Long or short rear fenders?

[derbydentist]

The one thing I do know (suspect)... think I heard Bulldog say it is the X represents the cross center section. Draw a line from each point diagonally to the opposite point (top front to bottom rear) and you will get an X. Not sure about the 3. Those lines will also guide you in getting your shape. Definitely watch the whole vid. I know its almost an hour long but it will go fast and its TOTALLY worth it. After linking it to that post I found myself watching it AGAIN. LOL
Hope that helps.

Definitely helps thank you

 

[LightninBoy]

What exactly is x3 mean? is it just the concept of having front leading and trailing fenders and leading fenders on the rear wheels and then connecting the portions between or is it something else I'm missing?

That's a good description of the design. The name "X3" simply comes from the name of the car that first ran that fender design.

 

[derbydentist]

That's a good description of the design. The name "X3" simply comes from the name of the car that first ran that fender design.

Ah that makes a lot of sense thank you for that clarification- whose car was x3?

 

[LightninBoy]

The X3 was mine ...

 

[derbydentist]

The X3 was mine ...

So sweet! I'm assuming those are balsa fenders?! This may be a dumb question but is there a type or brand of balsa wood that is better than others or a better place to buy balsa

 

[LightninBoy]

Yep, balsa. I get balsa from many different places but when I want top quality balsa I go to nationalbalsa.com (seriously, that site really exists) and get their aero grade balsa.

 

[DerbyDad4Hire]

Yep, balsa. I get balsa from many different places but when I want top quality balsa I go to nationalbalsa.com (seriously, that site really exists) and get their aero grade balsa.

How is it different? Easier to shape without breaking?

 

[Skywalker Racing]

How is it different? Easier to shape without breaking?

Lighter weight balsa. Competition grade balsa like Spacewalker used in his model airplane days. Workability generally the same.

 

[Thinkin'Bout Racin]

Lighter weight balsa. Competition grade balsa like Spacewalker used in his model airplane days. Workability generally the same.

Interesting, ...thanks for the education!

 

[LightninBoy]

Lighter weight balsa. Competition grade balsa like Spacewalker used in his model airplane days. Workability generally the same.

Yep. Also nice grain for the clear finish I like to use

 

[derbydentist]

Yep. Also nice grain for the clear finish I like to use

Excellent thank you so much!