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Originally Posted by bschloop
things are starting to come together. the tail has a lid, and the nose is 90% glassed I need to decide whether to leave the styrofoam in the bottom of the tail or not. if I do, it will keep it from turning into a parachute, but will have a weight disadvantage.
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You could do something in between
- leave the styrofoam where it gives you better aero or stiffens up the construction;
- remove (or hollow out) what is dead weight (though weight is relative here).
Vibrations or flutter could be a long-term killer, keeping some of that styrofoam in will increase stiffness and reduce vibrations.