Thanks to all for the replies. I am not familiar with working with fiberglass and was thinking that aluminum might be easy to work with but after all of the replies, I think I will stay with the plans. Jon may have a option for me with the pre formed deck. Now if I can get these two horses to help me out maybe I can be flying to the next gathering. I KNOW Big hopes but a guy has to have a goal to shoot for. Bob
On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 10:36 AM, Pat and Robin Russo <patru...@myfairpoint.net> wrote: > Bob > The metal bulk heads and outside cladding should work without a > problem...using aluminum, right??. I did one aircraft with wood formers and > stringers then skinned it with 1/32 plywood, followed by a layer of 8 oz. > glass. I "X" braced the inside of the boat to give the boat the stiffness I > thought it needed to prevent any fluttering of the tail feathers. I think > the original Rand method makes for a good stiff and strong empennage AND > having done that on several aircraft, I found it easier and less expensive. > Foam also allows for the possibility of some graceful curves. I believe > that one of our members is doing the Rand method turtle deck whilst affixing > it with piano hinges for easy maintenance access. > No, I don't envisage any stability problems, nor is the weight likely to > be an issue. However the reason for doing as you suggest escapes me. What is > it you expect? > Pat R >
