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MetroMPG 07-17-2006 08:44 AM

I'd prefer the rounded top-side transition if possible.

MetroMPG 07-17-2006 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zpiloto
No hope. I don't do shots:p. I'm past the comment stage, everybody thinks I'm the mad scientist.:cool:

Hooha. Good story!

Have you posted details of your EOC transmission complaints? It may be worth adding to the appropriate thread.

Gary Palmer 07-17-2006 08:50 AM

MetroMPG: If you want to do that, I think the information you've looked at is taking a more complicated route than you need. I'll try to find the web site, but their is another way to do the shape with foam and fiberglass, where you just make the shape, like you want, put fiperglass over the outside, shave/carve the foam on the inside out, down to like a 1/4 inch and then fiberglass over the inside. It gives you the ability to make a one of, that is very strong and you can accomplish those shapes.

I'm off to the Chiropractor, but when I get back later today, I'll try to find the link and post it up.

MetroMPG 07-17-2006 08:54 AM

Yes please, Gary. I'd be interested in seeing that.

I'll check back in later. Enough GS for today. My productivity hurts.

Gary Palmer 07-17-2006 12:28 PM

MetroMPG: Here is the link to the website I was describing. This is for a homebuilt aircraft, but the process and technique is what I think might be what you are looking for. Look at the totally useless box!

https://visionaircraft.com/

MetroMPG 07-17-2006 03:28 PM

And here's another one - got some keywords off the aircraft link that helped find more sites:

One-Off Construction Using GRP/Urethane Foam Composite

basjoos 07-17-2006 04:17 PM

You can make rounded curves in coroplast by the careful use of a heat gun.

MetroMPG 07-18-2006 12:10 PM

Did a non-rigorous test - A-B only.

zpiloto 07-18-2006 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Did a non-rigorous test - A-B only.

Only 61 MPG You're killing your FE:p. Testing can hurt at times.:D I was hoping you would be over 5%. Are you going to make a version 2?

krousdb 07-18-2006 05:07 PM

I'm also surprised at the highway FE. I thought it would be 70ish.


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