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.
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!
very nice looking work
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
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.