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I was fantasizing about the 70's (F5000 specifically) and wondered if anyone here had ever been involved in making one...
Stampie UltimaDork9/5/19 8:19 a.m. In reply to stroker : I'm hoping this is the start to an epic build thread. havent done it, but was party to serious consideration of building one for FSAE many moons ago (carbon supplier pulled out at last minute) The best area to spend your time is likely the manuals on aircraft fabrication/repair. Hey, This book had some good info on monocoque fabrication. Rog Allan Staniforths original 'Race and Rally car sourcebook' had several examples that described what material, thickness, rivet spacing etc. with lot's of good pics, both of folded aluminium sheet and honeycomb. Build Your Own Race Car. Bluetti AC200: 2000W Inverter, 700W 145VOC Solar Input, 1700Wh Lithium Battery! New 1500wh "Bluetti" Solar Generator: Lithium Battery + MPPT + Inverter Power Box. Design Your Own LiFePO4 Solar Power System - Mobile Solar Power Made Easy! Design Your ownRaw LiFePO4 Cell Battery Solar power System!
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