[ATTACH]411970[/ATTACH] I've used plans only to scratch build this RC aircraft. Here are the paper patterns for the fuselage bulkheads.
1/9th Scale B-17G Bomber.
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[ATTACH]411971[/ATTACH] The patterns were traced out onto three laminated sheets of 1/32nd balsa.Attached Files -
[ATTACH]411972[/ATTACH] The half bulkhead which goes over the stab. The penned out area will be cut out after installation to make room for the stab.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411973[/ATTACH] The wing saddle bottom will also be cut out to properly fit the wing.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411974[/ATTACH] One half of the partially sheeted left side.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411976[/ATTACH] I used a scroll saw to cut out all the parts for this project.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411977[/ATTACH] Part of the wing. This is the center section containing the retractable main landing gear and engines.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411978[/ATTACH] The main landing gear from Robart.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411980[/ATTACH] Here is one of the flaps. Neatly faired in and even.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411981[/ATTACH] The flap hinged into the flap cove.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411982[/ATTACH] The framing of one of the four engine nacelles.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411983[/ATTACH] In a longitudinal position, the longeron wouldn't bend as easily. I just simply cut notches.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411984[/ATTACH] I used a method called 'strip planking'. Much like the old sailing ship's hulls.Attached FilesComment
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[ATTACH]411985[/ATTACH] You can see the edges are cut at an angle so they will interlock as they go around curved surfaces.Attached FilesComment
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