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Old 12-20-2005, 09:32 PM
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Hey just have some ideas for a 60 size profile plane. How thick should the fuse be? I was thinking of useing foam for the center and sheet it with balsa and ply. And how about a flat wing, no airfoil, how would that work? I would just like it to be light,simple and fun. This would be more of a test bed then anything else. Thanks for the help. Merry Christmas. Mike
Old 12-20-2005, 10:15 PM
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Foam is poor for structural integrity.
On a larger plane fashioned after a 3D foamie, more conventional structure would be better.
On the wing, real leading edge, a goodly spar, and trailing edge for the surface hinges, with foam only for the shape.
Old 12-23-2005, 09:07 AM
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foam fuse, sheeted with balsa with a ply doubler up front. 85" w.s. and 85" length. ZDZ 120 for power.


here's a link to OMP. alot of their planes use this construction.
http://ohiomodelplanes.com
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Old 12-23-2005, 09:09 PM
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Very cool ultimate Mrbig. Thanks for all the info. What kind of square inches of wing area should I shoot for for this project?
Old 12-24-2005, 09:43 AM
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OMP's Yak has 1200 squares and everyone likes it. If I were you, I would buy that kit and go from there. Cheaper.
The arf's are on sale for 199.00.

Just seen your from Clinton. I deliver to the Home Depot and Fullerton Lumber every now and then.
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Thanks again, I started laying out the fuse on paper tonight. I'm thinking one inch wide foam and 1/16 inch doublers with 1/16 inch balsa. I will probably experiment with foam ribs with d tube construction for the wing. It might be cheeper to buy an arf then to scrach bulid but I enjoy the challenge of designing my own planes, and the thrill of flying my own stuff.
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I know the feeling.
Old 12-25-2005, 11:11 PM
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Yeah I'm the only one at my feild that even scratch builds from plans. Most guys dont even build kits. Mr.Bigg, we will have to get together some time and do some flyin. I see your only two and a half hours away.
Old 12-26-2005, 07:54 AM
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definitely. I know I plan on doing more flying this year than last.

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