Colin Low 2 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 23/08/2024 at 22:19, i12fly said: I've played with Hobbycraft foam board.... but... How did you manage to get those lovely smooth curves on the fuselage? I12fly. I just followed the video above, and sort of Papermachie the cowl and canopy to smooth over the lines.....just bit of newspaper dippe din white Pva glue. Colin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Low 2 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 On 24/08/2024 at 10:03, Daren Cogdon said: That is nice. And it just so happens that I have four sheets of the stuff kicking around here. What's your power setup? Daren, The set up came via george at 4max. Seem to remember it was on of his 2834 outrunnermotors, I chose this option as being able to run 4s or 3s depending on the prop fitted. Its flown with the 4S set up and only draws 39Amps. Think the prop is a 10X7. He thought the FT motor quoted was a bit under powered, so we went for the upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 Cheers for that, Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 On 24/08/2024 at 19:58, Eric Robson said: Elite models on line now stock Maker foam it comes in 30" x40" sheets folded in two for transport. It is advertised at 15 sheets for £125 which is about £8. 30 per sheet. You got me all excited saying that Elite Models stock Maker Board but unfortunately it seems the same as other UK stocks I have found over the last few years - just the 8mm stuff. As far as I can see the 5mm stuff disappeared from the UK about 5 years ago but 8mm stuff has been really available. The Flite Test models use the 5mm board. They do list 5mm board, as do several other stores but always 'out of stock' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 That's a shame Nigel, it was good to work with, less chance of splitting than foamboard. 8mm is too thick for sheeting or much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDB Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 14 hours ago, Nigel Heather said: You got me all excited saying that Elite Models stock Maker Board but unfortunately it seems the same as other UK stocks I have found over the last few years - just the 8mm stuff. As far as I can see the 5mm stuff disappeared from the UK about 5 years ago but 8mm stuff has been really available. The Flite Test models use the 5mm board. They do list 5mm board, as do several other stores but always 'out of stock' Not used it but there is this stuff https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=80390 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Low 2 Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 White Foam Board 5mm A1 | Hobbycraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Cogdon Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 I was debating whether to use the Hobbycraft foam board, or the sheets of blue 5mm XPS that I have lying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 9 hours ago, PDB said: Not used it but there is this stuff https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=80390 Looks interesting but can't find much about it. Anyone know whether it is easy to remove the paper covering or how light it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Leeds model shop, have it in stock in various thickness, it is cheaper than the Pitchler EPP they stock. It's something I would like to see before buying, the 3mm may be OK to sheet wings, down side is its only 300mm wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Low 2 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 12 hours ago, Nigel Heather said: Looks interesting but can't find much about it. Anyone know whether it is easy to remove the paper covering or how light it is? Nigel, I use an Iron (clothes one, not a film covering iron) on a low temp, and it softens the adhesive. Then you can gently pull away the paper. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Looking at the leeds ms Pitchler foam it may not gave paper on as it states it is smoother than Depron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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