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Re: Wind tunnel shapes
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Mike Levad <[log in to unmask]>
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Ok,  This might be the most expensive solution possible but, the parts would
be light and durable.  Have you looked into fabricating them out of carbon
fiber?  I would look for a tech-school or university with a materials
engineering program nearby that might be able to help with fabrication.

Just a bike nerd seeing how that almost every bike part you can imagine is
now being made out sheets, strands and threads of your friend and mine C6.

Mike


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On 6/19/09 9:24 AM, "Jeff Rosenblatt" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> We use model cars (various sizes and models available), to illustrate
> aerodynamics and eco-friendly car shapes/sizes.  Then we glued the model
> cars to a flat wood stand, and then dip/paint the entire model in a
> thick poly coat.  All this has made for a sturdy model in a wind tunnel.
> After the poly dried, we went ahead and spray painted different cars
> different colors, and the paint doesn't wear off much at all for us.  If
> this is a big concern about the paint, use a primer spray coat first.
> We might have to touch up the paint about once every year or two.
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> --Jeff--
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> Jeff Rosenblatt
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> I hope someone can help.
> 
> We have a small wind tunnel with shapes that fit on a sled in the
> test section.  We have used styrofoam for the shapes, but they don't
> last very long.  We tried coating the styrofoam with foam coat, which
> helped extend their life, but they are still getting really beat up.
> I was wondering if anyone else has a similar exhibit or any
> suggestion on what material we can use for durable, lightweight
> shapes.  Does balsa wood hold up?
> 
> Thanks,
> Anna
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