Brian Taylor 1/8th Scale F4u Corsair
09-24-2009, 12:36 AM
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Brian Taylor 1/8th Scale F4u Corsair
Hi I am new to scratch building but have built and repaired for many years. I was wondering why in the BT Plan for the corsiar the skin is Planks of 3/8 X 1/8 balsa rather than just using full sheets?
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09-24-2009, 12:57 AM
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RE: Brian Taylor 1/8th Scale F4u Corsair
Lots of compound curves can be very difficult to sheet. Also, you will often get sagging between formers when sheeting which can be avoided by planking. I usually sheet as much as possible and only plank where the compound curves make it impossible.
09-29-2009, 09:10 AM
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RE: Brian Taylor 1/8th Scale F4u Corsair
you can bend 1/8 balsa , it just takes a little time and water , i dont plank if i can help it. in the areas where there is a compound bend
as chad says you may have to , for instance the dauntless i'm doing i may have to aft of the rear canopy where the curves are a little severe. i've got the BT CORSAIR Plans . let me know how your doing. there are some excellent threads on RCSCALE BUILDER
as chad says you may have to , for instance the dauntless i'm doing i may have to aft of the rear canopy where the curves are a little severe. i've got the BT CORSAIR Plans . let me know how your doing. there are some excellent threads on RCSCALE BUILDER
