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Originally Posted by Cd
Oh wait ... I didn't think about the frame under the cardboard.
I guess you couldn't just cut an adjustable section out could you ?
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It's not really a simple change. I'd have to revise the internal bulkheads too. Also, getting curvature into the top would require bending the top aluminum tubes. Willing to do that.
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
Right or wrong, I'd increase tapers until I see sign of turbulence, than increase until "laminar". Otherwise you may just end up with extra unneeded length. With unneeded length comes extra unwanted skin drag as noted in recent discussions re: crx and del sol tails.
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I have no problem admitting that the design isn't optimal. I'm inclined to revise once more, this time tapering/curving more aggressively toward the end. Average the results of v.1 and v.2 if I see separation, keep v.2 if I don't.
As you see it now, I've got maybe 12 hours in it. It's a lot of work! It's also fun, but not in the recent temps when the fingers start to get icy.
OH, and I'll have to go buy
another roll of the good, sticky $5 duct tape. Used 1.5 rolls already. This is getting expensive!
Oh wait... I just realized I know where I may be able to use a heated shop. That would drastically increase my modding season. Will report back.