Make carbon-fiber laminated spars

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Carbon-fiber laminate offers strength, light weight and versatility, as well as being easy to work with. Spars can be made using only a metal straight edge and an X-Acto knife. Detailed instructions are provided.

Author: Randolph, Randy

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The Cheetah: this small cat really purrs

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The Cheetah model airplane features an excellent arrangement of wing, tail and fuselage. The model is a low-flying, flat-bottomed airfoil sport monoplane that needs minimal skill levels for construction.

Author: Randolph, Randy
Models, Cheetah (Aircraft)

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The ABCs of balsa

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A description is presented of the use of balsa wood for modelling purposes. The importance of checking the quality of the balsa wood contained in a model kit before commencing construction is discussed.

Author: Randolph, Randy
Methods, Balsa wood craft

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Subjects list: Design and construction, Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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