Alan rose type hercules

[adder]

Great idea, i've had a go at one of airdaves Hercules (spooky) which I enlarged to fit on A3 paper but I couldn't make it work, the model wasn't the problem as it's a well designed model and everything fitted fine at A3 The problem was because because a friend wanted to hang it from his ceiling but at such a large size and even using 2 X 2mm laminated cardboard for the wing struts the wings couldn't take the weight and started to bend.
I think it could work though if I used balsa wood for the support struts but then it wouldn't be a paper model also it would help if I wasn't as fussy about the wings looking as they do on the full size plane (slight perfectionist).
And if airdave designs it I'll defiantly buy it, it will be worth the wait

[herky]

Originally Posted by adder

Great idea, i've had a go at one of airdaves Hercules (spooky) which I enlarged to fit on A3 paper but I couldn't make it work, the model wasn't the problem as it's a well designed model and everything fitted fine at A3 The problem was because because a friend wanted to hang it from his ceiling but at such a large size and even using 2 X 2mm laminated cardboard for the wing struts the wings couldn't take the weight and started to bend.
I think it could work though if I used balsa wood for the support struts but then it wouldn't be a paper model also it would help if I wasn't as fussy about the wings looking as they do on the full size plane (slight perfectionist).
And if airdave designs it I'll defiantly buy it, it will be worth the wait

i have four of daves hanging from my office roof.just made like a little harness that goes for and aft of wings but around body as well.does the trick

[airdave]

adder...thanks for the kind words. The wing spar is pretty strong in this model (I know, because I have a carshed one hanging on my wall, and the Wing spar survived intact!).
But increasing the scale puts exponential load on something made from paper. A six foot wing span will definitely require some new design.

herky...four hercs? and why have I not seen any photos of these yet? I am always begging for photos. please email me something!

[herky]

Originally Posted by airdave

adder...thanks for the kind words. The wing spar is pretty strong in this model (I know, because I have a carshed one hanging on my wall, and the Wing spar survived intact!).
But increasing the scale puts exponential load on something made from paper. A six foot wing span will definitely require some new design.

herky...four hercs? and why have I not seen any photos of these yet? I am always begging for photos. please email me something!

simple reason.i spend all my money on models so dont own a digital camera at mo.will borrow one and load up some pictures for you