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Old 09-17-2003 | 04:03 PM
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Default RE: Nead some tips on glassing

Check out the JHH website at http://www.jethangar.com

You will find the information you need under the "Construction Tips" section on the sidebar.

Practice on a piece of 1/4 inch balsa to get a feel for the glass cloth and resin. This also helps you find out what the working time of the resin really is in your workshop; temperature and humidity can change the working time.

Do the wings following the directions at JHH; that will give you the experience and confidence to tackle the fuselage.

The difference on the fuse is the compound curves not found on most wings. Brushing the fiberglass as it drapes over the fuse with a soft bristle brush will usually create enough static electricity to get it to conform to most curves. If not a VERY, VERY, VERY, VERY, LIGHT, LIGHT, LIGHT dusting of spray contact cement will get the glass to lay smooth. Spray only where you need it. Again, practice on the fuse without using resin to see how well the glass conforms. Rarely, you will need to cut the cloth to get it to lay into the concave areas but that is usually with heavier cloth.

Finally, realize that if you use resins long enough you will develop a sensitivity. How long that takes varies person to person. Use a good respirator and nitrile gloves to keep the stuff out of you and off of you!!!!