Balsa Model Airplane

Posted on | March 14, 2010 | 3 Comments

Balsa Model Airplane

What is the proper way to glue balsa sheeting over a balsa model airplane frame?

I want to cover my airplane frame with 1/16 inch balsa sheeting, sand it, seal it, and I was hoping someone could offer a few tips.

I built a R/C model plane years ago and covered mine in special strong airframe tissue which is designed for airframes and should be covered in dope, just see your local shopkeeper for advice.
In answer to your question however I reckon my solution would be to lightly score the balsa with a sharp craft knife every 1 CM from side to side along the top in order to bend it down and use a balsa glue - again see your local shop for this stuff.
Without seeing the model I cant really help any more with shaping, but balsa glue is the stuff to use for it is light. One final point is that by covering with balsa sheet you will add to the weight thereby requiring a larger engine for power. Good luck with the model and just cos you too are a model builder heres my webpage :-

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Need some help guys!!! know-it-alls are a must!!?

(or girls, sorry about the political incorrection)

I need a few questions answered, ill be brief, here they are:

1. Any free 3d website that will allow me to create my own aircraft or basically let me design what I want (I know its in the wrong topic but i want to save points.)

2. what is the pros and cons in a small craft propeller made of wood or metal

3. what is the best propeller design for the back of a flying craft ( like this -----o----- or <^> a triple propeller one)

4. what is the best sized propeller for a roughly 9-15 ft long craft ( remember the propeller is in the back!!!)

5. I need as much specs as you can give me on lawn mower motors, I need to know horsepower, rpm, wieght, size, gas consumption and any little tidbit about them (like cooling facts)

6.any free online airplane models (not the mini balsa wood ones) but actual how-to build a flying craft.

7. the price of aluminum rods, and sheets (please state any size and price)
TY!

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