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Old 10-11-2006, 10:11 AM
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Cptn. Krunch
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Default RE: PiccoZ Micro R/C heli

I got a PM that asked for a tutorial on building the bodies for a Picoo so here you go. Start with 1mm Zepron, you can get a sheet at Dairy Queen. You also need a bit of 3mm Depron. You could use the foam from a meat tray with the outer surface sanded off for weight savings. Draw an out line of the chopper you wish to build on the Zepron sheet, mapping out all the original choppers dimensions. Cut the foam and then make a strip for the bottom (the floor) and one for the top. I bent the top strip of foam to fit the contour of the heli. Glue with foam safe CA or Foam adhesive but use it lightly. Once the frame is all together, just sand to shape and decide if you want skids or gear. The skids you see in the pic are carbon rod and Depron. Now you should have a new little body ready for a magic marker paint job. Enjoy!
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