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Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-17-2003, 05:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

I'm thinking of ideas to cover the face of the mold with, because formica won't fill in that groove and bend to the shape of the gear. I was thinking of trying to put some monokote on the face. ...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-16-2003, 05:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Thanks, i've been looking at Home Depot, Lowes, Sears....
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-16-2003, 03:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

When i finally find a bit i will let you guys know how it turns out.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-15-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

I'm not cutting into the carbon gear, just the mold.

Basically, by making the carbon skins further apart you are increasing strength a lot. There was a thread a little while ago about that.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-15-2003, 04:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

I am going to try and make my LG like that. If i could just find a router bit that would give me a concave/ convex surface you can make hollow LG. It will be much stiffer and weigh less.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-14-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Cool, i never thought of that, thanks.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-14-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Formica snaps when bent to far, thats the problem. I just need something that bends furthur.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
09-14-2003, 09:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

RE: Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

rsieminski: Do you make smaller sized landing gear? If so, what do you use instead of formica for the face of the mold? I have had no luck with formica and smaller gear.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-30-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

For a 35% plane i used 7 strips of 5.8oz cloth plain weave regualar cf, and 15 layers by 4 layers wide of 50k tow spread by 1.75". Aprrox. 3 layers of tow and the a layer of cloth. Turned out...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-29-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

I mainly use the 5.8oz plain weave carbon fiber and the 5.9oz hybrid cloths in 2x2 twill. My favorite is the red and black hybrid, it looks very cool! One main thing that you will you a lot is a...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-29-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Ok, i got it now thanks.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-29-2003, 01:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Dude, it that your first time? It looks Awesome!
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-29-2003, 12:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

I got a Q. with that. Do you put clay on the left side of the prop before you put the epoxy in? And how do you make the other half of the mold? I'm exited! I want one!
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-28-2003, 04:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Thats cool, i'd like to see a pic also when you get home. I want to try this!
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-28-2003, 03:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Hey Rick, how do you make your props?
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-28-2003, 12:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

Here is the mold
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
08-28-2003, 12:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,937
Posted By scole

Carbon/Kevlar hybrid Landing gear question

What i use is particle board cut up and glued together about 1/2" wider than the gear itself. You then cut the shape of the landing gear from the block, and sand it smooth. The buy a formica sheet...
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