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by **davidchoate** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:37 pm

what type of model is this?

by **joecrouse** » Tue Nov 12, 2013 8:00 pm

looks like a 1/2 scale flyable.

by **Wildpig** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:28 pm

Or one of Bill Parker's blown up models. :shock:

by **FsFalcon** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:18 pm

What's the purpose of scalloping the formers? Weight reduction? Or does it aid in the finishing process? Both?

(Apologies if this is a dumb question, but I'm pretty new to the hobby.) :oops:

by **Wildpig** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:01 am

If you didn't scallop the formers, they would stand out "proud" and bulge the fabric. It would look bad. Like DD said, it's too hide the former. Thereby, giving that 'flowing" look.

by **kittyfritters** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:22 pm

Wildpig wrote:If you didn't scallop the formers, they would stand out "proud" and bulge the fabric. It would look bad. Like DD said, it's too hide the former. Thereby, giving that 'flowing" look.

Not to mention reducing drag.

Depending on what that aircraft in the photo is, it may be simply a full scale flyable. It appears to be more or less standard wood and fabric construction for a contemporary homebuilt. If I had the money...

Howard

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