Edge 540 27.4% Build
05-08-2014, 02:49 AM
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Just a short update...Last night I glassed the opposite side of the tail section. Now I just need to apply two more coats of resin to it and that will complete the glassing portion on the Edge. Careful sanding, then priming of all the glassed sections will be next. 
05-08-2014, 02:58 AM
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05-10-2014, 05:07 AM
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I was looking at the pretty pictures and had a thought/question/observation for you. I noted the holes for bolting the surfaces on and recalled all the times I have seen those damaged by various folks (the thought and the observation). Did you consider hardening the wood around those holes with CA?
05-12-2014, 04:45 AM
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Third coat of resin was applied last night. When I get home this evening I have a date...that is to say with a sanding block! 
On a side note, all of my paint has been ordered...oh happy day!
On a side note, all of my paint has been ordered...oh happy day!
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05-12-2014, 03:29 PM
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05-12-2014, 06:06 PM
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But Vincent it produces the most beautiful finishes and that has to be very satisfying. Never thought about it much but we sand pieces so they fit better, then we sand the fit pieces and the carved pieces, sheeted pieces, sand to prep for covering and sand our glass work then the primer. Come to think of it we do alot of sanding when we build, some sand more than others but with you my man, your beautiful planes clearly show how much you sand yours, alot. SMILE
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05-15-2014, 11:18 AM
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05-16-2014, 05:11 AM
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OK here's an update...The fuse and tail section have been carefully sanded. Total sanding time, approximately 10 hours 
. I say this not to impress anyone, but rather give one the idea of what kind of time commitment is required should you go down the fiberglass trail.
When I say carefull sanding, what I am referring to is the care that is taken not to sand through the top resin coats getting into the fiberglass cloth. This is a no no. You are tyrying to get as straight and smooth a finish as you can, minor dips/depressions can be filled in later with filler after the primer is applied (more sanding). I used 220 grit sandpaper and then switched to 600 for an ultra smooth finish. The entire fuse will be vacuumed and then blown off with compressed air prepairing for the primer coat.
. I say this not to impress anyone, but rather give one the idea of what kind of time commitment is required should you go down the fiberglass trail. When I say carefull sanding, what I am referring to is the care that is taken not to sand through the top resin coats getting into the fiberglass cloth. This is a no no. You are tyrying to get as straight and smooth a finish as you can, minor dips/depressions can be filled in later with filler after the primer is applied (more sanding). I used 220 grit sandpaper and then switched to 600 for an ultra smooth finish. The entire fuse will be vacuumed and then blown off with compressed air prepairing for the primer coat.
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05-16-2014, 11:47 AM
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Okay, okay! Maybe I don't like sanding that much. Always the consummate professional you are VJ! I just don't know if I have that kind of drive to do the work you do, top notch!
05-16-2014, 04:39 PM
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I feel your pain VJ. I recently finished my first real glass job on a warbird, and I'd guess I sanded for at least 40 hours. A lot of it was my lack of experience in glassing. I do however think that my next glass job will be much easier. ( hopefully less sanding). I know one thing, you'll be happy when it's done. I sure was.