Scallops
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davidchoate
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Re: Scallops
what type of model is this?
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joecrouse
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Re: Scallops
looks like a 1/2 scale flyable.
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Wildpig
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Re: Scallops
Or one of Bill Parker's blown up models. 
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FsFalcon
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Re: Scallops
What's the purpose of scalloping the formers? Weight reduction? Or does it aid in the finishing process? Both?
(Apologies if this is a dumb question, but I'm pretty new to the hobby.)
(Apologies if this is a dumb question, but I'm pretty new to the hobby.)
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Wildpig
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Re: Scallops
If you didn't scallop the formers, they would stand out "proud" and bulge the fabric. It would look bad. Like DD said, it's too hide the former. Thereby, giving that 'flowing" look.
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kittyfritters
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Re: Scallops
Not to mention reducing drag.Wildpig wrote:If you didn't scallop the formers, they would stand out "proud" and bulge the fabric. It would look bad. Like DD said, it's too hide the former. Thereby, giving that 'flowing" look.
Depending on what that aircraft in the photo is, it may be simply a full scale flyable. It appears to be more or less standard wood and fabric construction for a contemporary homebuilt. If I had the money...
Howard