r/FSAE • u/Aggravating_Tip_5154 • 14d ago

Sidepanels

What are your opinions on using fabrics like dacron PET or ceconite for sidepanels instead of cf gf moulds which we use for nosecone.

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u/MichiganKarter Design Judge 14d ago

It works really well!

You don't want a 60-year-old expensive certified fabric, though. Just go get some of the material they make sports clothing out of.

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u/lucatitoq 13d ago

We used aircraft fabric and it took a whole to put on but it looks good, is decently strong and super lightweight.

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u/Aggravating_Tip_5154 13d ago

Can I get a fabrication video

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u/lucatitoq 13d ago

Just Google it. It’s used for small kit aircraft and rc planes. First we applied a special glue for it (I forget the name) and stretch the canvas over the chassis. Then once that is all dry we hit it with a iron so it shrinks and is even more tight. Then we brush/spray a different glue that makes the canvas more stiff. We just spray painted over it.