A quick build without any plan

Started by johnywalker8pm, February 21, 2014, 12:31:03 AM

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johnywalker8pm

After my first flying session with Mr. Moorthy and V2 eagle, build it without any plan with a foam sheet. still wondering what glue to use in this material.
Any suggestion ??  :headscratch:

few build pic attached, with the cutting tool set up.  ;D

johnywalker8pm

the material used and the cutting tool setup.

v2 eagle

Epoxy. commonly known as araldite.
Takes time to stick but dont attack this foam.

Ashok.P
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johnywalker8pm


rastsaurabh


sandeepm

Use hot glue or 5 min epoxy....
well, either the vertical stab is slightly big or the wing is small in length.
Fly high if you have good set of batteries.....!

docnayeem

@jonnywalker  what foam are you using is it EPE ?

johnywalker8pm

@docnayeem

Even i don't know what exactly it called..  :giggle:

rastsaurabh

use rubber based glue... you will get solid joints...

First clean surface with Petrol ( which has no oil mixed)

utkarshg13

I agree with sandeepm sir.
Also, though the model is built neatly, still, does this material has sufficient strength to survive in air. Since, what i could make out from the pics, this is the one used in packing of TV, refrigerators...
"If you were born with wings, do every thing you could, for flying."

manojswizera

I also don't no the name of this form, may be EPS ( correct if i am wrong ).
But i have tried this, This has to be strengthen with Spar, and covered with Polythene or any smooth surface. The Bare surface will restrict airflow, and stop your plane moving forward.

:thumbsup: give it a try.
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johnywalker8pm

@ manojswizera ..

even i think so.. need to cover the surface for smooth air flow..

VC

Expanded polyethylene or EPE foam, I think.
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johnywalker8pm

@sandeepm

yes.. the wing span is 8" smaller than the actual.. i checked it in a pdf given by Mr v2 eagle.. now i made a new wing with correct ratio.. i will post pics once i fit all the electronics.

v2 eagle

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Ashok.P
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docnayeem

If it is EPE then its has excellent fracture resistance its resilient but very bad thermal and scratch resistance u need to coat it with something