[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Biggles]

And layers of Cardboard ?

Maybe just to simple, but might do the trick visual.

Biggles.
> I've got a bit of a problem on my hands.
>
> The aft section of the cockpit has this nice 1" radius on the corner of a 
> 114 degree angle.
>
> This works great if you're going to sheet your virtual bird in some shiny 
> ..040 aluminum, but it sucks ass if you're trying to bend 1/8" tempered 
> hardboard on that radius.
>
> As my potential customer base (there has to be at least ONE of you out 
> there. :D ) I ask - should I:
>
> 1.  Tell you to suck it up and learn how to steam bend wood.
>
> 2.  Tell you to suck it up and sheet your bird with .040 6061.
>
> 3.  See if you'll pass out when trying to bend the wood with Anhydrous 
> Ammonia
>
> 4.  Include an alternate frame design that's got a sharp angle instead of 
> the radiused angle for those that are smart enough to avoid the ammonia 
> and don't have the desire to learn how to steam bend wood.
>
> thanks all.
>
> g.
>
>
>   


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