Building a WWII Airplane: Materials, Propellers & More

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Building a WWII airplane requires careful selection of materials, with aluminum being a common choice for structures like the P51, while some aircraft, like the Mosquito, utilized wood and fabric. For wing coverings, lightweight cloth or plastic sheets are recommended. The construction involves using wood for spars and steel or aluminum pipes for the frame. Additionally, determining the appropriate propeller RPM is crucial for performance; resources are available online for specific models. Overall, the project demands a blend of traditional and modern materials to achieve authenticity and functionality.
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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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