Building a WWII Airplane: Materials, Propellers & More

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This discussion focuses on building a WWII-style airplane, emphasizing the selection of materials and propeller specifications. The user seeks advice on suitable covering materials for wings, considering options like light cloth or plastic sheets, while using wood for spars and steel and aluminum pipes for the frame. Additionally, the discussion touches on the appropriate RPM for the propeller, with references to historical aircraft like the P-51 Mustang, which predominantly utilized aluminum in its construction.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of aircraft construction materials, specifically aluminum and wood.
  • Knowledge of propeller mechanics and RPM calculations.
  • Familiarity with WWII aircraft models and their material compositions.
  • Basic skills in woodworking and metalworking for frame construction.
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  • Research suitable covering materials for aircraft wings, focusing on lightweight options.
  • Learn about propeller design and RPM specifications for WWII aircraft.
  • Explore the construction techniques used in the P-51 Mustang and other WWII aircraft.
  • Investigate the use of mixed materials in aircraft design, such as wood and fabric versus metal.
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Aerospace hobbyists, aircraft builders, and enthusiasts interested in WWII aviation history and construction techniques.

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I'm planning to build myself a WWII time Airplane. i need some insght into the types of materials that can be used for it.
Specifically, I'm facing problem in finding a suitable covering material for the wings. i would require a light cloth or a plastic sheet, probably. I've used wood to make the spars. I'm using steel and aluminium pipes to construct the frame.
Also, i need to know the rough value of rpm of the propeller that i should have.
please help me out with this.
Suggestions welcomed. Thank u in anticipation.

Abhishek
INDIA
 
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The Mosquito was a wood and fabric airplane. That's an exception though. Most were metal or mixtures of.
 

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