Kerosene (Project Chimera)
In progress! More writeup coming soon!
quick recap
1) scanned our driver
2) designed shell in CAD
3) made male mold out of foam
checked accuracy with Lidar scan
4) came up with new resin infusion method to account for impermeable baseplate
5) made multiple prototype test sections to trial our new method
6) pattern the carbon fiber layers
6) infuse the shell!
7) coring - digging out the foam mold
8) body work - fillers for a smooth surface finish
9) internals (happening in the background this whole time)
steering
back axle
push bar mounts
10) alignment and hardware installation
11) windshield
12)
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