Steve,

I've used the Dremel router for cutting in the hollows, in foam wings, for retract gear in R/C pattern ships. Same for the gear blocks.

For what you need to cut, my guess is, a simple jig saw will be fine.

I cut all the pieces for The LOSER with a band saw, Dremel table saw and a jig saw. Check out the build Thread. No place did I use the Dremel router. I do use it to cut wire for gear.

Unfortunately I don't have an electric sander so I spend a bit of time getting as close as I can on the line. I do have to sand.

What are you scratch building?

Charles

Steve,

I don't know if you're going to keep the fuselage edges square or not, but if you sand a radius it really doesn't matter how they look before you start sanding.

Obviously, the cleaner and more accurate cut, the less sanding.

I like sanding. 

Got photos of your Sky Ray 35?

Charles

I use my scroll saw, I'd think on 1/8" ply using a router would be a pain. Also using the scroll saw there's alot less saw dust blown around even with dust collection.

Leester,

Yes, I should have said scroll saw. I scored a 16" RYOBI, at close out. It had no start key. I use a screwdriver.

I have a guy for laser cutting and I can produce files for that, but I still find myself cutting by hand. Saves on shipping costs and if needed, you can cut the part immediately.

Charles

Outstanding!

I use my router table with a flush trim bit to cut my doublers on profiles.  I cut and sand the fuselage including the cutout for the wing.  I then roughly cut the doublers to shape and epoxy on.  When they are cured/dry, I trim using the flush trim bit on my router table.

Willie

I use my router table with a flush trim bit to cut my doublers on profiles.  I cut and sand the fuselage including the cutout for the wing.  I then roughly cut the doublers to shape and epoxy on.  When they are cured/dry, I trim using the flush trim bit on my router table.

Willie

Willie & Charles, I cut the wing cutout on the fuse and the doublers, then epoxy them to the fuse.  I then finish cut that assembly on the band saw and sander. I like what Charles says about a half round for the perimeter of the fuse, and have read here that routers are useful for nice leading edges. I probably have the wrong type blade in the band saw because I am not getting a crisp, clean cut, and it isn't always straight.  I need a router to make some drawers, and thought that a router and table might also be a really good tool for profile fuses.  So far, the plan is to buy a plunge router and build a table. And.....does anyone ever really need to justify a new tool?
Thanks for your input Guys!
Steve

My set up with a Bosch 1617 router

Charles, oh yeah I've cut and trimmed a little formica.  Besides model airplanes my other addiction is tools.  I've got lots of tools.  The only thing I don't have is time.  I've got to figure out how to get some of that without being broke.  I've used a round over bit on my profile fuselages before but I wasn't satisfied due to the doubler but I have a few ideas to try.

Steve, routers can have a snowball effect on the wallet.  Once you buy the router then come the bits.  I can't recommend a router brand but I do recommend a 1/2 inch bit router.  They usually have collets that also fit 1/4 inch bits.

I love my power tools but guys around here, like Jim Lynch build museum quality planes with only a few power tools.  There are so many different ways to build something.  I'm just having fun.

Willie

Thanks for the photos Leester, very nice set up.  I ordered a plunge attachment for my Dremel and want to try that before I spend a lot of money, like you were saying Willie. I am very anxious to learn more and better ways to get straight lines, and lighter weight.  I spend more time in the garage building than I do flying, and my flying buds tell me I really need to get busy with the flying, particularly before spring.  Thanks again for the info-BTW I would post some but I can't seem to upload them, is there a procedure for that?
Steve

I've been to Lee's shop.  He know wood working!  Very nice shop indeed.