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Original Gyronaut Plans
This is the original Alex Tremulis sketch used to create the profiles for the recreation of the Gyronaut X-1 canopy
Delivery Day
The Gyronaut X-1 arrives at Rob Ida Concepts
Delivery Day
Bob Ida & Ryan inspect the Gyronaut
Side view
Sean Tucker helps Rob Ida create a full size side profile of the Gyronaut canopy to exactly recreate the original
Foam buck creation
Sean Tucker working on the foam buck
Foam buck creation
Rob Ida creates the center spine
Laying the fiberglass
Sean Tucker starts adding release tape to the buck in preparation for fiberglass
Release tape complete
Rob Ida lays fiberglass
Rob laying some fiberglass for the canopy
Fiberglass complete
All hands on deck!
The team at Rob Ida Concepts completing the bodywork
In the paint booth
Paint is on - the Gyronaut is wearing its true colors
Ida Gyronaut Team
The Gyronaut X-1 team - John, Rob, Artie, Bob, & Ryan
Delivery at Bob Leppan's
Rob Ida puts on the final touches
Bonneville bound
The concept drawing for the Tucker & Gyronaut together
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