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Techniques for forming curved longerons.by Bhagat Dhillon (Written in 2003 - posted March 1, 2009) Here is a Tip of the Week the Bhagat had made at the end of 2003 that was never added. He shares a couple methods for forming curved longerons. |
A handy cutting jig to insure good joints.by Maurice (March 1, 2009) Maurice shares a handy cutting jig he developed that helps to get good wood to wood contact. Combine this with Micheal Heinrich's fuselage box technique. |
Build a straight fuselage box!by Michael J. Heinrich (January 17, 2009) Michael Heinrich gives us a step by step method to building straight fuselage boxes.This article has roots in a series of postings in our forum by Michael and other members. |
Keep your nose block aligned!by Ron Gosselin (January 17, 2009) Ron Gosselin of the Escadrille Harfang shows us how to positively attach and align nose blocks. |
Add framing to your canopy!by John Ernst (October 26, 2008) John Ernst shows us how he adds framing to "greenhouse" canopies using tissue and glue stick. |
Carve a balsa prop with Wout Moermanby Wout Moerman (September 12, 2008) Wout Moerman shows us how he carves a balsa prop using a laminated blank as his example. He follows this up with ideas on choosing a prop, some prop calculations, some notable examples, and finally tells how to design our own prop block. Includes a downloadable .pdf version of the article. |
Fuselage construction using reed.by John Regalbuto (September 12, 2008) John Regalbuto gives us some insights into using reed for building fuselages that are strong and light. Join John as he shows us how to use some classic materials in a new way. |
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the XB-42 "Mixmaster"by Wout Moerman (Jun 22, 2007) A Herbert Weiss design from the early 1940's, and winner of the "Weiss Minute Model Cookup" event at the SFA Forum. This unique scale subject includes pusher prop, dual canopies, and glazed nose section. |
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New Millennium Sleek-Streekby Clint Brooks (Apr 29, 2007) Inspired by the original Sleek-Streek, this sheet-balsa model is an even better performer. This detailed construction article includes flight trimming instructions, and FREE PLANS! |
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Faster Method For Stick Fuselagesby Marcel Lavoie (Jan 26, 2007) Tired of the tedious fitting of uprights and crossmembers to fuselage structures? Marcel's got the cure! Simple homemade tools make cutting quick and easy, yielding parts that fit beautifully. Complete instructions included. |
The Twisterby Matthew B. Payne (Oct 7, 2006) Check out Matt's creative new system for forming prop blades. Permits superb control of undercamber, twist, blade straightness, and washout. FREE PLANS included! |
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Candy Wrapper - 26" SAL R/C Gliderby Andy Mitas (Aug 22, 2006) This side-arm launch (SAL) glider is a great way to do some schoolyard thermal hunting. FREE PLANS are provided for this inexpensive, durable, and easy-to-build model! |
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