07-07-2009, 09:44 PM
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frustrated aero
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Duncan, OK
Posts: 834
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OK, second try on the LES tower. I spoke too soon when I said the styrene was easier to work with! The Tenax causes some shrinkage in the glue joints and causes distortion. I learned how to use the E-Z applicator a little better, and modified the jig. It still isn't perfect, but I think I can make it work. I wonder if CF will be stiffer than styrene.
edit: pinning this bad boy would help--I was trying to avoid that, but Tim's picture above shows they help a bunch!
Anyway, I believe my drawing is complete and should work.
On another note, I have begun CAD work on the "naughty bits" in preparation for detailing. I made contact w/ Paul Graf and am in the process of obtaining wraps for this bird (thanks Drew & Paul!).
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