Scratchbuilt Foamies
03-16-2007, 04:23 PM
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Scratchbuilt Foamies
I will start this thread off with my Scratchbuild of the Christen Eagle.
I got a 3 view of it and cut out the pattern for the fuse of 5mm foamboard and then taped and bent the fuse to shape.
More to come.
I got a 3 view of it and cut out the pattern for the fuse of 5mm foamboard and then taped and bent the fuse to shape.
More to come.
03-17-2007, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashalott
Thanks everyone
Here is a little more done on the Eagle.
Here is a little more done on the Eagle.
03-18-2007, 01:13 AM
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Scratch built foamies offer way to try out various configurations
The flat foam boards are good for making semi-scale models . They are light
and economical of time and money. Here is photo of one that is not a good
scale model, but the next one will be better. I call this one a "Nearport"
Wingspan is 30 inches and weight is 11 ounces ready for takeoff.
and economical of time and money. Here is photo of one that is not a good
scale model, but the next one will be better. I call this one a "Nearport"
Wingspan is 30 inches and weight is 11 ounces ready for takeoff.
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03-18-2007, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Foamenator
Crash... Looking great. How are you doing the eagle trim? What gear will you be using? I love all the maneuversa these acro bipes can do. Of course I can do all of them... just not on purpose!!! Bob J.
The trim is handpainted and i make the landing gear out of .062 wire and mount it on a thin ply board which i hotglue to the inside of the fuse just in front of the wing.
03-18-2007, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tucson Don
The flat foam boards are good for making semi-scale models . They are light
and economical of time and money. Here is photo of one that is not a good
scale model, but the next one will be better. I call this one a "Nearport"
Wingspan is 30 inches and weight is 11 ounces ready for takeoff.
and economical of time and money. Here is photo of one that is not a good
scale model, but the next one will be better. I call this one a "Nearport"
Wingspan is 30 inches and weight is 11 ounces ready for takeoff.
Yes the foam board is very reasonable in price for making models.
I didn't see your pic. of the Nearport, i guess it did not post.
03-19-2007, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by soar-ne
Crash:
You are some kind of artist. Wish I had the talent for that type of design.
They call me "Smudge Bob" when it comes to painting. Great work!!!!!!!
Bob
You are some kind of artist. Wish I had the talent for that type of design.
They call me "Smudge Bob" when it comes to painting. Great work!!!!!!!
Bob
03-19-2007, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by smokejohnson
Great looking plane sir Crashalott. Looks like it could be close to a maiden..? Do you do video? Good luck 
03-19-2007, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashalott
Well here is my finished Christen Eagle before the maiden flight.
03-19-2007, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Foamenator
Crashalott... What a nice looking model. I am amazed at the paint job. I also noticed the canopy. Can you give us the details of how you did that? The whole package is just fantastic!! Bob J.
The canopy is made from a 1litre pop bottle(clear) and all i did was look for the shape i wanted and cut it out.
For this airplane it worked out good.
I think on some you would have to make a plug out of wood and then shrink the plastic over it with a heat gun.
03-19-2007, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill G
Took me a second to realize that I was still in the scratchbuilding forum.
Trying to figure out what brand it was.
Its a scratchbuild!
Nice job!
Bill
Trying to figure out what brand it was.
Its a scratchbuild!Nice job!
Bill
I spent some time studying the models of the Christen Eagle and saved pictures and then attempted to duplicate the paint job. I figured i could get it good enough for my eye at 50ft. or so up in the air.
I was not trying to make a scale model, i just liked the looks of it. And it does fly nice also.
03-20-2007, 03:36 AM
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Sweet Build
Originally Posted by Crashalott
Well here is my finished Christen Eagle before the maiden flight.
Very very Sweet, I Like it
Will you build me one too 
just kidding, Keep up the good work, hope your maiden goes well, take care, Chellie
03-20-2007, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CHELLIE
Very very Sweet, I Like it Will you build me one too just kidding, Keep up the good work, hope your maiden goes well, take care, Chellie
Will you build me one too just kidding, Keep up the good work, hope your maiden goes well, take care, ChellieWhat are you building now?
