tec319

what 1/8 ply wood is GP using in there kits ? Birch ? They call it lite ply. need to beef up the landing gear on my .40 extra.

Im wondering if this is the stuff they use>
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJD33&P=ML

Kimhoff

My Feedback: (22)

The stuff from Tower is 5 ply. The lite ply is usually 3 ply. The 5 ply will work fine.

SST

My Feedback: (2)

Lite ply is end grain junk wood between two sheets of Poplar. For gear or engine mounting, I'd replace it with regular (read 'real') plywood.

DaveB

I second SST's recommendation. Go down to your LHS and pick up a piece of aircraft ply. Midwest supplies various sizes. It doesn't cost too much and it is far superior to what comes with kits.

DaveB

DavidAgar

My Feedback: (108)

I have to agree. Go some real ply at the hobby shop. Good Luck, Dave

MinnFlyer

My Feedback: (4)

Ditto, it doesn't matter what THEY use - Use the good stuff.

Note: GP uses the good stuff too - where it counts, like firewalls, LG and wing hold-down Blocks etc.

Lite ply is only used in less stressful areas.

tec319

Thanks for the info fellas.