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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2022, 01:57 PM
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Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Fly-11 Ebike with Fairing

Fly-11 Ebike with fairings
Been working on the Fairing/Pannier System with a couple of idealistic notions in mind. The idea that fairings and panniers could be sold as a matching set for one.
And...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-17-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
33026Test This is 5mm Polypropylene...

33026Test

This is 5mm Polypropylene Honeycomb from BUBBLE-X production

You could not do this with Coroplast .
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-17-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Update: While shopping at Polymer shapes, the...

Update: While shopping at Polymer shapes, the sales people suggested a new material, only available since 2018, called BUBBLE-X , Polypropylene Honeycomb.

I tried to make one of my 15” cube...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 05-27-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Update on projects: The latest bike has a...

Update on projects:
The latest bike has a Tailbox with LED lights, but has a milk crate instead of a fairing. I don’t know why aerodynamic fairings for bicycles aren’t catching on. But I’m gaining...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 02-19-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
New 31719 Paper from India demonstrates...

New
31719

Paper from India demonstrates advantage of aerodynamic fairing for bicycle
Forum: Alternative Transportation 01-30-2022, 03:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31637 31638 31639 Turn Signals ...

31637

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Turn Signals
Directional Indicators
TEST to see if gif files work
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-27-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31504 I don’t know about polymetal. Do you...

31504

I don’t know about polymetal. Do you mean a monocoque?
I figured out how to bend Coroplast, using a steam iron to heat the inside of the piece to about 320°F or 155°C. Recommend leaving a...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-27-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31499 The M318 Dashboard with phone holder. ...

31499
The M318 Dashboard with phone holder.

31500
M318 Dashboard with phone.

31501
M321 Dashboard Layout

31502
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-26-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31494 31495 31496 31497 31498

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31496

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Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-26-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Non fungible tokens are cool. Yes,...

Non fungible tokens are cool.

Yes, eventually I would like to make the fairings in molded plastic, which would yield better results in terms of compound curves, especially at the edges but also...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-25-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31490 I’ve been criticized for building the...

31490
I’ve been criticized for building the front fairing first, and holding off on the rear pannier/Tailbox for later. Actually the front fairing gives me protection so it’s more important. But the...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-25-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
I’m not sure if you mean ‘does the design work in...

I’m not sure if you mean ‘does the design work in Coroplast’ or ‘do I work in Coroplast’,
So , no, the design is not as good in Coroplast as it would be in fiberglass. But there’s a long story as...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-25-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31482 31483 31484 31485 Model...

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Model 318 with Model 319 Tailbox and LED lights
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-25-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
31481 The ensemble works much more nicely with...

31481
The ensemble works much more nicely with the Tailbox.
It is tapered to 11° and ends sharply as a Kamm tail, with a vertical row of LED taillights. It is made to follow closely the height and...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-25-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
http://https://i.ibb.co/znJmp48/IMG-3597.jpg ...

http://https://i.ibb.co/znJmp48/IMG-3597.jpg
Model 318 Construction Photos May 2018
http://https://ibb.co/8gr13Hb
Raw Coroplast corrugated polypropylene ...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 12-25-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,633
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Electric Bike Fairing Pannier Tailbox LED Lighting System

Progress since my last thread…
• Using Coroplast for fairings, panniers, “pannier/tailbox”, and Tailbox.
• new Cree U7 motorcycle headlights on all bikes
• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-26-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Sub-Topic : Getting people to sign waivers...

Sub-Topic :

Getting people to sign waivers before letting them test ride your vehicle.
And Beta Testing in general. I came across THIS Disclaimer today. I am thinking more people would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-25-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
Yes, well thank you. But I know I have made a few...

Yes, well thank you. But I know I have made a few compromises in the design (and construction) of he Model 317. Right now, it's on standby so I can get a good cardio workout in the event of rain....
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-25-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
That's sharp of you to point that out. But...

That's sharp of you to point that out. But actually,
in Naval Aviation, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, and other composites are
filed under the category of "Aviation Sheet Metal".

The Harrier AV8B...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-24-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/25019464409_9e...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/25019464409_9ed9c4f34b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E7Ti72)PICT0298 (https://flic.kr/p/E7Ti72) by AviationMetalSmith (https://www.flickr.com/photos/11629987@N02/), on...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-24-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
The sides were polyethylene , which came...

The sides were polyethylene , which came rolled-up, and it had a tendency to curl. You can see in the earlier photo , (second photo from top). that it was worse, and that I trimmed the edges down a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-20-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
NFA Vehicles Type Nine (9)

Hi,
The Nuclear Fueled Aerospace Vehicles Company was faced with a dilemma after the fall of the Soviet Union . The XXXXXXXXXXXX was cancelled , and the company was forced to do what Messerschmitt...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 11-20-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,531
Posted By AviationMetalSmith
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/09...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/09/self-driving-bus-crashes-two-hours-after-las-vegas-launch-truck-autonomous-vehicle
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