[simpits-tech] Construction dilemma...

[Roy Coates]

On Wed, 19 Nov 2008, Gene Buckle wrote:


I'd go with option 5.



> 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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Roy Coates.
Dept of Engineering.
Liverpool University.
E-Mail: r.coates at liv.ac.uk
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