 |
 |
 |
| |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Lent by Ames Research Center
These molds for a .0939 scale Vertical-Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL)
wind tunnel model were used to reduce the time required to manufacture
wind tunnel models. The concept of using molds to form fiberglass for
wind tunnel models was tested as compared to traditional machined metal
models. It was felt that models could be produced quicker, faster and
cheaper using fiberglass than the traditional methods. This proved to
partially be the case. Models can be constructed using these methods
when the high strength properties of metal are not needed.
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
