optimax

could you please post the bending mandrals that you purchased!!!!!!!!! That must me cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How do you bent the tubing???

jmb52760

Unfortunately, because of my camera, lighting and photography skills, the pictures of the parts after glass look the same as the pictures before! (I guess that's a good thing) I'll post a few shots before the weekend is up.

Feel free to post pics of your build in this thread, I'm not trying to keep it clean.

N495RD

If anyone would like to buy a 1975 Super Curare, I have an ad on eBay. Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-Super-Curar...0#ht_720wt_962

jmb52760

I'll have to clarify my intention to keep this thread clean. Please post in a new thread if you want to post an advertisement.

dhal22

not only did he invade your thread but we can't advertise in the forums. the rcu marketplace is where this should be.

N495RD

I apologize, I did not know, I wont do this again, sorry guys.

hrrcflyer

JMB,

Where did you find the Piranha Puddy? I haven't heard of it before.

TIA

David

AndyKunz

Try this google link.

http://www.google.com/products?q=pir...ed=0CBgQzAMwAg

http://www.sherwin-automotive.com/pr...roduct=3M05821

http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_3m_piranha.cfm

Great discussion thread archive. There may be better products:

http://lists.nsrca.org/pipermail/nsr...ly/008608.html

Andy

dhal22

you're still doing it.

jmb52760

David,

I got the putty from a local Oreily's auto parts store, but I had to drive to one that had a paint counter.

Mitch

doxilia

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I noticed that too.

It's a fine line though considering we feel free to promote, provide links to and discuss commercial products but don't condone posting links to items for sale, particularly if they are ours.

In any event, RCU policy aside, we probably all agree, personal build threads shouldn't serve others advertising purposes.

Sorry for the further contamination Mitch - back to your build.

David.

frequent flyer

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I can as soon as they arrive. I had them made special. I anneal it, then use my mandrel bender.

doxilia

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FF,

it would be great to see some shots of your modded Curare.

David.

jmb52760

All fiberglass work is now complete. The entire aircraft has also been painted in the 50/50 mix of poly and microballoons. This is what the nose looks like without any sanding. The nose ring still needs a little work.

My fears of the wing skins expanding due to the water based poly were unfounded, everything looks great. One coat of Minwax sanding sealer is enough to protect against this.

I'm ready for primer. I think I need a high fill sandable primer as you can still see a bit of the weave on the surface, especially on the wing.

Any suggestions on primer would be greatly appreciated.

dhal22

i bought a sprayable reduceable automotive filler primer. sprayed it thick and then sanded it all off. then i sprayed a thin coat of nelson primer for the paint to adhere to.

AllTheGoodNamesAreTaken

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Nelson's pain.....lol.

One thing I learned about the KlassKote is there MAY be an adhesion problem if you put KK over non-catalyzed primer.

I like both the Nelsons and KlassKote epoxy primers.

dhal22

i like the nelson's primer too. the business end of acquiring it is another story.

frequent flyer

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OK , I have a couple of days off finally so I can snap a few pics for you.

doxilia

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Excellent.

Mitch,

what are you painting with?

David

jmb52760

David,

I'm not sure yet, any suggestions?

Sanded the entire aircraft with 220 grit this afternoon. White powder all over the place. I don't even want to ask how toxic a powder of polycryllic/glass/microballoons is. It's looking pretty good.

Here's a pic of the final engine test fit. The opening still needs to be smoothed a bit.

Mitch

N495RD

That looks GORGEOUS! Wow, I wish i could build as good as you can.

jmb52760

Thanks, give me a ride in N495RD and I'll teach you everything I know!

(for those who don't know how to look up an N number, N495RD is a Lancair)

N495RD

If I am ever out in Kansas, I surely will. It is a blast to fly her, 210 MPH of fun. And I would love to build that good, compliments on that aircraft so far, it is looking wonderful. I cant wait to see the finished product. The Curare is a beautiful aircraft, and the one that I have flown flies beautifully. If you have never flown one before, you will love that one once you finish it.

jmb52760

I haven't flown the Curare before, but I have flown Hanno's later design, Calypso. I trust that my Curare will live up to it's legacy.

btw, I work for the company that now owns the design of the modern version of the Lancair, the Cessna Corvalis. I look forward to the day that I can justify a "ride along". What a beautiful design. This is a case where engineering was put aside and pure aesthetics ruled with wonderful results. Sometimes, if it looks right, it will fly right.

jmb52760

Getting ready to fuel proof the firewall with epoxy. The engine mount screw holes are plugged with cut-down birthday candles. Works like a charm.