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1.5. Cast for a fuselage cover
One special feature of the ORBIS is that you can attach a cover between the two carbon arm
supports, which covers the fuselage opening in the extended position. To make this fuselage cover
you must make a cast in the range of the fuselage flaps. Please make a second cover for
replacement. Put a thin plastic foil over the fuselage and laminate at least four to five glass fibre layers
with epoxy resin in the minimum size of J 160 mm x H 80 mm.
A glossy white
universal sized cover
can also be ordered on the website:
Graphic 1.5.1 Cast for a fuselage cover
1.6. Cut out the fuselage hatches
Mark the cut-out for the two fuselage hatches with a pencil. The hatches are divided along the centre
of the fuselage. Please keep in mind that the upper fuselage joint does not necessarily represent the
actual centre of the fuselage. Measure the two fuselage hatches according to graphic 1.6.1, where the
length of the fuselage hatches J is 160 mm and the width H is 80 mm.
The fuselage opening must
have a width of 80 mm.
Since the hatches are curved, they have a slightly larger width. Measure the
width from the top with a calliper gauge. Cut out the fuselage hatches with an
oscillating 0,4 mm saw
or second best take a sharp knife or a Dremel using a thin cutting wheel. Use straight metal rail
guidance and fasten it with screw clamps.
Graphic 1.6.1 Cut out the fuselage hatches