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Old 07-28-2011, 05:49 PM   #135 (permalink)
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English-Wheel?

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Originally Posted by BamZipPow View Post
I know I have at least 1 more version after this one. Coroplast to test with...then maybe some FRP sheets as my next/final build. I wonder how easy it is to bend FRP using some heat...

This version will attempt to see how feasible it will be to construct it into 4 major pieces to be able to assemble/disassemble. I might be able to incorporate some side windows in this version fer better rear/side views. It was kinda tough with the earlier versions.

Thinking about making wood strips that I can bend and glue up to git my curve...although I won't rule out using bending aluminum "L" beams either.
Have you got any buddies with an English-wheel? You might could swap out for some nice compound curves in sheet aluminum.I watched an instructor at Oshkosh do some amazing things with one of those.
Nelson Ezell,in Breckenridge,Texas can construct an entire warbird from blueprints,aluminum sheet,and a wheel.Gotta see to believe it!
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