The previous page showed the four layer carbon fiber panel with its textured side up. The photo at left shows the glossy, smooth side of the panel.
 
   
 

Here is a close up of the four layer, 40"x50" carbon fiber panel with glossy side up.
   
   
   

The 40"x50" panel on the left is a ~0.545" carbon fiber skinned honeycomb panel. The panel on the right is the 40"x50", four layer carbon fiber solid laminate panel.
   
   

Continue on to the next page for load testing of the honeycomb panel.
 

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