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by DaveWheeler
Sat Jun 26, 2010 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: DXF import.
Replies: 8
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Re: DXF import.

bob wrote:Hi sometimes I have issues from dxfs with lettering when it misses parts however we get round this by sending as aplt file and all is well
thanks Bob
Hi, we had this issue too. Exporting as a PLT file also worked for us.
by DaveWheeler
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

Hi Mark What type of rib are you trying to draw? I've attached a zip file containing a set of ribs for a tapered wing using the Clark YH airfoil. These bits should be cut from 1/16th balsa. Ribs_ClarkY.zip And here are some spars to hold them all together. These are 1/8th balsa. Spars_ClarkY.zip Her...
by DaveWheeler
Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

Many thanks, that would be most appreciated. Boats sound good as we are next to the canal. They'll enjoy falling in.
by DaveWheeler
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

by DaveWheeler
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

More construction details.
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by DaveWheeler
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:26 am
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

Some contruction photos for anyone wanting to have a go.
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by DaveWheeler
Sat Jan 23, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

Here is the finished balsa plane from the parts posted earlier. The wingspan is 570mm and it weighs just 200g including battery. It uses a 15g brushless motor powered by a 2S 500mAh LiPo battery. 5g servos are used for rudder, elevator and ailerons. Laser_cut_balsa_RC_plane1.jpg Laser_cut_balsa_RC_p...
by DaveWheeler
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

I've also been working on another RC plane. This one is a delta shape. A little trickier to draw. All those intersecting joints!
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by DaveWheeler
Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

Hi Chris We're still getting to grips with our new toy, but it has already been used in lessons. I've also been experimenting. This little carry box for a palm size micro helicopter only took 30 minutes to draw and then less than that to cut out and glue together. BladeMSr_Box1.jpg BladeMSr_Box2.jpg...
by DaveWheeler
Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: School project work
Replies: 31
Views: 46686

Re: School project work

Has anyone made any planes???? Looking for some simple Chuck ones in Depron or balsa.. Any help appreciated Thanks Bob :idea: Hi. Our laser arrived today at The Grove School. A big thank you to HPC for a very smooth installation. Being a RC plane nut I had to have a go and start to produce a little...