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Post by: Motorman on August 12, 2018, 09:12:40 PM

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Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Brett Buck on August 12, 2018, 09:41:18 PM

Quote from: Motorman on August 12, 2018, 09:12:40 PM

Looking for old style 1x1 shaped balsa leading edge for a vintage combat plane I'm building. Similar to the old S1 Ringmaster leading edge only bigger. LHS use to have them but they closed up.

  Google is your friend:

http://www.specializedbalsa.com/products/lead_trail_aileron.php

   Brett

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Tom Luciano on August 13, 2018, 03:56:18 AM

Motorman,
  Another option is Sig. I have bought multiple sizes from them. I always buy a few to ensure I get at least one straight one.

Tom


Actually, I just check Sig. they're only showing 1x 3/4 not 1x1.

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Skip Chernoff on August 13, 2018, 05:41:25 AM

I have some of that shaped leading edge material. You may have it. I'll see how straight it is.

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Tom Luciano on August 13, 2018, 07:03:34 AM

MM,
  I checked my recently built Hatchet. I did use the Sig 3/4x1. Pictured is the profile. I also checked my kit built VooDoo and that also has a 3/4x1 leading edge. I also noticed the 1x1 looked a bit pointy as well. As we have learned over the years blunt is better.

FYI- that's 3/4" deep x 1" height

Hope this helps and hope you make the vintage combat day!

best,
Tom

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Brett Buck on August 13, 2018, 11:38:36 AM

Quote from: Motorman on August 13, 2018, 06:46:14 AM

Some of those leading edge shapes are almost triangles the one I'm looking for is a bullet shape.

Have at it:

   www.google.com

  Brett

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Tony Drago on August 13, 2018, 12:09:04 PM

I believe the Midwest leading edges are what you are looking for.

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Dane Martin on August 13, 2018, 12:11:01 PM

Quote from: Tony Drago on August 13, 2018, 12:09:04 PM

I believe the Midwest leading edges are what you are looking for.

This is probably the correct vendor for the LE.
But! I've found it best to do a parabolic cut and make a LE shaper on the table saw when you can't find exactly what you're after.

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Trostle on August 13, 2018, 12:21:51 PM

Why not take a 1x1 piece of balsa and shape it to what you want?  It will likely be straighter than the shaped piece you purchase and you can be more selective as to the density/strength you want.

Keith

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Brent Williams on August 13, 2018, 12:45:55 PM

I would just redraw the ribs and go with a built up or a molded leading edge. 

https://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/ringmaster-balsa-leading-edge-wing-material-where/

Title: Re: 1x1 Leading Edge
Post by: Gordon Van Tighem on August 13, 2018, 02:11:38 PM

I have a few available....