Skeleton frame vs segment build methods in aircrafts

[murphyaa]

With the models with skeletons, you need to be extremely precise in cuts and thickness of the frames. Models with out skeletons have a hard time moving around.

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Originally Posted by murphyaa

With the models with skeletons, you need to be extremely precise in cuts and thickness of the frames. Models with out skeletons have a hard time moving around.

Also, the thickness of the paper skins is important. Too thick, and you will not get a good fit. Too thin, and your skin will buckle too much. I too am still learning to handle skeleton structures...

[Dane]

In fact, the truth lies somewhere in between....

[Boris]

Originally Posted by Paper Kosmonaut

Also, the thickness of the paper skins is important. Too thick, and you will not get a good fit. Too thin, and your skin will buckle too much. I too am still learning to handle skeleton structures...

That's even more intricate. For a given paper density, let's say 160 gsm, there are different thicknesses, from 0.24 to 0.2 mm, usually 0.22 mm. We're talking about +-10%...
In section made models this difference is almost unseen.
Dane,
Of course it does, like everything in our lives