How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

I have always been intrigued at how a composite airplane (particularly jet) is built. Has anyone got any good resources to show me how it's done?

If anyone can shed light on the basics here that would be great.

I would love to have a go at building my own and see if I can come up with an original model:D

I think it may be beyond my ability but would still love to know.

Thanks.

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

Darren

Have a look at the new issue of Jetpower magazinewhere the Seidlemeir team's Mirage for the WJM is reviewed. An absolutely stunning amount of work has gone into this project. I don't think our American friends should be planning their winning speeches quite yet!

Having said that the American team's models also look first class!

John

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

Try looking at Mike James' website. A LOT of info on there about scratch building and making molds and stuff. :D

www.nextcraft.com

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

check out this step-by-step ...

http://su27projekt.phpbuero.de/inhaltindex.htm



Wojtek

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

Scratch building is easy. You just need a drawing, make a plug, then a mold and a finished part. Simple

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

Butch,
You make it sound way too easy man!
It does take a lot work and it's not uncommon for people to spend months just making a plug. I want to try it myself sometime for big plane and have studied different techniques from all over the net, but it's just way to time consuming for me right now. I am however am in the process of finishing the templates of cross sections for a smaller YF-23 but even that is time consuming I have been finding. One thing I really like are composite wings like on the Roo I was flying had. I just hate the hassle of sheeting foam, glassing, sanding, more sanding, filling, more sanding etc.

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

Gigantic SR-71


http://www.mmrca.org/lance/sledframe.html

RE: How do I 'scratch build' a composite jet?
 

That SR-71 is going to be awesome!