demonfrog

Hello i am planning to make a wing in ground effect plane. it should have a wingspan of about 3 ft. 5 in. i will cover the foam wings with fiberglass and epoxy, or mabeye ultracote.. does anyone have experience building these? i'm only 16 and i have never scratch built something before. any help is appreciated. thx.
Demon

dicknadine

whats your plan, 3VU, look like? might be able to help. dick

demonfrog

I don't have a 3 view yet, i don't even know where to start.
I may just save up and buy a kit like the drag'n'fly or something.
but if i can scratch build one i will because there is an abvious prive difference.
All i know is it will prolly be foam covered in epoxy and fiberglass.
Demon

dicknadine

sounds good. NO problem. all of my contoured foam block is used as foundation for the balsa plank stripping, 1/16x1/2. usually 3 to 4 layers cris-crossed 45 degrees with last one length wise. I use contact cement to hold each strip/layer down. it gives a fantastic contour and strengh. after the exterior contour is completley finished-- sanded,etc. then cut out the foam plug. it works and is strong. all kinds of odd contours can be fabricated this way. you now have a surface ready for covering. hope this helps you and others. dick