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Old 12-25-2003 | 12:45 PM
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Does anybody have experience in fiberglassing there planes?
I have a TF corsair, I want to glass it but, I used some filler when faying the air scoops. will this have a significant effect on the over-all adhesion of the fiber glass? or at least affect the local structural integrity of the skin in flight? Thanks
Old 12-25-2003 | 08:46 PM
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Glassing a plane is not difficult in itself, but does require effort and time. To find out about your filler compqtibility, take a test piece of balsa and apply some of the filler to it. Let it dry completely for at least a week. Apply a small piece of fiberglass and resin or epoxy over the test piece and let it dry. You may have to make two test pieces to try both types of resins. Polyester and epoxy.

For a super good authority on glassing that lives in your area, go over to Modaire Hobbies on Louise and Main in Manteca. Next to Orchard Supply. Look for Charlie. He will likely be in the back working on RC cars for the Christmas customers. First hand, personal directions always work better than written ones.

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Old 12-25-2003 | 09:40 PM
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HI HARLEY! I can tell you about a quick and easy way to do small jobb glass work. You will need MEDIUM CA GLUE< 3M77 SPRAY ADHESIVE, LATEX GLOVES, and 2 OZ CLOTH for most applications. Cut the cloth out to what ever pattern is needed. Grocerie bag paper is good for developing a pattern. Spray a light coat of 3M77 on the cloth. Apply the cloth to your model, the adhesive will keep it in place. Cut a finger off a latex glove and slip it on your favorite finger. Spread some medium CA glue out on the cloth and work it in with your finger. Hit it with a quick shot of ZIP KICKER and you will be ready for final sanding before you can find your sandpaper. 2 layers of cloth can be laid before gluing if you need tons of strength.

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