Correx or xps foam for new model

[Christopher Morris 2]

Hi, was looking around for a simple kit to fly rc electric plane & there is a few out there, like the ben buckles & alike, but not quite what I was looking for. I have also seen many good models that are more or less hand designed & are very good for a very low price. I Would look at it being a 2 or 3 servo trainer type &
I thought i would try to build one, Mabey from plans with some adaptation.
1. Has anyone found better materials to use & avoid
2. Can you see any problem making the fuselage wider for ease of working on?
This would still be tapered.
3. What sort of thickness on materials

[Steve Houghton 1]

Hi Christopher - a few of us in the slope soaring communitee have had some fun flying PSS gliders made from correx. It's fairly easy to work with but sometimes locating a supplier who can supply in large sheets can be a problem. There are loads of plans on line for both gliders and powered models, particularly from one particular group of modellers in S Africa.

[Christopher Morris 2]

Ah!, Like it Steve. I have looked around & lots of white 8x4x4mm correx sheets, but just trying to find an outlet that will do less than 25 sheets @ £80 which is only £3.20 a sheet, but not building that many. lol.
Did you find a certain thickness better to use & was any particular glue preferred? Thanks.

Chris.

[Christopher Morris 2]

Ah, posted twice by mistake.

Edited By Christopher Morris 2 on 31/07/2020 13:47:34