Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
04-05-2013, 11:07 AM
#1
Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
I'm in the process of building a Sig Kougar and was wondering if anyone knows which cowling would be lighter. I like fiberglass cowls better as I think they are stronger, and they are not as thick either, making the fuselage to cowl joint easier to level out.
I saw one for this kit offered from Fiberglass Specialties and thought about ordering.
I saw one for this kit offered from Fiberglass Specialties and thought about ordering.
04-05-2013, 01:58 PM
#2
My Feedback: (106)
RE: Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
Fiberglass is your better choice all the way around. Strength, lighter and will hold up to paint much better. Will also stand a great heat build up under it. Easier to repair as well. Craig has great pride in what he makes and is made right.
04-06-2013, 06:58 AM
#4
RE: Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
That's what I thought. I just received a Top Flight T-34 Cowling and tail cone from Craig and the quality was very good. It fit like a glove. I'll definitely be using him for all future projects.
Brian
Brian
04-08-2013, 09:16 AM
#5
RE: Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
Well this confirms my thinking. I have a CG Super Chipmunk kit I am building and was thinking of making a mold of the cowl, and making a fiberglass cowl instead for it.
05-26-2013, 02:09 PM
#6
Senior Member
RE: Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
ORIGINAL: bchapman
I'm in the process of building a Sig Kougar and was wondering if anyone knows which cowling would be lighter. I like fiberglass cowls better as I think they are stronger, and they are not as thick either, making the fuselage to cowl joint easier to level out.
I saw one for this kit offered from Fiberglass Specialties and thought about ordering.
I'm in the process of building a Sig Kougar and was wondering if anyone knows which cowling would be lighter. I like fiberglass cowls better as I think they are stronger, and they are not as thick either, making the fuselage to cowl joint easier to level out.
I saw one for this kit offered from Fiberglass Specialties and thought about ordering.
The Kougar and King Kobra cowels are the same
Bill
08-02-2013, 05:59 AM
#7
My Feedback: (43)
RE: Which is Lighter, ABS or Fiberglass Cowling
I am a fan of replacing plastic whenever possible, but Bill is right about the Kougar cowl. They do seem to hold up extremely well. In fact Sig Plastic parts seem to be a pretty decent quality overall. Now the old Goldberg plastic parts were complete and utter crap. Midwest was atrocious as well.
09-26-2013, 08:19 AM
#8
I am a fan of replacing plastic whenever possible, but Bill is right about the Kougar cowl. They do seem to hold up extremely well. In fact Sig Plastic parts seem to be a pretty decent quality overall. Now the old Goldberg plastic parts were complete and utter crap. Midwest was atrocious as well.
Which is why I am making a mold from the one in the kit for the Chipmunk. Now if I can figure out how to make the wheel pants, they are a bit on the small side.
