ericrw Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 **LINK** This video (if I`ve been able to get it onto the forum), is the model that I`ve bought from the above American Company. I`m building it as per the video. The actual kit is approx £23 plus £8 Custom charge but the postage and the fee charged by Parcel Force, puts it up by another £30. Anyway I`m looking forward to the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avtur Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I'll be watching your progress building this .. looks fun. Also, I'm a regular watcher of Flitetest.com ... (IMHO) they do a really good job promoting the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Hello, Eric. I'm also a regular watcher of Flitetest and I must say some of their "foamboard" planes are belters, but the cost of getting their kits over here is just a bit much. Do you recognise the type of foamboard they're using? Is it something we could buy over here, do you think? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelH Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 They call it Dollar Tree foam. It is the board that consists of two sheets of paper with foam in between. I've bought mine from The Range and Hobbycraft . it costs a lot more than a dollar though. I bought ten sheets recently for just over twenty quid but I think that was a clearance price. i would have thought that there would bee nought interest over here for someone to organise a bulk buy so that the customs and shipping costs can be shared. I've recently seen sons one from Scotland do a similar thing with some old GWS kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Just tweaked the thread title Eric, hope that's ok. Yes I watch the Flitetest channel too, always enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy G. Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Try office supply outlets rather than craft stores, Staples sell it, although in my locale an independant has it chaper! Not sure if do it by mail ... wbsdirect.com ...Thats on the Isle of Wight btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well I`ve started the build and I`ve come to the conclusion that when Josh is demonstrating the build, he must have "one that I did earlier", as I`m even finding that rolling the Wing over is not as easy as it appears in the build. Even though I`ve got the same Glue Gun, that he is using. an Arrow 550,I`m having difficulty in getting an even flow of glue out of the gun even though it`s reached a hot temperature ! I`m sure that will come as I get use to it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Just ordered their. Baby Blender Bipe, so might report back when it arrives. I do like flite test, they do some very good reviews and I like their approach, puts the fun back into the hobby and all at minimal cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Beckett Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Has anyone used the foam board from the London Graphic Centre, 5 sheets of A1 5mm economy foam board for £24.95 plus £4.99 delivery. I am interested in building the FT flyer from the Flite Test plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Eric, and anyone else - could you please have a look at this link **LINK** Its from a stationery company called Viking and this is their presentation board (£28 + £3 delivery for a 10 x pack A1 size) Could you please "roll over" their photograph to see a close up view of the board and tell us if this is the same thing that the Flite Test boys are using. I'd be very grateful. Many thanks Ian Edited By IanR on 30/06/2014 20:44:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes ! It appears to be the same apart from the thickness. Flitetest use 4mm sheeting. Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Have you built this yet ? Wouldn't mind a crack at one of these myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericrw Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 I will be starting the build Jan/Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Have you got an idea how much it could cost when finished ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 i bought, assembled and flow the FT Baby Blender kit. Great, well thought out, innovative and cheap kit. However, their paper based posterboard is not that hard wearing. I have downloaded all their plans and am currently building their Bloody Wonder. I have found that hobbycraft shops sell A1 sized posterboard for £4 per sheet, or 2 sheets for £7. 2 sheets is enough for most of their planes. More importantly, it is not a paper foam sandwich, but a plastic foam sandwich, exactly the same as FTs, and same dimensions, but plastic is much better suited to UK weather and is easier to paint/add decals. **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 How thick is the hobbycraft board ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 its 5mm, i think FTs paper foamboard is 4mm. It shouldn't make much difference to a scratch build Edited By Reno Racer on 11/12/2014 06:27:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerOC Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 You can of course make you own. I rigged up a slicer board to cut 50mm standard polystyrene sheet (600mm wide). Buy a sheet of chip board from your hardware store. Glue/screw wooden rails separated by 600mm with a 25mm gap in the centre. Install 2 machine screws in the centre between the rails with nuts on each side of the board so that machine bolt head is about 25mm above the board. Using 26swg ni-chome wire make a strand that is about 700mm long. Put loops on each end and then put springs on each end. Anchor the springs into the board. You can now attach your bow cutter power leads to the wire. The threads on the screws anchor the wire and the wire must be on the face you are working towards. You can now set the wire to the exact height of the cut you need. All you have to do is push the foam board through the cutter to get the sheets you need. Sand the them and fill any grooves with light weight filler. You can then cover the board with light weight paper using PVA glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kennedy 4 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I notice that SMC do all Flitetest kits. Reasonable price as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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