1/8th scale B-1B
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It is Blue Styrofoam. http://www.southwestvault.com/home.html It is in Dallas Texas but they might be able to help you find some in England. Butch
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It is a commercial router. It is made by EZCNC. It's not the greatest machine but it is great for what I use it for. Yes that was the gear. It was 1/14th scale,it is going to enlarged. Paul Stelly is helping with the project, he will be making the gear and what ever else he wants to do. Butch
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Josh, the foam is known as Square Edge. It is the only type that is available in 4 inch thick sheets ( 2 ft by 8 ft slabs).
Good luck on your search.
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Good luck on your search.
Paul
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RE: 1/8th scale B-1B
Just a little question....
You have made the drawings, or you have find ??
I'd like very much B1... so I'd like to heva the drawings..... never say never... [8D]
You have made the drawings, or you have find ??
I'd like very much B1... so I'd like to heva the drawings..... never say never... [8D]
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I will be making molds, the wing will swing and as far as the turbines,I don't know yet. I hope to have everything operational when it is finished. Butch Sickels 817-223-0779 [email protected]
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HI Hustler58,
I am really impressed with your project, i am also doing same on my S Connie project, but wondering why did you used Blue foam instead of white foam, its is my understanding that blue foam is more denced and that is why its heavier in weight compaired to white foam?, other question is, after cutting out all the foam parts what will your next step be, are you planning to sheet the whole airframe with balsa sheeting or going to glass it over the foam....i am at that stage also so wondering my options currently...
Sammy
I am really impressed with your project, i am also doing same on my S Connie project, but wondering why did you used Blue foam instead of white foam, its is my understanding that blue foam is more denced and that is why its heavier in weight compaired to white foam?, other question is, after cutting out all the foam parts what will your next step be, are you planning to sheet the whole airframe with balsa sheeting or going to glass it over the foam....i am at that stage also so wondering my options currently...
Sammy
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This is going to be a Plug. I will be putting 3 layers of glass over the foam and filling and sanding it till it smooth. White foam expands and contracts to much. If you are planing on making more than one you should make plugs and molds.It is a pain but worth it in the long run.