RE: TF Spitfire Build (Gold Kit)
You know in my years at Boeing supporting the composites factory we had fibers that ran directional. The cloth i've been purchasing is woven and you are correct, i should have cut the layers at 0, and 45 degrees for the best strength. I totally forgot this since i saw that it ran 0 and 90 degrees for the woven weave. I should have rotated each other ply at 45 degrees to get the best strength. I found out the hard way that you don't place epoxy over the last layer, i did that the first time and it created a very bumpy surface. I also used a thin, light weight, fabric the first time. Even with 7 layers it was a little thin. When i went back to the hobby store i saw the thick stuff and remembered a thread from one of the other folks that he used this or thicker stuff. So i tried it. I liked the way it handled and seems to hold the form better.
My experiment is curing in the garage. Tomorrow i'll cut it to size and fit it in the wheel well. This will tell me if it works. Strangely, as i look at the one side i've finished i still don't like that it warped up in the corner. Maybe i'm toooo fussy. But in looking at all the workmanship you have done it drives me to do better. At least to get mine as good looking as yours. So THANKS again for the thread, the responses and pictures. I remind myself not to rush, and it takes time. I looked at when you started to when you flew, and it was over 2 years.
I'll post pictures as soon as this cures, thanks again.
Ray