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Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 8:33 pm
by chia
Have you seen those brownish sort of grocery bags that are really thin? I think they use them at Dominick's sometimes. I don't know if that's what illusionist means, though.
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: March 31st, 2011, 9:22 pm
by andrewwski
Try the bags from the produce section. They are much thinner than regular bags at the checkout.
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 4:08 am
by illusionist
Yeah, I get the produce bags from either Walmart or our local grocery store. The thin, transparent stuff.
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 1st, 2011, 9:12 am
by jander14indoor
You have to look around when scrounging bags for covering. Since it isn't sold by weight, the thickness varies by region, store and even in a store from time to time. Best to collect a bunch from your area and weigh consistent patches (say 10 by 10). Make sure its less than tissue then pick the lightest.
At one time in my area PetSmart and Home Depot shopping bags were very light, but they've gained weight recently.
Ask the shopper in your house, whose bags to they hate!!
Jeff Anderson
Livonia, MI
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 1:12 pm
by illusionist
So I just got my Master Airscrew Balsa Stripper today, and it is absolutely wonderful! It's cheap, and they have a warranty so they replace it for any reason. I definitely recommend this stripper.
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 7:08 pm
by smartkid222
Where did you get it from?
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 14th, 2011, 7:33 pm
by new horizon
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 11:20 am
by StampingDad
Can carbon fiber be used this year to reinforce the motorstick?
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 11:35 am
by chalker7
StampingDad wrote:Can carbon fiber be used this year to reinforce the motorstick?
This is not the place for official clarifications, I doubt any tournament will honor postings here if used for arbitration. For an official ruling submit a clarification at soinc.org. That being said, rule 2.b. states "The helicopter may be braced with string of any base material." So, in my opinion, the answer would be maybe. It likely depends on wether the carbon fiber is in string-form or laminate form. If I were you, I'd submit an official clarification with more details on your proposed construction.
Re: Building materials, covering
Posted: April 20th, 2011, 12:22 pm
by aubrey048
Random tip: NEVER USE KITE PAPER FOR YOUR WINGS, EVEN IF IT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA. Too heavy! I learned this midway through my helicopter experience. In time--thank God--for regionals.
Just wanted to make sure no one else made the same mistake.