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Old 09-30-2003 | 05:27 AM
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vikas1974
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From: ludhianaindia, INDIA
Default balsa wood types

i am making my first plane . i am using os .25 fx engine . will someone guide me what type (tech spec) of balsa will i need for whole project. i am absoloute beginner and i will be ordering balsa for the first time. i have heard of a grain, b grain and c grain type and other specs includin 1/32 , 2/32 etc. so what type do i need exactly ? i wish you let me know it in this format

For sheeting : balsa type and width
For spars : balsa type and width
For ribs : balsa type and width
and so on

i would also like to know other sites where airplane construction pics are available .


thanks

vikas