1996 RC Modeler magazine, thousands of these models have been built in a range of sizes. The large, top mounted wing and deep fuselage make for a relaxing sport flying airplane. The Lazy Bee RC plane is simply fun to build and fly.
I downloaded one of the many Lazy Bee plans from the internet, see link below for the free plans. I decided to enlarge the plans by a factor of three. So for any measurement on the plans, I multiplied by 3 to get the full size of the part to draw into the foam board. The Mini Lazy Bee is a great scratch build and first RC foam board airplane.
I used 3/16" foam board, hot glue and some 5 minute epoxy for the model construction. Model was built in two days with a completed weight (with battery) of 4.8 ounces.
The Mini Lazy Bee flew great on its maiden flight. Plenty of power and responsive, the model flew just fine. This beginner RC airplane build is a perfect start for the modeler building an initial airplane.
Details:
Motor: Park BL250 (www.StevensAero.com)
5 x 3 prop
Spektrum AR620 receiver
Castle Talon 15 ESC
Hitec HS40 servos
2 cell lipo battery
Weight: 4.8 ounces
Mini Lazy Bee plans:
drive.google.com/file/d/1pKrH3wS3xTi2pnG9umIFEyTYJ7MLZG8L/view?usp=sharing
36" wing span foam board Lazy Bee:
youtu.be/DyN-iYmApX8
Pronto RC airplane build:
youtu.be/JyzHoJhU7Ms
Here is a link to my YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/c/TimMcKay56
Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Lazy Bee history
01:13 - Project overview
01:50 - Plans overview
02:25 - Fuselage construction
03:24 - Wing construction
05:05 - Construction details
07:28 - Completed Mini Lazy Bee
10:04 - Painting the model
10:51 - Maiden flight
13:20 - Flight debrief
14:30 - RC field outtakes!!
Build a Foam Board Mini Lazy Bee Free Plans
In this video I will go over in detail on how to build a foam board Mini Lazy Bee from free plans available below for download.
The Clancy Aviation Lazy Bee is an iconic sport flying RC model airplane. First presented in the 1996 RC Modeler magazine, thousands of these models have been built in a range of sizes. The large, top mounted wing and deep fuselage make for a relaxing sport flying airplane. The Lazy Bee RC plane is simply fun to build and fly.
I downloaded one of the many Lazy Bee plans from the internet, see link below for the free plans. I decided to enlarge the plans by a factor of three. So for any measurement on the plans, I multiplied by 3 to get the full size of the part to draw into the foam board. The Mini Lazy Bee is a great scratch build and first RC foam board airplane.
I used 3/16" foam board, hot glue and some 5 minute epoxy for the model construction. Model was built in two days with a completed weight (with battery) of 4.8 ounces.
The Mini Lazy Bee flew great on its maiden flight. Plenty of power and responsive, the model flew just fine. This beginner RC airplane build is a perfect start for the modeler building an initial airplane.
Details:
Motor: Park BL250 (www.StevensAero.com)
5 x 3 prop
Spektrum AR620 receiver
Castle Talon 15 ESC
Hitec HS40 servos
2 cell lipo battery
Weight: 4.8 ounces
Mini Lazy Bee plans:
drive.google.com/file/d/1pKrH3wS3xTi2pnG9umIFEyTYJ7MLZG8L/view?usp=sharing
36" wing span foam board Lazy Bee:
youtu.be/DyN-iYmApX8
Pronto RC airplane build:
youtu.be/JyzHoJhU7Ms
Here is a link to my YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/c/TimMcKay56
Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Lazy Bee history
01:13 - Project overview
01:50 - Plans overview
02:25 - Fuselage construction
03:24 - Wing construction
05:05 - Construction details
07:28 - Completed Mini Lazy Bee
10:04 - Painting the model
10:51 - Maiden flight
13:20 - Flight debrief
14:30 - RC field outtakes!!
