Hoversite 2003
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Construction continues...
The hull starts to take shape...
Cutting that elliptical hole through the hull for the thrust duct was fun!
But, at least we didn't have to build the duct from scratch.
But, at least we didn't have to build the duct from scratch.
Bottom's up!
Here, all the mechanical elements are laid out to see if everything will fit.
We decided to paint the bottom (at least
the part that would show) so we
wouldn't have to crawl under there later
once the craft was right-side-up.
the part that would show) so we
wouldn't have to crawl under there later
once the craft was right-side-up.
| This shows the "landing strip" in place. Six-inch strips of aluminum are screwed on at intervals for added wear protection. |
"Hey Dad, what should I do next?" (How about feeding the dog?)
Here, the
main hull is
almost
complete.
Note the
beginnings of
the thrust
duct over to
the left of
Mike.
main hull is
almost
complete.
Note the
beginnings of
the thrust
duct over to
the left of
Mike.