The Twelve Hardpoints on the MicroAirship

Contruction is of Blue Polystyrene Foam, Balsa, Plywood, Thin-wall Aluminum Round and Airfoil Tubes in Sleevesets, bits of Piano Wire and Fiberglass, glued with Epoxy. The challenge is to spread concentrated loads over large areas as lightly as possible. Text construction notes exist.

Nose Structure with Beak Docking

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Motor and Speed Controller Mount with Propwash Guard

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Tail and Mount

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Clockwise- Video Transmitter Bay, Video Camera Bay, Skeg Skid/Yaw Damper

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Ground Wheel and Water Float

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Battery Mounts

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Tail Mount with Servo Bay

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Tail Base Detail