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Old 04-07-2014, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by combatpigg
I didn't think about using 1/32" balsa. Yes, I'll need to sand a relief into the existing surface so that grafting on an extension ends up flush.
I'm not real happy with the looks of this fin. It's almost as ugly as the latest generation of Camaro that Chevy came back with.
The 1/32" would make the lightest base for a layer of 1 oz cloth. This file folder paper isn't too bad, though...
Yes, on about the 100th day of the year, it is a relief to get some sun and a reading of 65 degrees..
Ugly doesn't go far enough as far as the new Camaro...
I have used several layers of 1/32 to build up parts before, using different colors of magic marker to color the surfaces before you laminate helps as a sanding guide as well.
Nice to hear you got some good weather finally, you guys are due for a break.