Somethin Extra canopy to hatch, how?
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Somethin Extra canopy to hatch, how?
What's the best way to attach a Sig Somethin Extra canopy to the canopy hatch? Can it be glued directly to the covering or will a thin strip need to be removed first? Would you use a white glue like Weldbond? Is glue alone strong enough to keep it attached or should I make provisions for a couple of small screws? Thanks for any advice!
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RE: Somethin Extra canopy to hatch, how?
I attached mine with a strip of covering. Use a trim iron, or you regular iron turned down some, and iron the strip to the canopy and then to the hatch. Practice on some scrap first to get the temp right. 200+ flights and it hasn't moved an inch. I do all my planes this way. Hope you can see it in the attached photo.
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I used "canopy glue" (don't remember what the brand name is) I used a pin and poked holes in the covering along the line where the canopy contacts the covering. then I just ran a bead of glue along that line and taped the canopy in place. Once it was dry, I removed the tape. After about 50 flights, it hasn't come loose.
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RE: Somethin Extra canopy to hatch, how?
I take a sharp razor blade and lightly cut about 1/16 inch wide strip where the canopy contacts the sheeting. Glue with formula 560 canopy glue. Trim with a strip of your covering (provided it is low temp. kind) with the iron at about 200 deg. f or less. Fred123[&:]
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I take a sharp razor blade and lightly cut about 1/16 inch wide strip where the canopy contacts the sheeting. Glue with formula 560 canopy glue. Trim with a strip of your covering (provided it is low temp. kind) with the iron at about 200 deg. f or less. Fred123[&:]
I take a sharp razor blade and lightly cut about 1/16 inch wide strip where the canopy contacts the sheeting. Glue with formula 560 canopy glue. Trim with a strip of your covering (provided it is low temp. kind) with the iron at about 200 deg. f or less. Fred123[&:]
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