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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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