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Old 03-14-2008, 09:52 PM   #54 (permalink)
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Default Re: Pros & Cons-Composite frame vs. wood airframe

Quote: Originally Posted by reyn3545
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If you're looking at 50cc aircraft and considering composite aiframes... don't overlook http://www.bvmprops.com They have some nice schemes (built by Extreme Composites). Bob Violet is great to work with, and he's been in the business since it started.

In a 50cc size, there is about a $400 difference between wood and composite pricing. I think I could iron a LOT of ultacote for that kind of money!

Don't be fooled by Compy's low pricing on the 2x2 planes... there's a TON of work to do finishing them! You have to mount the motor dome (insane), and you have to cut ALL of the servo holes in the wing and fuse. I guess for $400... you get what you pay for.

Good luck!
Bob & I both want to say "Thanks reyn3545 !" for the head's up.
I'll give it a hard going over and call him! Look pretty good right off the bat. Humm, Wonder if I can do a " pick up" since we are in the same area code!??
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