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Old 03-21-2007 | 08:51 AM
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Default RE: Painting wings and stabs on pattern plane

Back in the 70's we would use 3/4 oz fiberglass cloth and resin over the entire plane, then spray w/ epoxy paint. Finished weights were about 7.5 lbs., and totally fuel-proof.