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How to glass over foam?? - 2/14/2002 8:37:38 AM   
Treeseeker


 

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Status: offline 		I have a Byron Christen Eagle that I would like to glass. Anyone have some tips or experience doing this? Thanks for any help.
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How to glass over foam?? - 2/15/2002 8:24:49 PM   
Edwin


 

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Status: offline 		What exactly are you trying to glass, a wing? Have no experience glassing straight onto a wing foam core. I imagine it can be done, but not very durable because it is foam underneath. That may be a good thing, I dont know. However, I make my own cowls out of foam plugs using the lost mold method. Cheap, pretty fast, and durable. It wont give a mirror contest quality finish but its plenty good enough for sport or general scale projects. Let me know it you want a copy of my how-to article I wrote for the club news letter.
Edwin

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Glassing - 2/15/2002 8:50:38 PM   
Treeseeker


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Edwin, I'm wanting to glass the fuse. I see alot of guys with the Byron Pitts & Eagle also glass the fuse. I just don't know what to use and could use some tips on " How to Glass ". Thanks

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How to glass over foam?? - 2/15/2002 10:56:00 PM   
Edwin


 

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Status: offline 		Oh! So you'll probably be glassing over wood. Not too difficult. In a nutshell, after you lay the glass down you squeegy on the epoxy till its nice and flat then use a roll of toilet paper to soak up any puddles that are left. Then go back over it with the squeegy lightly again to get a uniform finish. Thats just the short answere. I have a web site pointer at home that I think is pretty much all about glassing thats pretty good. I can send it to you later tonight when I get home. Interested?

FYI - You can also use water base polyurethan instead of epoxy or finish resin. I'l be doing that on my P-38 when its finishing time.
Edwin

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How to glass over foam?? - 2/15/2002 11:04:22 PM   
Treeseeker


 

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Status: offline 		Nope, the Byron Christen Eagle is all foam, but I think I'll try what you said anyway. Thanks.

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