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About: Retired technology teacher - 2 kids, I have an Hons deg in Design and Technology - 28 years as Computer systems engineer Trained as Electronics engineer in the Royal Air Force
This a nice and easy way to make some very light wheels for next to nothing - If like me you happen to have a length of pipe lagging left over then the cost is zero!
you will need:
A length of foam pipe lagging
A scrap of foam board.
hot glue.
Tools
Hacksaw blade
Sharp Knife
Glue gun
The web site referred to in the video is www.flitetest.com
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5 years ago on Introduction
Clever idea!
Reply 5 years ago on Introduction
The video is also published on flitetest's web site - http://flitetest.com/#/types=tips&listSort=date_high_to_low
Along with 100's of other tips and free plans for building aircraft from raw beginner to superb flying wings - and just about everything in between.
I am nothing to do with the site just a grateful user. If you interested in flying or starting to fly RC aircraft there couldn't be a better place to start.
After a 20 year laps I have rekindled my interest in building models and RC flying.
Perhaps the 2 mtr motor glider in my garage will get an airing at last.
I have recently upgraded my RC equipment and found a 6 channel 2.4 gig radio and receiver for £36 - Hard to beat prices like that.
In all the equipment to start cost about £98- this included the cost of Transmitter and receiver, 4 servos, a motor controller, motor, 2 Lipo batteries and a suitable charger.
The aircraft in general you can build for £4 or less depending on where you buy your foam board and what tools you have.
Reply 5 years ago on Introduction
Here in Argentina these things are expensive and exclusive. Besides, I have not the time required to make and to fly a model aircraft. Thanks anyway for your suggestion.