I want to build an rc plane by using normal thermocole. please help me.

Hi, we had build some planes from (Thermocole, Not because we love thermocole but for the scarcity of other materials ) we used the most compressed thermocole we could find eg. a box used for packing fish (ice box ?) other packing thermos are not good.
Believe me we could not find a good compressed thermo sheet here.

The good thing about Thermocole is that it is very light, easy to cut and join, we use Fevicole and rapid glue for joining which are easily available.

Covers, again which is Not available anywhere here, we use Paper sometimes glossy papers, which makes the thermocole strong.

Not to forget, we are cutting the wings from the Thermo too, but reinforce it with some small stick, just to make sure its strong.

Paint it or sticker it. :-)

here is one of them :

Very nice build zonuna is the fuse hollow or is it made from block of foam

Thanks SunLikeStar, The Fuse is hollow, Thermo is cut into a sheet, use just like you would with balsa.

simply awesome.... not enough words to express the finish..
Pankaj

Do post a build log next time you build something like this. And you deserve some reputation man. Rep++

ps: what is that V-tail on the wall, in the first pic?

Awesome..This is for sure one of the best build..Congrats..

awsome build......

can you tell me setup for the nicrome cutter(heating wire )

how much volt and how much current to pass....

Bravo! North East rocks!!!

When am I going to Aizawl?

Quote from: SunLikeStar on May 18, 2011, 11:35:47 PM
And you deserve some reputation man. Rep++

Rep ++ I agree 100% - Sunlikestar, click on the blue heart on Zonuna's Tag (left hand side) and click on () I agree and post a comment. I just did and his rep has gone up by one.

The V Tail on the wall in the first pic (unless I am very mistaken) is this. I have the same.

Quote from: VC on May 18, 2011, 11:56:21 PM
Sunlikestar, click on the blue heart on Zonuna's Tag (left hand side)

Yep, thats what I did

Quote from: SunLikeStar on May 18, 2011, 11:35:47 PM
ps: what is that V-tail on the wall, in the first pic?

Thats a plane bought from ebay long time back, kind of twin star, simple motor controlled plane

Thanks guys, thanks VC I am overjoy..

No Zonuna, WE are overjoyed that someone has produced such a beautiful model from a fish box thermocole. Well done!

Here is my thermocol model.
Very easy to build.


http://www.rcindia.org/self-designed-diy-and-college-projects/my-first-scratch-bild-plane-(-good-for-begginers)/

I am amazed to see a thermacol built plane with a 40 size engine... ....is it strong enough to hold the roaring beast ? I am talking about the vibrations!!!! is it Reinforced with some covering or paint or cloth ?

OMG!!! Can't believe that this is made out of thermocol. Wow!!! Superb, truly awesome.

Zonuna,

Very neat and clean build.... Wonder what material you used for the tail feathers and the control surfaces.

-Ismail

Quote from: R/C vish on May 18, 2011, 11:48:12 PM
can you tell me setup for the nicrome cutter(heating wire )

how much volt and how much current to pass....

We are using a normal heater wire about 1meter long using 12v AC sometimes DC, we also adjust the heat according to our needs by steeping up a voltage

Thats a nice plane, see what I mean by a good compressed thermocol, your fuse seemed like a lose pack thermo, if only we could have a good quality thermo to buy..

Quote from: asinghatiya on May 19, 2011, 09:38:04 AM
I am amazed to see a thermacol built plane with a 40 size engine... ....is it strong enough to hold the roaring beast ? I am talking about the vibrations!!!! is it Reinforced with some covering or paint or cloth ?

To my surprise, the plane is very very strong, even without a reinforce, But we reinforced the wings with a small piece of sticks, the firewall is a piece of plywood, The whole plane is covered with paper by using fevicol, some of our models are Not covered but paint.

Quote from: izmile on May 19, 2011, 01:24:08 PM
Very neat and clean build.... Wonder what material you used for the tail feathers and the control surfaces.

For Tail and control surface are all THERMOCOL covered with paper + Fevicol.

I`ll try to post a video of the Thermocol plane flying, This particular plane has been flying since 2009. watch out for video

Wow Wow Amazing build Zonuna. Yep this is the first time I have seen a thermocol plane with Glow Engine that too size 0.49. Please share your paper and Fevicol Method. Never tried this one before always used clear tape, sealing iron and carbon reinforcements.

Have loads of high density thermocol waiting to be hot wired and shaped. The finish you have achieved is really inspiring way to go 

You deserve a rep+++

Thank you Sir,
Paper + Fevicol = really simple, Smoothed the thermo, apply Fevi on both then paste it :-) we usually use a thicker paper like glossy to make a wrinkle free. I cannot use clear cello with Fevicol as drying is a problem.

I am pretty impressed!..

I have seen using thermocol + tissue paper + diluted fevicol in a TV program for kids (Art attack).. In fact they also showed how to make models/molds using news paper crushed and held in shape with cellotape. They then used tissue paper + dilute fevicol to reinder a smooth surface over it. Finally, they painted after its dry. I thought using this method will be too fragile for an RC plane... but from your build I can see its worth giving a try.

One more question.. How do you reinforce your landing gear area? I always have tough time with my landing gears. Thermocol would not sustain high stress.. curious to know how you managed it.

-Ismail