Is it best just to do it in sections until you get everything down to a certain thickness, then sand it the final way? Its pretty satisfying watching you do that. My first balsa plane was a Cessna and it was much smaller. I thought it came out pretty good for a 17 year old that didnt know much about building an RC plane.I build plank on plank Wooden ship models as well as other projects. I took advanced wood working in highschool but found out I liked working on the lathe. My project earned me third place in my department but first in design. I wish now I had build something more delicate but back then, it was cabinets and clocks. I made wooden bowls. There was no one else in my field or department, so easy first place. I still like working with wood, but my hands are starting to fail me.
RC: I am more comfortable shaping the leading edge "all over" rather than one section at a time. But that's just the way I like to do it. If shaping one section at a time is easier, then by all means, do it that way. Either way, you should get to the same place. Thanks! Chuck
some late info. at 1:52, Obviously, the "thickness' of the LE component Must Reduce, towards the wingtip; otherwise the profile becomes wonkified. googletranslate
Nick, the leading edge, before it is shaped, is 1/2" x 2" balsa. The datum line, which is also the chord line in this model, is on-center. Does that make sense? You will find the complete build at www.gratnerbrothers.com Thanks! Chuck
The model builders friend-The razor plane.
Enjoyed the tutorial.
Is it best just to do it in sections until you get everything down to a certain thickness, then sand it the final way? Its pretty satisfying watching you do that. My first balsa plane was a Cessna and it was much smaller. I thought it came out pretty good for a 17 year old that didnt know much about building an RC plane.I build plank on plank Wooden ship models as well as other projects. I took advanced wood working in highschool but found out I liked working on the lathe. My project earned me third place in my department but first in design. I wish now I had build something more delicate but back then, it was cabinets and clocks. I made wooden bowls. There was no one else in my field or department, so easy first place. I still like working with wood, but my hands are starting to fail me.
RC: I am more comfortable shaping the leading edge "all over" rather than one section at a time. But that's just the way I like to do it. If shaping one section at a time is easier, then by all means, do it that way. Either way, you should get to the same place. Thanks! Chuck
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!
very nice looking work
some late info. at 1:52, Obviously, the "thickness' of the LE component Must Reduce, towards the wingtip; otherwise the profile becomes wonkified. googletranslate
How did you mark a perfect leading edge datum as drawn in your video?
Nick, the leading edge, before it is shaped, is 1/2" x 2" balsa. The datum line, which is also the chord line in this model, is on-center. Does that make sense? You will find the complete build at www.gratnerbrothers.com Thanks! Chuck
Be a lot faster to use a Zona saw to remove most of that excess before you go to the razor plane for final shaping.