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Some friendly rivalry!
I've been following your thread with interest, mostly because we have similarities in our vehicles but also because we seem to have common ideas.
As you say - I had a fair headstart, but you look to be catching up quick! My goal is for a operational but not legal test, by the end of this month followed by road testing in May. Note that none of my bodywork is structural and I will commence daily riding before fitting outer body panels (helps me judge aero value).
The pace of my progress has slowed due to the time consumption of small "finishing" jobs - look out for this, it will happen to you as well. I'll post a "to do" list on my thread so you can compare.
My biggest problem is trying to keep everything simple - i keep designing things with a view to final operation, making them too complex. I need to remind myself that the goal is a "fast failure", learn lessons and get it right next time.
About the canopy, we both have the same problem! We can't justify the expense of a professionally built one, so we need to do our own thing - I got a great book (An introduction to Thermoforming) and have started making my own machine. I will use vacuum formed panels over temporary (grp & bondo) male moulds for all my bodywork.
Wish you luck, and look forward to seeing some images
Pete
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