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jerrybern 05-26-2022 12:47 PM

Lead mounting question
 
I have to add about 2 pounds of lead in my 1/4 scale Vampire.What is the best way to do it and to make sure it is secure?
Thanks,
Jerry B
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Lead bars

sysiek 05-26-2022 01:00 PM

I’m usually using the bb pellets mixed with silicone and pored to the nose section, not epoxy for two reasons,epoxy goes hot when cured and can damage the fuselage, the silicone is easy to cut off just in case of some meds to be removed

jerrybern 05-26-2022 01:17 PM

Thanks Sebastian,
I don't have a lot of room in the nose it carved fron foam and glassed over, it is not hollow so I have to use the blocks.
Jerry

FenderBean 05-26-2022 03:09 PM

BBs mixed with glue in a bag works great, conforms to where ever you put them.

mr_matt 05-26-2022 05:22 PM

I use soft scuba weights, cut them open and out pops lead bb sized pellets

Agrav8ed 05-26-2022 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by mr_matt (Post 12729250)
I use soft scuba weights, cut them open and out pops lead bb sized pellets


Originally Posted by FenderBean (Post 12729239)
BBs mixed with glue in a bag works great, conforms to where ever you put them.

Both of these. If you used foam to carve a spot then you can use BB's places as far forward as possible to save some weight.
Thanks,
Tone

sysiek 06-06-2022 06:56 PM

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Example

Jannica 06-06-2022 09:40 PM

I have found the best way is to make a plywood box around the lead. This box can then be glued or screwed into place. If you want something fancy you can make the lid detachable so that you can change the amont of lead.

jerrybern 06-07-2022 04:32 AM

Thanks to everyone. I got some good ideas from everyone.
Jerry B


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