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Post by aviphysics on Feb 29, 2012 11:44:21 GMT -9
While searching for information on card-stock durability I found some people are making RC airplanes with papercraft. (Like this one paperkraft.blogspot.com/2010/11/remote-control-papercraft-airplane.html)I already have a supply of electric RC plain parts so I figure that this could be a fun way to use my new Silhouette Cameo to make some precision parts. If any of you know a good place to find information on this stuff please let me know.
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Post by Vermin King on Feb 29, 2012 13:30:34 GMT -9
I would check out papermodelers.com forum or zealot.com forum for a start. Someone from there would be able to point you in the right direction.
And I know I've seen some of the models used in RC models. Also a couple RC boats, though that would scare the bejeebers out of me. Can you imagine missing some waterproofing and your PAPER boat taking on water???
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Post by Sirrob01 on Mar 17, 2012 12:55:22 GMT -9
oddly I am likewise into Rc planes although i ahven't flown in 2 years now... I know in the past cardboard planes although not common were made, this tended to be using corrugated cardboard and following more traditional construction methods (sorry my old example link is dead). Myself I've made stuff out of corrugated plastic (SPADS)which is virtually indestructible, This was using a nitro engine and I broke the motor before I broke the plane. As to paper itself quiet a few people have made planes using fiddlers green models as a base although they tend to support the framework using foam and then have the paper as a very thin decorative skin. I think this is because paper/card is weaker and heavier than foam. i know when i did some weight comparisons the depron was significantly lighter per square foot than paper: www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540908www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/aircraft/Beech-Staggerwing.htmlHave a google for fiddlergreen rc planes you'll hit quiet a few.
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Post by Vermin King on Mar 17, 2012 15:34:34 GMT -9
Currently over at papermodels.com forum there is an article on Print to Foam for RC planes. Take your template and print it on foam in one step. I must say that it sounded interesting.
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