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Old 05-26-2011, 05:03 PM   #61 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by crmears View Post
I do not think that we should attempt to copy the shape of a wing. Wings are designed to use airflow to create lift. The action of creating lift with a wing induces drag. The best thing to copy is the fuseloge of an airplane. Euromodder might be correct. Flat panels might give you the same basic result. Of course you would need to round the corners where the top and sides meet.
Randy
OK, I'll buy that, so can anyone tell me the radius for such a bend? If it's bent too tight the air will separate from the bend surface and negate the results, right?

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