build this in depron?
03-22-2009, 12:27 PM
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build this in depron?
Hi
I built this plane a few months ago, it was my first scratch build.
Now I want to build one in depron with full sheeted wings.
Is this a bad idea? Will it be heavier than the balsa version I buildt?
Cheers
I built this plane a few months ago, it was my first scratch build.Now I want to build one in depron with full sheeted wings.
Is this a bad idea? Will it be heavier than the balsa version I buildt?
Cheers
03-22-2009, 05:12 PM
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RE: build this in depron?
just found this on google, seems to be pretty good :
http://www.hobby-bench-buddy.ca/Bett...signs_foam.htm
http://www.hobby-bench-buddy.ca/Bett...signs_foam.htm
03-24-2009, 09:20 AM
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RE: build this in depron?
Apsolutely, you could build it with foam and I would think it would be lighter as well. I think you should go for it. I have seen amazing scale aircraft such as a b-25 which was replicated using the actually full scale plans. If it can be done in balsa it can be done in foam and probably faster too as you can cut the foam faster.
Thats what I wanted to hear!
03-24-2009, 10:50 AM
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RE: build this in depron?
This should help....and if he can do that you can do what you want easily.
[link=http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259789&page=3&pp=15]Link[/link]
Here is how to make the airfoil wings quick and easy. Just glue the curved tips together and sand them a bit. Recently, I made a wing with the end curved back for aerodynamic purposes and I cut both the top and bottom of the wing out together with them attached at the leading edge. Paint it first and then scared the leading edge on the inside. Put clear packing tape on the outside of the leading edge and put a square balsa rod through the center. Bend the leading edge to where the wings glues to the top and bottom of the rod and glue the trailing edge together. The curved part will still be open so glue it together and sand the edges so they are even. Quick and easy. I would have put a picture but I don't have it with me now. I think you will get the idea.
[link=http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259789&page=3&pp=15]Link[/link]
Here is how to make the airfoil wings quick and easy. Just glue the curved tips together and sand them a bit. Recently, I made a wing with the end curved back for aerodynamic purposes and I cut both the top and bottom of the wing out together with them attached at the leading edge. Paint it first and then scared the leading edge on the inside. Put clear packing tape on the outside of the leading edge and put a square balsa rod through the center. Bend the leading edge to where the wings glues to the top and bottom of the rod and glue the trailing edge together. The curved part will still be open so glue it together and sand the edges so they are even. Quick and easy. I would have put a picture but I don't have it with me now. I think you will get the idea.
