Daren Cogdon Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 So, I figured I'd better put my money where my mouth is and post up a pic of my pile of parts! They're a bit rough, but there they are..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Is UHU Por the go-to glue for Depron or XPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Yes - superb stuff, especially when used as a contact adhesive and has a lot more uses than just gluing foam. Excellent for resticking servo tapes, vinyl stickers for markings etc if they have been removed for repairs or maintenance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 I did wonder, as I've not used it a great deal before (being more used to hot glue on the FT Spit). I did try the hot glue on a few scrap pieces, and it seemed pretty strong. I tried a few longer pieces sandwiched together (as if I was doing the wing), and it was quite solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john davidson 1 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Hot glue can be used everywhere ,fast and strong , downside is can be heavy if used liberally and can melt depron. One useful trick is to tack weld while other glue is setting if rubber bands or clothes pegs cannot be used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concept2 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Hi All.. Sorry for the slight hijack… is this 5mm foam from B and Q suitable for our models, and laser cutting? https://www.diy.com/departments/vitrex-classic-5mm-foam-laminate-solid-wood-underlay-panels-9-76m-/5011204608997_BQ.prd thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 4 hours ago, concept2 said: Hi All.. Sorry for the slight hijack… is this 5mm foam from B and Q suitable for our models, and laser cutting? https://www.diy.com/departments/vitrex-classic-5mm-foam-laminate-solid-wood-underlay-panels-9-76m-/5011204608997_BQ.prd thanks chris Yes Chris, this is made from mostly the same stuff Graham 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Starkloff Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I started building a Beech 18, same 1/6 scale as my Westland Whirlwind 🙂 Regards, Timo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 So, a while back, I accidentally found a website for a company called J-Wings, who do a small range of foam kits in a similar fashion to Flite Test. And yes, they do a Spitfire kit. Naturally I bought it! Think it's about time I started putting it together.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concept2 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Thanks Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 So, I started cutting some bits out last night.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 A few bits on the go: 1) Spitfire fuselage with some new markings. 2) New Spitfire fuselage to be cut out soon. 3) Takeshi wings ready to be shaped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Thompson Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Hi Chaps, can I add my little project. It's intended as a follow-on club project after the spitty contest last year. The idea is to use the same kit we used for the spitty i.e. the value electronics kit. Of course there will be difference, for starter there are 4 SG90 servos, the motor I'm recommending is the 2212-1000kv instead of the 1400kv motor. Of course, being a glider, it needs a folding prop and a speed controller with break function, which unfortunately will add a little to the cost of parts. Once we have a good few of these built, the intention is to do a comp with timed motor run (20 second ish) and then glide. Longest glide wins, with extra point for spot landing. This is the prototype, It's flow a couple of times so far, and it's flies really well, and now we have an ESC with a break the glide is better than I ever expected. Can't wait to see how see preforms when there is some thermal activity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 A friend of mine got me some cut-down arrow shafts from her local archery club, so I'm looking at maybe modifying an old Spit plan to have a KFM-4 wing. The arrow shafts would be used as spars to give the wings a bit more strength. Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 So, for various reasons, my winter projects haven't quite gone according to plan! That said, I have built something - it's based on the J-wings Spitfire kit that I had (which, sadly, fell to bits!), but I have no idea what power setup it will now need! I made it from 3mm Westfoam-type material. Wingspan is roughly 30ins. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Have just seen this, if anyone else is contemplating building the Thunderbob, Takeshi or the Spitty.... https://www.4-max.co.uk/customermodels147.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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