rtfm
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I've been reading up on how to build boats using the stitched plywood over bulkheads method. It results in an extremely light yet strong craft, and I was wondering how applicable this method might be for wooden aircraft construction.
https://www.christinedemerchant.com/stitch-and-glue-boatbuilding.html
I've designed an airframe (using DevFus), and it seems like an ideal candidate for stitch and glue fabrication.
The idea would be to run stringers front/aft, and then bond/stitch 2mm plywood strips lengthwise to these. I'm going to test the method on a scale model and see how it works out.
Comments?
Duncan
PS This is not an actual project - more of a side-interest. I am currently working on the fuselage of my AeroMax.
I've been reading up on how to build boats using the stitched plywood over bulkheads method. It results in an extremely light yet strong craft, and I was wondering how applicable this method might be for wooden aircraft construction.
https://www.christinedemerchant.com/stitch-and-glue-boatbuilding.html
I've designed an airframe (using DevFus), and it seems like an ideal candidate for stitch and glue fabrication.
The idea would be to run stringers front/aft, and then bond/stitch 2mm plywood strips lengthwise to these. I'm going to test the method on a scale model and see how it works out.
Comments?
Duncan
PS This is not an actual project - more of a side-interest. I am currently working on the fuselage of my AeroMax.