Ed,

I had never seen or even heard about "milled" fiberglass before. Thanks for mentioning it. What does the stuff look like? How finely "milled" is it? Does it add strength or just substance? I do use the same epoxy you've pictured and agree that it's as good as it gets, but did purchase some "Aeropoxy" (as recommended by many, but haven't tried it yet) for the actual glassing to come. Did an Internet search for hard maple 1/2" stock and didn't find a good source. I did find some heavier stock, but I don't have access to a planer. I'll keep looking, but I may have to go with your approach.

Unfortunately, my LHS is about 50 miles from my home. I keep trying to convince them to open a "branch" in our area. There's probably 100 people flying RC in my local area (that I know of), and no LHS closer than a 1 1/2 hour drive (each way). Ed, I'd like to make a one-time picture post (unless you'd like to see more of what I'm doing). Hope you don't mind.... I want to respect that this is your thread, and I'm not planning to start one.

David, these are for you..... As you can see, just started framing up the fuselage (just a trial fit... no glue as of these pictures - glued now, and currently adding triangular stock).


Greg