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The Fuselage is the main body of our aircraft, which I had the privilege of having a hands-on approach to working on. Being the body of our team's aircraft, it was the core of all the mechanisms and avionics, along with being the main aesthetic piece. I learned to use techniques of molding and composite-forming that are practical for real-world aircraft manufacturing, with its lightweight and strong structure. I also made sure to pick up the safety procedures needed for working with such chemicals such as goggles, gloves, and ventilators.
Process
Process
Measured and cut out carbon fiber sheets
Layed them flat on top of foam molds we had previously cut
Smoothed out wrinkles and bubbles in sheet
Formed 10 minute epoxy with the measured ratios
Lathered the carbon fiber with epoxy in multiple layers until the whole sheet was covered and damp
Used a vacuum seal for a couple hours overnight to optimally bond the layers to each other
Used a dremel rotary tool and sandpaper to smooth out inconsistencies to optimize aerodynamics and fit.
Assembled the two halves of the fuselage using additional epoxy
Dry carbon fiber sheets on mold
Carbon fiber lathered with epoxy
Dried carbon fiber body
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