So I've been doing a lot of research, getting ready to build my first 3d foamie. I've just read a whole bunch of different Depron vs EPP comparisons, however there is one question I still can't seem to find the answer to.

If Depron pretty much breaks to bits any time you have a small crash, and EPP is nearly indestructible, then why do people still use Depron?

I've been looking at lots of different sites with diy plans, and most of them seem to use Depron, couldn't find many that use epp. My favorite so far is ********.com, and all their planes are made of depron. (I've been thinking about building their free extra 300 for my first plane).

Heres the only things I can think of...
1. I've heard that EPP isn't as stiff as depron, but can't you just use a couple carbon tubes? I see alot of the depron planes use carbon tubes anyways, so it doesn't seem that much trouble.
2. I've heard that depron is easier to glue, but EPP isn't really that hard is it? I heard hot glue works, as well as "welder" (similar go goop) works great, I've used those glues before and like them.

That's all I can think of so far, unless by chance depron planes just fly better or something? Even if they did, is it actually a big enough difference to make it worth flying a fragile plane you have to be so much more careful with, rather than a good strong plane you don't have to worry about much?

Thanks.

PS: If anyone happens to have a favorite EPP plane based off either free or cheap (like $10) plans, let me know what it is and why you like it?

> then why do people still use Depron? <

Because EPP looks awful! It has all of the charm of the packing material for a computer.

Before you cut out your own model go to www.bphobbies.com and look at their flat foam airplanes. I've had a couple of their Extras they are great. For $15.00 you get a kit all cut out ready to go, with carbon fiber tubes and control rods. While you are there look at the BL motors and ESC. I power my Extra with one of their 200 watt BL motors and a 20 amp speed control. I finish them with colored felt markers; come out very nice, cheap and fly fantastic. For $15.00 it just is'nt worth the trouble to cut your own. Their Enerland batteries are a good value too, 1200-1500 MAH would be fine for what you are building.

Good luck,
Oscar