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Here is an F-16 that I bought to rehab just to show what can be accomplished. This jet I bought was on fire after a flame out.


This is after cleaning up the fire damage

I used what center section I had from it.

I lined the interior with fiberglass sheeting to make a backing

Filling with fiberglass cloth between layers of laminating epoxy. And of course a lot of sanding

Here the bottom is finished. So gaps and joints can be filled. Consider installing fiberglass sheeting or plywood to help fill the gap and then use the epoxy and Microballoon to fill the gap. Microballoons will create a strong, but lightweight filler surface. And can be sanded to meet the contours. Microballoons also creates more surface area for the epoxy to adhere.

Finished paint job.