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Eric
05-10-2002, 12:06 PM
Andy what type of material do I need for top and bottom of the hull I want to use ply.
Thanks
AndyKunz
05-10-2002, 12:47 PM
I used 1/32" mahogany but 1/32" birch ply will work as well.

Andy
Eric
05-13-2002, 10:30 AM
Thanks Andy
Ant other trick I shold know about building this Hull.
Man this is one sweet kit.

Thanks Don for the kit and Andy for the design.
AndyKunz
05-13-2002, 10:50 AM
It's straightforward model airplane techniques. If you've ever built a stick-and-tissue model, this is just the same thing.

There might be more hints in the Flying Models article for the 20" version.

Andy
Eric
05-13-2002, 11:30 AM
Sorry dont do airplanes but have built riggers from kits.Do I need to soak the wood for the top to get it to stay in shape??
AndyKunz
05-13-2002, 11:38 AM
Yup. Hot! water, preferably with ammonia (or windex) OUTSIDE to help it bend. And lots of patience.

Ply won't bend well at all.

Andy
JimClark
05-13-2002, 02:30 PM
You can use boiling hot water and Downy Fabric softner to soak the wood in. it works great. The ratio is 1 (Downy) to 12 water. Let it soak for 1 hour and keep the water as hot as possible.
Jim Clark