Go Back  RCU Forums > RC Airplanes > Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
Need help - Building from scratch >

Need help - Building from scratch

Community
Search
Notices
Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD If you are starting/building a project from scratch or want to discuss design, CAD or even share 3D design images this is the place. Q&A's.

Need help - Building from scratch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-08-2003 | 01:56 AM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 67
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Boca Raton, FL
Default Need help - Building from scratch

I need help.
I am attempting to build my first plane from scratch. Actually an electric thermal glider. I have the airfoil that I want to use - RG15 - and have done research on how to cut the foam wings. I built and tested the foam cutter – works great. Will use balsa to sheet the wing.
I am going to make the wing 110” from tip to tip.
My problem is the body. I am not sure what length to make the body. I also would like to make the body out of fiberglass but again not sure how to do this. Balsa and plywood is always an option for the body but ideally I would like to make it out of fiberglass.
If you have any ideas on what length/thickness the body should be, or how to make it, please e-mail me at:
[email protected]

I would appreciate any information that one has to offer.
Thank you
Old 02-08-2003 | 03:19 AM
  #2  
WORNBOOTS's Avatar
My Feedback: (33)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,147
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Texas, TX
Default Need help - Building from scratch

Kougar

Here are some links, May help
www.nesail.com/foamtemp.htm
www.nextcraft.com/foamwingsandparts.html

Do a search for Sailair? (spelling) If I rember right its the same size Your are building, Don't recall who made it at this time.
It was an excellant flyer
Hope it helps: Dan Z

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.