Bob Merrett Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I am looking to start sheeting my F9/37 this week and don't know why, but I just though I'd check out some weights. A sheet of A4 plasticard 10 thou/0.25mm thick weighs 17 grams and a sheet of very similar size of 1/16th balsa that I have pre-prepared weighs 19 grams. Still need to prepare the balsa after, whereas I could just paint straight on top the plasticard. All comments welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Bob I am starting to move away from the outer shell being balsa as it is getting so expensive. We all know weight is or enemy but outer shells could well be made of plastic or cardboard. As long as the wing(airfoil) and appenages are in working order, shell/sheet with cheaper alternatives. if you crash you crash and repairs are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Merrett Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yes BBC I know what you mean. There are some areas that I will cover with the card, but other areas I will have to stick with the 1/16 balsa as allowances have been made for just that. Maybe my next build I will look to make more use of the plasticard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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