While I'm waiting for balsa wood to be delivered to start my Avro York, I've started another project for which it seems I have everything I need on hand.
Inspired by the warwings, and Simon's scratch-built space shuttle, this delta-wing pusher will be built almost entirely out of 3/16" balsa sheet.
I'm sure most of you guys can accurately guess the jet I am modelling, based on the image of the wing.
The Shark Teeth on the leading edge of the wing gives it away.
Frank
ps: these two points are the balance point (CG)..... if they are in the scale location. ;)
Coming along ....
Very very nice! Awesome project.
Cool!
Other than a small piece of plywood to mount the motor at the rear, the entire model is built from 3/16" sheet balsa.
Also no plans; I'm working form small drawings I printed off the internet.
Now for some sanding.
Covering under way.
Looks even more fabulous!
What is it?! ;D
Construction, covering and main details completed.
Power and radio systems installation is next.
Weight so far: 348 grams (12.2 ounces).
Projected finished weight approx. 800 grams or about 28 ounces, including a battery.
You work fast, wow, looks great!
Finished in 6 days, and just in time!
The balsa wood for my next project arrived about an hour ago! (It only took the post office 3 weeks+ to deliver it.)
Anyway, this model is a 'fun-scale' Avro Arrow.
It is balanced (I hope), and weighs 804 grams / 28.3 ounces with battery.
It's beautiful Michael. A true work of art.
Thanks, Simon.
looking forward to seeing it fly
I really hope it flies.
By the way, this model was the first ever scratch built balsa RC plane I have ever built (excluding micro indoor stuff)!
(My own design, and no plans.)