Someone help me fix a fibreglass fuselage
07-17-2009, 09:29 AM
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Someone help me fix a fibreglass fuselage
Hello all, I maidened a CMPro Extra 330L 50cc and had a inconviniency. it flew perfect and was amazing but due to less than favorable wind and radio frequency issues i pancaked it a little on landing. the fibreglass around the landing gear is busted and its not only cosmetic but a very structural part of the plane. Is there anyone who knows what they are doing to fix this or do you know of anyone who can beef this up for a reasonable price. i will try to post pictures of the external damage. If anyone could help me that would be much appreciated! thanks, Landon
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RE: Someone help me fix a fibreglass fuselage
Lay a couple of layers of glass up on the inside, that will make it strong again. Then practice your landings.
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RE: Someone help me fix a fibreglass fuselage
To stabilise the outside I use thin CA. Just push everything back together as neatly as possible and wick thin CA into it to hold it all together.
As mentioned, some glass and resin on the inside to strengthen the area.
And to finish off the outside I rub bicarb into any cracks or dings and harden with thin CA.
Looks to be a simple repair.
As mentioned, some glass and resin on the inside to strengthen the area.
And to finish off the outside I rub bicarb into any cracks or dings and harden with thin CA.
Looks to be a simple repair.
