Isn't it amazing Tim when you think about how far construction techniques have evolved over the years, nice little video, have a great Christmas and New Year 🎅👍
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Cliff: Happy Holidays to you as well! Tim 🌲🎄❄️
@jasonhurdlow66078 ай бұрын
You don't need separate balsa control surfaces, just cut the top of the wing long enough to include the control surface, and cut a 45 in the foam (leaving the top paper intact), then reinforce with a thin schmeer of hot glue (on the cut side). Works great. Also, Adams Ready board from the dollar tree is lighter than other foams, the paper peels nicely, and it's cheap. You can waterproof it by applying oil-based polyurethane (and wiping off after it soaks for a couple minutes).
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Jason: Good stuff, thanks for sharing! Tim
@fpvcruzer7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this in depth discussion of building techniques for rc planes using foam board. This video is an excellent guide and convinced me to build a foam board plane.
@TimMcKay567 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Tim
@paulbart31568 ай бұрын
Excellent, thank you Tim
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@meter42825 ай бұрын
Tim, your such a wealth of good information THANK YOU SO MUCH!
@TimMcKay565 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for checking in! Tim
@randall44118 ай бұрын
Happy Holidays, Tim. Thanks for all your videos .
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Randall: Same to you, thanks for checking in! Tim
@paulbart31568 ай бұрын
Hi Tim, I am returning to the hobby after some 40 year pause, and I am finding your videos on foam board models very interesting. I will be starting on a Leprechaun build soon, but I suspect it will be take some time to build. So in a mean time I would like build some foam board models to start practising flying. I could not quite to catch the make of the foam from Amazon you were recommending, so if you would not mind please post the name. Cheers and Mary Christmas, the Paul
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Paul: Thanks for checking in, and best of luck with your modeling projects. There are any number of foam board products out there at craft stores and such. I use Amazon for Royal and Langnickel 20x30" sheets. They work well for me. Tim
@MrGaborseres8 ай бұрын
Awesome 👌 👍 Enjoyd it 🙂
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
👍🏻😊 Tim
@tombouie8 ай бұрын
Thks, Good-Stuff
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
😊👍🏻 Tim
@Samscooking-ib9wb8 ай бұрын
Hey Tim I have a very big question so for Christmas I am getting a giant scale guillows Corsair and I want to convert it into RC I just want to know which parts I should use for the Corsair thank you and happy holidays
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
SC: Just match my video on my Guillows Hellcat RC conversion and you should be in good shape. Only decision is whether or not to include landing gear on the Corsair. Good luck! Tim
@Samscooking-ib9wb8 ай бұрын
Thanks Tim !
@nreth2978 ай бұрын
Tim, you didn't mention using lightweight laminating film as a covering. The laminating film can also be painted with aerosol paints.
@TimMcKay568 ай бұрын
Excellent point, thanks! Tim
@sut29106 ай бұрын
Have you used coroplast sheets to make any planes? If so how did the 2 materials compare? Thanks
@TimMcKay566 ай бұрын
I have not, will check it out. Tim
@davematthews76863 ай бұрын
Do you have any pointers on picking a motor/prop for small models. Just getting back into it and things have changed a lot. Looking at rubber power conversions in the 18"-30" span range.
@TimMcKay563 ай бұрын
It really depends on the motor and battery combination. Maybe start with a 6x4, experiment with what provides the best thrust. Tim
@davematthews76863 ай бұрын
@@TimMcKay56 I am trying to determine which motor and prop combo to buy. Motors have changed a lot since the large brushed ones we used 20 years ago.
@waynemiller60704 ай бұрын
Hi Tim, thanks for the video. I have so much Styrofoam that was used for packing models overtime that I hate to just throw it away. I was thinking about making a model using that kind of Styrofoam, is this possible? It sounds like you were suggesting we buy more.
@TimMcKay564 ай бұрын
Wayne: Of course! As with any building material, keep an eye on weight and strength. Foam can be painted as well as covered with lower temp Lite iron-on coverings. Tim