23Nov

EPP ( Expanded Polypropylene, ) Foam

EPP stands for Expanded Polypropylene, and though its just another kind of packaging material, Its great for building model airplanes because, it is light, strong, and moderately flexible making it a very resilient material. Technically, its a highly versatile closed-cell bead foam that provides a unique range of properties, including outstanding energy absorption, multiple impact resistance, thermal insulation, buoyancy, water and chemical resistance, exceptionally high strength to weight ratio and 100% recyclability. EPP foam is incredibly tough and makes durable planes. When bent,...

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22Nov

Designing a 600MM RC Micro EPP Flying Wing

Ok Time to Build a small 600MM Flying wing . Goal: Build a small Flying wing that is small, sweet, harmless, portable, and fun to fly, especially in small spaces and probably weigh less than the new DGCA draft law rule of 250gms. Should be able to have some FPV gear as well. Design Process:   Design and finalize Dimensions. Airfoil Selection Hot wire CNC a prototype and build a test model. Test fly, observe and note characteristics, if needed go back to Step...

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21Nov

Designing and Building some EPP Flying Wings !

With all the new Super awesome EPP Foam Blocks that we got in stock, I want to build some EPP Flying Wings. EPP Foam is great because : A. Its strong yet flexible. So it doesn't shatter and break easily. Can make very resilient planes that can take a beating B. Its pretty light, and cuts with a Hot wire very neatly. C. Its CA Friendly ! Yes ! Makes the builds very fast and light. My Idea is to build 3 or 4 sizes...

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04Nov

Vortex-RC – RCIndia Community Interaction , participation and contribution.

At Vortex-RC we intend to follow a unique model. To not only enjoy the hobby but to involve the Indian RC community to participate, contribute and fly together. We stand committed to support and encourage building, flying and enjoying this sport together in India. We want all of you to fly and enjoy the sport. In view of the above, we are pleased to announce the first of our offers : Activity #1: Do a Build thread and review one of...

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01Sep

Foamboard comparison and review

See how the Fliteboard Pro and the Fliteboard Lite compare against each other, and also against Dollar Tree Adams Readi board and Elmers FoamBoard. Learn about the differences between the 2 FliteBoard offerings, and also how they fare against the popular DTF ( Dollar Tree Foam boards ) and the Elmers Foamboard.

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