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Dr. Stewart Pid

Easy Star Fiberglass Fuse

I'm in the process of making a mold for a easystar fuse. I used the replacement foam fuse from the local hobby shop and mounted it to a board, filled the pushrod channels and servo holes on the outside. Fuse plug is painted and waxed.

I must decide where to install hatches (if any). I still have the removable canopy as a seperate part, and will mold the wing insert seperately.

Morli Comment by Morli on February 7, 2010 at 4:48pm
hi Dr,
Good project, I am sure there will be more than few takers if you offer the FG fuse. Some photos of the plug and any completed fuse will bring in more viewers .
NS Rana Comment by NS Rana on February 7, 2010 at 6:19pm
Nice thing you are doing. All my best wishes with you !
Chris Anderson Comment by Chris Anderson on February 7, 2010 at 6:40pm
What's the point? More interior room?
Dr. Stewart Pid Comment by Dr. Stewart Pid on February 7, 2010 at 9:27pm
Yes more interior room, reduce the exterior drag of components and better crash resistance.
Damn near every picture of "experienced" easy stars are covered with tape.
Chris Anderson Comment by Chris Anderson on February 7, 2010 at 9:32pm
Tape = poor man's fiberglass!

I love the give, mod-ability and repairability of Elapor. I wouldn't switch to fiberglass.
Sgt Ric Comment by Sgt Ric on February 8, 2010 at 8:56am
I dispute the "better crash resistance" theory... my EZs have taken some impressive wild bounces and bumps, which I know a glass model wouldn't have survived.
Morli Comment by Morli on February 10, 2010 at 5:08pm
More space is good excuse for FG and probably sleeker look too. A single wheel undercarriage won't hurt.
Dr. Stewart Pid Comment by Dr. Stewart Pid on February 10, 2010 at 8:36pm
Sprayed the plug with mold release today, Next step...glassing. Sorry lost the download plug on my camera or I'd have pictures. Single wheel is a good idea, thanks for the suggestion.
jasonshort Comment by jasonshort on February 10, 2010 at 8:41pm
After I pile drive'd my EZ into the ground I've started using a folded foam core nose. Dirt cheap and plenty of room inside. I was amazed how little affect it had on the aerodynamics.

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