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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-21-2003, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By sz0pa148

RE: spitfire kit

Thanks,

both look very nice - however I'm looking for something I could actually build, because I fell its going to be a long winter here in Syracuse [&o]


Mike
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-21-2003, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By sz0pa148

spitfire kit

Hello,

I'm trying to but a spitfire kit for a .40 size engine. Do any of you guys know where I could find one? I tried major places like tower hobbies or hobby lobby but can't find anything.
...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-06-2003, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By sz0pa148

RE: Wing question

Thanks guys,

Yea, I only worry about the 1/4 to 3/8 on the leading edge. Did any of you ever tried spray painting LE after the wing was bagged? I use this vacuum bagging method in making of...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-05-2003, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By sz0pa148

Wing question

My question is about a method of glassing wings, where mylar is used as a release material. I know that using this method you can "paint" your wings, by spray painting the mylars. I tried doing...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-14-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,713
Posted By sz0pa148

Building full-molded F5B-ships (Raketenwurm and Eisvogel)

Marcus,

Awesome job!! Where can I find more info about the way you make your fuselage?? Also, when you join the two halves of the fuse, how strong is the joint? Did you ever have problems with...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-13-2003, 03:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By sz0pa148

Have u bought these videos?

Troy,

Both DVD's are pretty good if you worked with composites before. Hayman makes this stuff look very easy, however it will take a lot of experimenting to get this stuff to work. Also, he...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-07-2003, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,043
Posted By sz0pa148

sailplane airfoils

Nick,

From my experience, I would cut a foam wing core and vacuum bag the entire thing with fiberglass. The process is quick and easy. If you are making fairly thin wings you can keep the foam...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-06-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,043
Posted By sz0pa148

sailplane airfoils

Hey Nick,

Sounds like a cool project - I was planning on doing something along the same lines at my school. However, right now I'm working on bunch of composite wings for wind tunnel testing.
...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
07-28-2003, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By sz0pa148

mylar???

So far I found a 0.02" mylar at a local arts store. Would this be too thick to conform to the core? Do you guys think I should just experiment a bit and see how the wing comes out?

Mike
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
07-18-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By sz0pa148

mylar???

thanks guys,

can you get this stuff in an arts store, or is ordering the only way to get mylar???

mike
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
07-15-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By sz0pa148

mylar???

Hi All,

Could somebody give me bit of info about mylar material that is commonly used for vacuum bagging of wings? What thickness should I look for, and where exactly do I buy this stuff??

Mike
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-17-2003, 02:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 699
Posted By sz0pa148

VOYAGER Pro 400

Hi all,

Just curious if any of you guys ever tried flying the VOYAGER Pro 400 electric glider from K&A Models Unlimited. I like the price - but I can't find any info about it. Any good/bad...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-02-2003, 04:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 509
Posted By sz0pa148

racing wheels

Hi,

I'm looking for 3" racing wheels and the only thing I can find is 2.25" at TowerHobbies. Does any one know a place where I could get that size??

Thanks,

Mike
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-27-2003, 04:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By sz0pa148

carbon fiber fuse

Hi Guys,

What in you're opinion is the best way to give a carbon fiber fuselage (vacuum bagged with nylon peel ply as a top layer) a very smooth and shiny surface. I used nylon peel ply in order...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-25-2002, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By sz0pa148

epoxy???

Thanks guys!

Yes, using a slow curing epoxy system is definitely better. I took over someones project, and unfortunately, I have large amount of 2020 hardener (from Fibreglast) - which I have to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-24-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By sz0pa148

epoxy???

Does any one know if I can extend the pot life of epoxy by using less hardener, or will that just make the epoxy a lot weaker??
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-08-2002, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By sz0pa148

trailing edges - vacuum bagged fiberglass wing

Thanks Kevin,

For my lay up I used the System 2000 Epoxy resin, with the 2060 Hardener (available at Fibreglast).
Now that I think about it – I started working on my wing way too early (about a...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-07-2002, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By sz0pa148

trailing edges - vacuum bagged fiberglass wing

I'm trying to manufacture a vacuum bagged fiberglass wing, and I have a problem with getting good trailing edges. My foam core is sanded to a sharp point at the trailing edge. I wrap the core in 3...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
07-07-2002, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By sz0pa148

trailing edges - vacuum bagged fiberglass wing

Hi!!

I'm trying to manufacture a vacuum bagged fiberglass wing, and I have a problem with getting good trailing edges. My foam core is sanded to a sharp point at the trailing edge. I wrap the...
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