From: "Dan" <danstrider@...>
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2002 12:50 AM
Subject: FG tail surfaces?
Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2002 12:50 AM
Subject: FG tail surfaces?
I'm curious about creating really light and stong tail feathers.
I have looked at Dr. Drela's Apogee tail surfaces, but I'm looking
for something a modeler without access to a vacuum bagger or CNC
molding equipment could build. I'm also shying away from foam due
to an accute shortage of foam cutting equipment here.
I expiromented with using .75 oz FG and CyA with mixed results. My
surfaces warped, presumably due to the moisture in the glue. With
one layer on each side, however, I do get strong pieces.
Is there any way I can sheet 1/16" balsa feathers with fiberglass to
get more accurate and rigid surfaces? I'm curious, must I go to vac
bagging to get straight and light tail feathers? If so, what resins
work well for this application? Is there any furture with my FG and
CyA approach?
Thanks again,
Dan