1/9th Scale B-17G Bomber.

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I've used plans only to scratch build this RC aircraft. Here are the paper patterns for the fuselage bulkheads.

 

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The patterns were traced out onto three laminated sheets of 1/32nd balsa.

 

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The half bulkhead which goes over the stab. The penned out area will be cut out after installation to make room for the stab.

 

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The wing saddle bottom will also be cut out to properly fit the wing.

 

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One half of the partially sheeted left side.

 

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The fin sans rudder.

 

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I used a scroll saw to cut out all the parts for this project.

 

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Part of the wing. This is the center section containing the retractable main landing gear and engines.

 

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The main landing gear from Robart.

 

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Here is one of the flaps. Neatly faired in and even.

 

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The flap hinged into the flap cove.

 

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The framing of one of the four engine nacelles.

 

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In a longitudinal position, the longeron wouldn't bend as easily. I just simply cut notches.

 

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I used a method called 'strip planking'. Much like the old sailing ship's hulls.

 

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You can see the edges are cut at an angle so they will interlock as they go around curved surfaces.

 

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Some of the strips.

 

[wotan]

Steven

Great start on a very interesting build. Don't see too many RC airplanes here and this one is a whopper.

John

 

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Now the beginning of the strip planking.

 

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As you continue, you will eventually come to this. It's inevitable.

 

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Cut out the approximate piece to fit.