Model Aircraft Tools, Materials, and Techniques

Open Structure with Iron-on Film Covering

Open Structure with Fabric Iron-on Covering

Foam and Fiberglass with Balsa Sheeting and Film Covering

Fiberglass Fuselage Shells with Plywood Bulkheads

Corner Bracing, Lightning Holes, and Balsa/Ply Sandwich

Foam Core Wing with Balsa Sheeting, Fiberglass Spar Tube

Male and Female Common RC Connectors

Mode II Transmitter Set-up (standard)

Radio Wiring and Parts

Servo Parts and Mounting

Aileron Controls with Linkages

Servo Mounting and Output Arm Installation with Nylon Clevis

Fiberglass Construction and Bonding

Standard Glues in Modeling

Dremel Mototool with Accessories

5 Axis CNC for Cores and Molds

Hot Wire Foam Cutter

Belt Sander for Shaping

Bandsaw

Jig Saw for Inside Cuts (Plywood Bulkheads)

Film Covering Iron and Heatgun

Razor saw and Exacto Blade

Balsa Sheet, Sticks, and Triangle 36” long in 1/16” increments

Control Horn, Nylon Bolt, Bellcrank, Wire Retainer, Clevis

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