Actually, it is structural if you flip the plane over. The added strength could well save your life by acting as a rollover structure.
Joachim Saupe <jsaupe6...@earthlink.net> wrote: Jeff, I think you are in OVERKILL mode. The turtledeck is NOT structural!! Joachim > [Original Message] > From: wilder_jeff Wilder > To: > Date: 7/12/2005 12:47:01 AM > Subject: KR> Turtle deck advice > > All, > > I've finished making the form for the turtle deck.. covered it in mylar and > duct tape.. I'm ready to mix the resin and start the processes of laying up. > > I have a single layer of 6oz cloth... a layer of 6in 6oz tape down the spine > and 4 6oz 6in tape layed across the spine as ribs. On top of the 6in tape, I > have 2.5in carbon strips layed ontop of the 6in tape, and then another layer > of 6oz cloth to cover it all. > > Before I start to lay up the cloth... does anyone see any problems with > this?.. is the amount of cloth I am using going to be sufficient? > > I have a gallon of polyester resin. My last question is the polyester going > to be enough to layup the cloth.... or should I go purchase a gallon or more > of epoxy? > > -Jeff > > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html --------------------------------- Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing & more. Check it out!
