5 - Setting up the pipe bender.
7 - Checking to the plan and trying to figure three dimensions at one time.
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| 25 - More parts. | 26 - ...and then we do a little spin... and then a twist and make the head nod... and then you just fly away. A piece of cake. | 27 - Why is this man smiling? He can lift it! The total frame is about 70 lbs. | |
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| 22 - Everyone pitches in to help. | 23 - How to keep it straight when it's not straight to begin with? | 24 - We begin to see just how big this guy is. | |
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| 18 - Working on a head. | 19 - How many pounds force per arm? | 20 - Yep, that sure looks like a head... | 21 - Just use your imagination... |
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| 14 - Every cut edge was melted to prevent seams from pulling apart. | 15 - Most seams were left very large -- 1.5 in -- to allow for extra stiching. | 16 - He sure looks like he knows what he's doing. | 17 - Is he thinking again? Just do it! |
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| 11 - Victory! | 12 - We figured 30 yards of fabric at first, but as our plans grew we ordered another 20 yards. | 13 - Lots of notes, lots of thinking, lots of sketches, oh well let's just cut it! | |
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| 9 - We added a piece of plastic pipe inside the aluminum tube to prevent the tube from collapsing. Now we have to get it out! | 10 - Arms aren't enough, how about some feet? This takes more muscle than bending the pipe. | ||
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5 - Setting up the pipe bender. |
6 - The pipe bender is amazing! It works with only the strength of one guy and can duplicate curves. | 7 - Checking to the plan and trying to figure three dimensions at one time. |
8 - Here's our first wing spar. Only 3 more identical ones to go.... |
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| 1 - Time to scale up. | 2 - Great power tools. | 3 - Every piece is important, even if you don't know what it's for. | 4 - Drill presses aren't so scary after a two dozen 1.5-in holes. |
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