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Old 06-25-2007, 08:32 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

Some ARF manufacturers are using 3 ply 1/16th Lite Ply in their airframes. (SD Models for example) Anyone know where sheets of this can bought from ?

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Default Re: Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

have you tried the LHS?
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:23 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

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Most distributors in the states sell 1/8" light ply and no thinner, Birch ply on the other hand is easy to get hold of in 1/16".

Considering that light ply is pretty fragile stuff anyway, why on earth would you want it in 1/16"?
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Default Re: Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

I recently found it interesting that Dave Platt says he never uses lite ply it is no stronger than the same weight balsa.
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Default Re: Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

Reason I was thinking about using it is because I have a repair job I may get around to. The airframe has mostly 1/16th lite ply in it but portions of it are crunched. I can re-glue the breaks but was thinking of doubling up with another layer of that stuff behind it. But the balsa option for a doubler is starting to sound pretty good.
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Default Re: Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

iv gotten some crazy thin ply at the Michaels craft store,, its usully in 24 to 36 inch planks good luck
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Default Re: Where to get 1/16th Lite Ply ?

Agree - lite ply is crap.

I'd bet 1/64 or 1/32 aircraft ply is as strong - or stronger - than 1/16 lite ply. I've done tricks like replacing 1/8 lite ply with sheets made up of 1/64 birch ply laminated to 1/8 balsa and you'd be amazed how strong it is. Lighter too.
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