DDSFlyer,
I checked out the local Local Dollar Tree store today and picked up some of the lighter foam board. It looks like the foam is about the same thickness as the Elmer Board, but the paper is way heavier. I assumed I was going to find "Rediboard" at Dollar Tree, but they have a made in USA brand called "Adams". I also picked up some USA made single edge razor blades at Lowes ($100 for $6 and change). Dollar Tree foam is much easier to cut...........and much easier to bend,compared to Elmers Board.
I agree using the Elmers Board is better than the lighter foam for building thepod. I think with scracth building and cutting your own foam, maybe build the pod after the fuselage has been cut out and glued up so you can check for possible modifications to the width of the pod. Im thinking the extra thickness in the Elmers may cause the pod to be too tight in the fuselage. Im also thinking I will try a modification on the pod tabs to a block/lock system to replace the tab and holes in the top of the fuselage. Its extremely difficult to get a perfect match on the tabs and fuselage, at least for me.
I bet your FT Cruiser flys better in the wind due to the heavier foam board? If you build a heavier version of the FT planes, can you compensate by using more powerful motors and batteries and pick up the wind advantage?
How is flying the FT Curiser compared to flying you HZ Super Cub? My first and only plane is the Super Cub LC. I am in the process of building a spare wing and putting alerions on it. I have been thinking I might try an HZ Apprentice for my next foamie, but meanwhile Im going to build a few of these FT Models. I wanted to try cutting one out myself and get the practice of putting one together before I order the speed build kits.
Thanks again for getting back to me.
Outlaw