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Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 1. Kevlar and carbon fibre.
AERO MODELLER #685 Feb 1993 (v.58) pg. 48

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 2. Making a winding tube from Kevlar.
AERO MODELLER #686 Mar 1993 (v.58) pg. 46

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 3. Making simple molded parts which incorporate Carbon fibre.
AERO MODELLER #688 May 1993 (v.58) pg. 47

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 4. Building a Kevlar/Carbon/Balsa composite wing.
AERO MODELLER #689 Jun 1993 (v.58) pg. 49

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 5. Building a Kevlar/Carbon/Balsa composite wing (continued).
AERO MODELLER #690 Jul 1993 (v.58) pg. 50

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 6. Building a Kevlar/Carbon/Balsa composite wing (continued).
AERO MODELLER #691 Aug 1993 (v.58) pg. 10

Using modern materials when constructing free-flight model aircraft. Part 7. Drawbacks of these new structures and materials.
AERO MODELLER #694 Nov 1993 (v.58) pg. 47

Construction techniques for C/L aerobatic models. (1) Wet molded balsa. (2) Flexible engine mountings. (3) Using glass cloth to reduce wear.
AERO MODELLER #702 Jul 1994 (v.59) pg. 22

SLOP (slow open power) free-flight model utilizes modern design and materials. This article illustrates the basic techniques for making wing components from carbon/Kevlar materials.
AERO MODELLER #766 Aug 26 1999 (v.64) pg. 34

How to make plugs and molds for fabricating model components (cowls, wheel pants, etc.) out of fiberglass.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 56

Tip on making fiberglass tape for reinforcing wing dihedral joints.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 166

Tip on stiffening fiberglass cloth so that it is easier to cut for model uses.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 166

Making a round cowl for model aircraft from fiberglass. Shows how to make a pattern for the mold, make the mold from plaster, and then use resin and fiberglass cloth to fashion the cowl.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1990 (v.16#3) pg. 64

How to repair broken fiberglass parts (like cowls) on model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1991 (v.17#6) pg. 96

Tip on using balsa wood molds when casting model parts from a mixture of epoxy resin and carbon fiber tow.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1994 (v.20#4) pg. 100

Advice on the choice of adhesives for building balsa and composite model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1996 (v.22#1) pg. 131

Working with fiberglass. How to apply it to models with no bubbles, wrinkles or loose cloth.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1996 (v.22#8) pg. 48

The basics of carbon-fiber construction. Part 1.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1998 (v.24#1) pg. 105

The basics of carbon-fiber construction. Part 2. Typical modern F1B wing construction.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1998 (v.24#2) pg. 123

Nine steps to obtain a good repair to a damaged or chipped fiberglas gel coat on a model boat.
MODEL BOATS #517 Mar 1994 (v.44) pg. 24

Basics of making glass reinforced plastic model boat hulls for multi and scale purposes.
MODEL BOATS #531 May 1995 (v.45) pg. 20

Tip on repairing broken GRP by using cyano glue to "re-wet" the GRP so that the patch will stick.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1990 (v.32#3) pg. 195

Carbon fiber spars and joiners. Looks at spar types, wing stresses and carbon fibre reinforcement. Included in an article on repairing broken wings.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1990 (v.32#6) pg. 530

Self-tensioning frame for wetting out carbon fibre with epoxy resin.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jul 1990 (v.32#7) pg. 634

Layman's guide to exotic man-made materials and their applications in model making. Looks at carbon fibre, Kevlar, fiberglass, boron, and Dyneema.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1990 (v.33#11) pg. 989

High-fibre diet. An introduction to the use of composites in making models. Part 1. Available materials.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Feb 1991 (v.34#2) pg. 134

High-fibre diet. An introduction to the use of composites in making models. Part 2. Mechanical properties of laminates.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Mar 1991 (v.34#3) pg. 186

High-fibre diet. An introduction to the use of composites in making models. Part 3. Sources for materials.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Sep 1991 (v.34#9) pg. 692

Fabricating cobweb structures for model use. Cobweb structures are made by winding resin-soaked rovings around a jig.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1992 (v.35#5) pg. 18

Molding your own. Useful tips about glass fibre techniques.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS May 1992 (v.35#5) pg. 28

Mold your own wings. Step-by-step instructions for a technique used to produce identical sets of accurate, strong composite wings. Part 1.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1992 (v.35#10) pg. 26

Mold your own wings. Part 2.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Nov 1992 (v.35#11) pg. 72

Mold your own wings. Part 3.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Dec 1992 (v.35#12) pg. 38

Mold your own wings. Part 4.
RADIO CONTROL MODELS & ELECTRONICS Jan 1993 (v.36#1) pg. 78, 15

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