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asid61 · #1 22-05-2015, 18:55

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Mike Marandola · #2 22-05-2015, 18:58

How thick is the G10?

asid61 · #3 22-05-2015, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Mike Marandola

How thick is the G10?

1/16".

Greg Woelki · #4 22-05-2015, 19:32

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Originally Posted by asid61

1/16".

Are you envisioning mounting electronics to the G10? I am curious about what, if any, stiffening supports would be needed with that thickness. I would be happy to hear from anyone who has experience with this.

asid61 · #5 22-05-2015, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Greg Woelki

Are you envisioning mounting electronics to the G10? I am curious about what, if any, stiffening supports would be needed with that thickness. I would be happy to hear from anyone with experience with this.

I'm going off what AdamHerd said about bellypans; I haven't used it before.

R.C. · #6 22-05-2015, 19:45

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Originally Posted by asid61

I'm going off what AdamHerd said about bellypans; I haven't used it before.

lol I think he's changed his mind since then

PAR_WIG1350 · #7 22-05-2015, 19:55

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Originally Posted by R.C.

lol I think he's changed his mind since then

Is there a story behind this?

AdamHeard · #8 22-05-2015, 20:17

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Originally Posted by PAR_WIG1350

Is there a story behind this?

Plywood Yo

TheOtherGuy · #9 22-05-2015, 20:33

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Plywood Yo

I like your style

asid61 · #10 22-05-2015, 20:33

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Plywood Yo

What are the advantages over G10 though? Is it lighter?

asid61 · #11 22-05-2015, 22:23

Checked the weight in SW, plywood is only 0.3lbs heavier than a garolite bellypan. And it's cheaper and easier to work with, so we may well end up going that route.
Would 7/32 or 3/16" work instead? The last bit of extra weight is killing me.

Greg Woelki · #12 22-05-2015, 23:20

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Originally Posted by asid61

Checked the weight in SW, plywood is only 0.3lbs heavier than a garolite bellypan. And it's cheaper and easier to work with, so we may well end up going that route.
Would 7/32 or 3/16" work instead? The last bit of extra weight is killing me.

We used 5mm (~0.2") lauan plywood for Aerial Assault without any issues, so yes, if you insist.

cxcad · #13 22-05-2015, 23:31

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Originally Posted by asid61

Checked the weight in SW, plywood is only 0.3lbs heavier than a garolite bellypan. And it's cheaper and easier to work with, so we may well end up going that route.
Would 7/32 or 3/16" work instead? The last bit of extra weight is killing me.

That little bit of extra money though...

asid61 · #14 22-05-2015, 19:59

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Originally Posted by R.C.

lol I think he's changed his mind since then

Why? Did something shatter on him?

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