Just this last weekend my brother came down from Seattle and helped begin the shaping of the nose. We also began work on the canopy frame and canard cover.
Here is the floor of the nose. If you look closely you can see the 2" foam block I have used to place the forward bulkhead a little further forward. I later bonded 4 2" foam blocks to the forward face of this bulkhead. This gave me a nose shape that is about 4" longer than stock. Not enought to place a battery forward for added weight and balance options but it does help give a nice smooth nose shape.
Here is another view of the nose with the sides installed and glassed. More clearly visible is the 2" (blue) block of foam between the sl30s and the forward bulkhead.
Another view
Here is the final shape of the nose....
...before my brother had his way with it. You can also see how I have began to shape the canopy frame and canard cover all at the same time to ensure a nice smooth transition.
Here are some more views, still a little work to do but a good start.
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2 comments:
That sure is a beautiful nose.
I can honestly say that is the first time anyone said that about my nose..:)
Anyhow, thanks. I hope it turns out nice after all the glassing.
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