Folda Tear

[upnort]

Ok new guy on the list. I see a few have tried composite sandwich construction. Costs are likely higher but weight could be reduced and rot eliminated. Generous radii on all outside corners are the real appeal. That being said some interior bight work and cold molded veneers would warm it up a bit.


New guy who appreciates the craftsmanship that can be expressed in these small campers!


Regards

Matt

Reference Foldaplane concept animation in the link below!

http://www.visionaircraft.com/foldaplane/index.htm

[Magnetic]

Funny that your looking into this....

I am familiar with the Vision and Rutan aircraft building methods, which prompted me to ask this question:

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=29720


I want to build using this method. My dilemma is do I want to have something completed by hunting season, or do I want a composite tear.

[kennyrayandersen]

The big advantage to the method is to allow parts to be shipped etc that the builder can’t or doesn’t want to make at home – there is nothing particularly unique as far as the actual structure is concerned once it is assembled (IMO). If you car going to make you composite trailer on-site – what’s the advantage to this method?

Actually, a tear could be created in a kit and shipped like that but everything would have to be trucked as it is all pretty much oversized. You could make it stitch and glue etc, but 1/8 plywood is already pretty light and is generally cheaper. AS noted, there is definitely some weight savings, but it’s not free in terms of dollars.