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Old 03-29-2016, 08:03 PM   #8 (permalink)
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At the bottom of this table is the boat tail which AeroStealth will be constructing.... It will be the 1st 5th-wheel in the world to be streamlined this way.We'll get some valuable real data from it... We know of better boat tail designs,but they're 2-magnitudes higher in fabrication complexity and expense.
This implies construction details not evident in the thread.

Apparently a boat tail with plan taper? It appears to have a rear bumper extension. Depending on the camera's focal length, frame rail width 4' back looks like a reasonable angle. Longer? Wider?

Does the plan include curved panels, pace Mair; or flat 'because it's easier'? Most importantly, please tell me you hope to use PolyMetal or equivalent.
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