Ren
1st, I want to preface this by saying that I assumed that this peanut was being built for indoor flying because you posted your question on this group. I would build a peanut for indoor lighter that for outdoor.
Here are a few example weights of wheels I have laying around:
3/4" Williams plastic wheel = .78 gram
1" balsa wheel, unpainted = .16 gram
3/4" wire wheel, painted = .11 gram
3/4" Styrofoam wheel, painted = .14 gram
3/4" Styrofoam wheel, painted = .05 gram
Just guessing, the paint on the foam wheels probably doubles the weight.
I hope this is some guidance
Gary
From: joemargbartek j.bartek_at_sbcglobal.net
They might be a little heavier, but Peck (A to Z ) has vintage wheels with clear plastic hubs for about $3 a pair. Stock numbers are PA 098 for the 3/4 inch ones.
--- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "joemargbartek" wrote:
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> I've used thin styrofoam sheet from a grocery store tray to make wheels for my Martin MO-1 Peanut from Dave Linstrum plans. I stuck on some homemade silver tissue for the center disc and flat black acrylic paint for the tires. The wheels are very light. Pictures are at the following site.
> http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=23284508&postcount=1907
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> Joe
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> --- In Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com, "N. A. Monllor" wrote:
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> > Thanks Gary,
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> > To be honest, Iâm leaning more and more towards balsa wheels. I think thatâs the ticket!!!
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> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ren
Received on Sat Jan 12 2013 - 07:06:12 CET