brendonv

Hey i want to make a micro plane from scratch, do i have to curve the foam or can i make straight wings? Also what do i cut the foam with, wats the best material to stick it together and what foam is the best? And lucky last wats better foam or balsa?

Plz answer my questions, the main one is the straight wing but if you could answer most of them it would be great.

Thnx

From Brendon.v

Mike Taylor

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Brendon, the answer to all of your questions are: It Depends...

It depends on what you want to do, what you have (or can afford) to do it with, and what do know how to do. For the best background reading, try this link to[link=http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84771]Mirco Thread Index[/link]. It has explanations of most of the questions you could ask, plans for a number of models, links to all sorts of resourses. It covers everything from making 'Bit' car conversions (the little zip-zap R/C cars) to winding your own brushless motors...

Neurotex

Thanks Mike, I've been looking for just a site. The one I built from
balsa and plastic wrap from my Aero Soarer flew but not as well as
the original AS. It was a bit too heavy. I need more practise building
these light weights as every little bit counts when it comes to weight.
The wings had some dihedral but no airfoil. Having a slight airfoil
I believed would've of helped keep it afloat when the battery started
getting low.
I've been thinking of combining the Havok Heli with the Aero Soarer
and try again with an even lighter plane. Only problem is trying to
get the Havok to work with rudder control.
brendonv, I'm pretty much at the state where you're at getting as much
info as possible. Trail & error seems to be the best teacher.
All I can say is build it as light as possible.