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Ok, there's a lot of guys out there that say there are methods of repairing body tubes that have been damaged (out of round and/or creased (with wrinkles). I used to live in Missouri... You know The Show Me State... Ok... Someone please show me how it's done.
I'd love to see a tutorial on LPR body tubes such as Estes sells (say a BT-60), PSII type body tubes (2.5" or larger) or other heavy walled tubes, and of course HPR type cardboard body tubes (4" or so). And to make this more interesting... fiberglassing is not an option.
I'd also love to hear about how the MPR/HPR tubes hold up after the repairs (shreds afterwards would not be considered a successful repair). I realize that these might be compromised. So, trying to exceed the sound barrier is not a requirement. it just has to be able to be flown again and recovered in flyable condition.
Thanks!
I'd love to see a tutorial on LPR body tubes such as Estes sells (say a BT-60), PSII type body tubes (2.5" or larger) or other heavy walled tubes, and of course HPR type cardboard body tubes (4" or so). And to make this more interesting... fiberglassing is not an option.
I'd also love to hear about how the MPR/HPR tubes hold up after the repairs (shreds afterwards would not be considered a successful repair). I realize that these might be compromised. So, trying to exceed the sound barrier is not a requirement. it just has to be able to be flown again and recovered in flyable condition.
Thanks!