This is what my main frame idea will consist of for the velomobile. Two pieces of plywood that run parallel to one another. Then bulk heads made from 1/4 inch plywood and about two inches thick will be made to construct the shape of the sides. The front will most likely by formed in foam to allow for more curvature. I plan to router 3/4 inch groves out of the plywood bulk heads to run more thin strips of clear pine. The thin strips will be flexible enough to blend around the bulkheads.
After the strips of pine are attached an 1/8 inch thick strips of plywood will fill the void between strips of pine. This will give the final outline of the velomobile. Epoxy and a filler material will be filleted along the bulk heads and finished with a layer of fiberglass.
I am looking for a way to draw to scale on the computer. I am researching google sketchup because it is free. I hope to find something more suitable soon, then paint for the velomobile project.
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