RCU Forums - View Single Post - Building from plan
View Single Post
Old 01-05-2003 | 01:56 PM
  #16  
EXCAP232
My Feedback: (12)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,319
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Frederick, MD
Default Re: Plan outlines to balsa outlines

Originally posted by ditchit
OK, thanks again for all the replies. Another stupid question but if I have the plan on paper how do I transfer the outlines of the ribs etc onto the balsa so I can start cutting ? There's normally a good and a bad way to do everything and I guess you only find the best way by asking !
Options:
1. Make a copy and use removable contact cement to attach to the wood. Cut through the paper pattern then remove the pattern.

2. Make a copy and put the print side onto the wood. Apply heat from and iron which will transfer the ink to the wood. (This is my fovorite method as it is quick and accurate).

3. Make a plastic template to trace around onto the wood with a marker.

:thumbup:

EXCAP232