The Intruder (WM) canopy is secured to the fuselage at the rear and sides and hangs loose over the "engine cover".

What has been done to seal that open space?


thanks

If you leave it attached with screwa only it will vibrate and crack. I used sparing amounts of silcone applied with a toothpick all the way around. It stops the vibration and has prevented anymore cracking.

Let me know how you like the way it flies.

Astropuppy:

I agree with you on the screws.

On my Tai-Ji 40, I positioned the canopy with screws and secured it with RC-56,on the sides and rear. Those parts are overlapped.

The leading portion of the canopy is a butt joint, and I glued it in place with 3M #0861 adhesive. This is a plastic and emblem adhesive for the automotive market, and it really does the job!

Unfortunately forward edge the canopy of the Intruder seats on the removable cowl, preventing a permanent attachment. What I need is a way to seal the canopy to cowl joint.

The only way I can see to solve the problem is to build a floor for the unsupported part. Or fly this ARF in its almost ready to fly condition.(roll the dice)

What has anyone else done? And, how successful was your solution.


Best Wishes.