Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RC aircraft foam supplier?

thank you, Chris.

That gives me a great starting point.

Scott

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>
> > does anyone know of a supplier for the foam used to make RC aircraft?
This f
> > oam is rather thick and stout as foam goes and is NOT something I've
found at
> > any local hobbyshop.
>
> If you mean hot wire cut, I think it is sold as insulation at home
> supply stores - usually pink or blue in color. For wing sections
> which will be sheeted with balsa or thin plywood and have inset spars,
> the lighter white foam might be used.
>
> The 'almost ready to fly' planes are made out of expanded pellets
> molded to shape.
>
> Sig (maker of many airplane kits) used to list quite a variety of
> materials in their catalog (latest I have is probably early 90's) Many
> hobby shops would likely be willing to special order anything in it.
> I don't know if you can order directly from them - I seem to remember
> they tried to encourage you to go to a local shop (I remember
> referencing the nationwide directory of hobby shops in that catalog
> while on family trips as a kid, and begging to stop at everything near
> our route).
>
> Chris
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