Fiberglass Reinforcemet
 

I've been told that the retract rails and engine rails in the Model Tech P-51 can be a little weak, and should be replaced with Maple or Hardwood.

What if I were to apply or wrap these rails (if possible) with Fiberglass tape and either CA or Epoxy? This should add some strength, right?

Besides, I think replacing the existing rails will be tedious and could weaken the remaining structure, specifically, the nose.

Thoughts?

Fiberglass Reinforcemet
 

Kevlar,

I have no experience with a P51, however we do a-lot of fiberglassing where I work and just completed a 3' wide x 6' long x 3" thick plank made from blue foam and wrapped in fiberglass cloth. We set both ends on buckets and it held me at 240lbs in the center. So to answer your question I would "think" that fiberglassing with cloth, not just resin, would strengthen the areas your are questioning.