Transcript Model Aircraft Tools, Materials, and Techniques

Model Aircraft Tools, Materials,
and Techniques
Open Structure with Iron-on Film
Covering
Open Structure with Fabric Iron-on
Covering
Foam and Fiberglass with Balsa
Sheeting and Film Covering
Fiberglass Fuselage Shells with
Plywood Bulkheads
Corner Bracing, Lightning Holes,
and Balsa/Ply Sandwich
Foam Core Wing with Balsa
Sheeting, Fiberglass Spar Tube
Male and Female Common RC
Connectors
Mode II Transmitter Set-up
(standard)
Radio Wiring and Parts
Servo Parts and Mounting
Aileron Controls with Linkages
Servo Mounting and Output Arm
Installation with Nylon Clevis
Fiberglass Construction and
Bonding
Standard Glues in Modeling
Dremel Mototool with
Accessories
5 Axis CNC for Cores and Molds
Hot Wire Foam Cutter
Belt Sander for Shaping
Bandsaw
Jig Saw for Inside Cuts (Plywood Bulkheads)
Film Covering Iron and Heatgun
Razor saw and Exacto Blade
Balsa Sheet, Sticks, and Triangle
36” long in 1/16” increments
Control Horn, Nylon Bolt,
Bellcrank, Wire Retainer, Clevis
Popular Vendors
 Hobby Time – 1400 Teal Rd. across from fairgrounds, Lafayette
www.hobbytime.com
 Hobby Lobby – Electric power and general supplies
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/
 Tower Hobbies - Glue, covering, gas power, radios
http://www.towerhobbies.com/
 Batteries America – Inexpensive batteries, Chargers
http://www.batteriesamerica.com/
 Dymond Models – Electric power, supplies
http://www.rc-dymond.com/
 FMA Direct – Electronics, radio equip.
https://www.fmadirect.com/site/home.htm
Popular Vendors
 Aerospace Composite Products – carbon tubes, composite matl.
http://www.acp-composites.com/ACP-CAT.HTM
 West System Epoxy – Epoxy laminating resin
http://www.westsystem.com/

Wicks Aircraft – Composite supplies
http://www.wicksaircraft.com/
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