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Paul,I take my hat off to you...
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I hope you are not speaking too soon, Barry!! Still, I have at least made a start. Now, it's a question of commitment, etc...
Many thanks for the tips. It sounds as if you've done this before.
Yes, I had realised that there were already corrugated card flying models. What I haven't found anywhere, though, is anything on this scale... no doubt, I'll soon hear of some... or I hope so...
Another reason why I like large scale modelling is that it is much more foregiving. For example, an error or inconsistency in cutting a rib shape will have a much greater effect on the flying characteristics of a small-scale model, whereas it may well have no noticeable effect at 1/3 scale.
Having said this, one of my reasons for "going large scale" is the vastly greater scope for incorporating recycled materials and components. For example, at 1/3, or even 1/4, scale, the model can be covered entirely in 80gsm paper (taken from potato bags or from supermarket sugar stacks interleaves) backed with plasterer's scrim stuck on the back with 50% PVA/water, shrunk on - it forms a very authentic "linen", and superb scale pinked tape and rib stitching are very easy to make. This sort of thing is much more difficult - because of the weight - with small-scale models. So is using modified engines. At this scale, I shall be able to use a second-hand two stroke mini moto motor.
Thinking through how to achieve this, making up the test pieces to see what can be done, etc. all makes for an interesting exercise.
Oh dear, does this mean I'm turning into an anorak...
