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Brad
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Zone of Pain
 
2008-06-11, 13:48

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Originally Posted by atomicbartbeans View Post
Well, I just got back from Bargain Outlet with some horrifically cheap 2x4s, 1x3s, and peanut M&Ms - I'll update with frame construction pics.
If you're looking to save on a lot of weight, you might want to try polystyrene (plastic) instead of aluminum for the outer shell. I've been using polystyrene in the above project and have been surprised by how strong it can be when properly supported and cemented. It'll certainly be more fragile than aluminum, but that'll only really be an issue if you're in a collision.

I got my sheets from http://www.usplastic.com, for what it's worth. This type, specifically.

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