Graham Davies 3 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Some way into my latest foam build; 74" (1/6 scale) spitfire Mk1. Some balsa in this build, mostly for hinge points. The wings have 6mm square pine spars from B&Q. Some ply where I need strength, and fresh air where I don't! Glass clothed, applied with B&Q water based varnish. Works a treat, is light, dead easy to do and provides a tough finish to the foam. Graham 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, Graham Davies 3 said: Some way into my latest foam build; 74" (1/6 scale) spitfire Mk1. Some balsa in this build, mostly for hinge points. The wings have 6mm square pine spars from B&Q. Some ply where I need strength, and fresh air where I don't! Glass clothed, applied with B&Q water based varnish. Works a treat, is light, dead easy to do and provides a tough finish to the foam. Graham Grahame, what spec' glass cloth please. Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Very light Bas. 24g I think. Seems to be working well. I'll let you know how it finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Are the plans your own Graham? It's looking good so far. Mine is based on the Tony Nijhus free flight at ,72" it weighs 7lb with a 5s 5000 and flys great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 11 hours ago, Graham Davies 3 said: Very light Bas. 24g I think. Seems to be working well. I'll let you know how it finishes. Graham, when you identify it perhaps you could let me know. What type of cloth is it. Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Graham already said - it's 24g/m2 glasscloth, aka 0.6oz/sq yd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, leccyflyer said: Graham already said - it's 24g/m2 glasscloth, aka 0.6oz/sq yd. He did say' I think'. not a direct yes. I take your point though. Oops1. Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 While on this subject; I have a plastic item, a funnell, made of PP or PE ( Letters are oh so small) that I am thinking of using as the backward flange of an engine cowl.( cant think of a way to make one) Scottish Pioneer. Could I FG it to balsa?. Perhaps I should start another thread. Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDB Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 25 minutes ago, Basil said: He did say' I think'. not a direct yes. I take your point though. Oops1. Bas I'm glassing a foam slope soaring wing and using this cloth https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/25g-plain-weave-woven-glass-cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Basil said: While on this subject; I have a plastic item, a funnell, made of PP or PE ( Letters are oh so small) that I am thinking of using as the backward flange of an engine cowl.( cant think of a way to make one) Scottish Pioneer. Could I FG it to balsa?. Perhaps I should start another thread. Bas I meant to ask if the PE resin would attack the plastic (Styrene content). Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Upgrade my 'I think' to an 'it is'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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