So I dug a little deeper into this, since I had also considered it for a few parts on my (uncompleted) project in the 80's. Wing ribs today would be made from ¼" Lastafoam from Spruce, which is 4.7#/cu ft. (Spruce doesn't list urethane foam in ¼" thickness, only ½ inch). So the weight per piece very slightly favors Lastafoam. The Nidacore would need the edge treatment to fill to a flat surface with flox, but that would be easy. >From my very limited search, the Nidacore seems to be about half the cost >(well, less shipping). If you had a mold for making wing skins, you might be >on to a significant cost reduction there, Rich. Now, I have to get on to mounting my main gear attachments to the spar of my current project! Griff P
From: KRnet <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Rich Parker via KRnet Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:16 AM To: Krnet <[email protected]> Cc: Rich Parker <[email protected]> Subject: KRnet> Nidacore panels I'm making a new glass panel bridge for my boat and looking at using Nidacore honeycomb panels. Has anyone used these panels over wing ribs to make Diehl style wing skins? I'm thinking it could save a lot of time sanding foam........ https://youtu.be/fKhMzt4OWzo?si=BX1rX57_zdVk_xuU Rich Parker Greenfield NH
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