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Old 10-14-2019, 12:58 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ennored View Post
Don't forget that the taper in the top view will be different, as it's applied at the centerline of the vehicle. Applied like that, it's only ~4' "tall", so you'll get a much more aggressive taper on the sides.
Hi Ennoread,

Are you saying that I might be underestimating the taper based in my calcs from the side photos? That I might be thinking it is 15 degrees or so when it is actually more?

If so, could you elaborate because I don't quite get it. I did wonder about that because I am calculating from the photo as it is a 2 dimensional object and obviously it is not. Is that what you are referring to by the view from the top? I don't get the ~4 feet reference?

Thanks, Bill

PS
I cut a piece of plywood for the base last night at the 15 degree mark and it feels like the taper is less than the NASA truck or the RV Aero vehicle I mentioned, so I am inclined to think you are on to something here.
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