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Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-29-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

John, I finished the epoxy holder. I painted it and had my wife do the labeling after my ugly attempt on the "5's". Here are a couple photos. Thanks again for the photo details.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-23-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

No worries on the plans, those photos will do! I planned to do that a couple days ago but Igot side tracked upgrading my hobby shop instead. I added a bench top band saw and a dust collection system....
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-20-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Awesome, I was just reorganizing my hobby shop tonight and thought of asking if you might still have the plans for that holder. This will work, maybe a project for tomorrow! Thanks for the photos!
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-16-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

You bring up a good point and I guess a statement Ihad implied without thinking about it and will make explicit here.I have no frame of reference as to how much epoxy I need to mix up to do a...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-16-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Light weight spackle, thanks. I meant to get that too but with so many things to put on the list I failed to put it on there. On the list now. Since we are talking about the balsa level of the...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-15-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Ok guys, I made it to the hobby shop and a few other places today. I picked up a small pack of .75 oz fiberglass cloth, Z-Poxy, light and dark color primer, a couple test cans of paint one of which...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-15-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

I followed the link and was going to order the scale you referenced. Then Isaw it's maximum capacity was 0.22 lbs which seems almost unusable for any other task or for larger batches I would...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-12-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Another vote for West Systems. I don't want to commit to particular products just yet but so far I am leaning towards West Systems epoxy resin and microballons for filler because I think the process...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-12-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

I was tentatively planning on using Solartex for the rudder and elevator as an easy scale mod. That is another product I don't have experience with but it sounds like it is to be treated as iron on...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-12-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Noted. I suspect the epoxy optionsat the LHS doesn't see much movement so it could very well be old. Unfortunately that video says it was removed by the owner.
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-12-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Yes, Ihave seen denatured alcohol mentioned a lot and thanks for the note on isopropyl. Isopropyl is what I have in the shop right now and I could have ended up using that...denatured is on the...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-12-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Thanks for the tips. The paint sounds more expensive than I'd like.Are mostusing a clear coat as the final layer(s) for protection?

I appreciate your willingness to help out with questions, no...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-11-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Thanks for the tips Kirby. I too would have been a "screw it, good enough" kind of guy LOL. I've seen mostly references to automotive paint used to paint the plane. Is that what you used or something...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-05-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

I plan on using 3/4 oz glass so this is applicable. What is "layup of fuselage"? I am glassing purely as a finishing process rather than iron on covering so in my application it is not intended to...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-05-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

@speedracerntrixie: Great looking airplane! I love the shine and smoothness of the appearance. Using the blue foam as a sanding block sounds like a really good idea, I've added it to my notes.
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Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-04-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

RE: Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

Ah, yes, I've seen that T-Bar technique on a youtube video. I'll have to research your filler technique too. I did fail to mention that I will be testing the process/practicing on scrap balsa first...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
01-04-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,422
Posted By nwadc10

Fiberglassing questions: Why Bondo Specifically and Regarding Seams and now, more

I have no experience fiberglassing, well, anything. My next project is going to be the TFF4U Corsair. I never considered fiberglassing until Isaw photos of some glassed planes and was impressed with...
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