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Dai Phan 09-29-2009 01:44 PM
COCKPIT COAMING MATERIAL
 
Hello folks,

I tried to use fuel line tubing but I could not cut a line straight enough so it looks really bad. Short of buying what is offering on market, what else can I use? I will use this on a park flyer WW1 Fokker DVII. Thanks DP

Wilson4824 09-29-2009 01:56 PM
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I have the Fokker D7 from Great planes. I used a windshield washer tubing from NAPA. It cost me all of 2 bucks.
Then I took a block a wood and drilled a whole the same size OD as the tubing.. then glue an #11 blade to the block so it would split the tube in open. ran the tube through the block pressto.. the tube is split up. Then with some clear silcone i had just glued to the plane.
not sure if you can see it this picture.

ro347 09-29-2009 02:04 PM
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Great thinking on the block!!!

w8ye 09-29-2009 09:56 PM
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I buy it from Tower already split

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&search=Go

dignlivn 09-29-2009 10:28 PM
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Windshield washer tubing too.

I pin it down after stretching it
a bit. Then use my trust # 11
blade.

Bob

combatpigg 09-30-2009 12:05 AM
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Super glue sticks to latex tubing as good as skin. Sig carries 1/8" ID latex and the fishing tackle shops carry various sizes, even in black.

w8ye 09-30-2009 12:17 AM
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I used canopy glue and it has held up for years

Dai Phan 09-30-2009 12:16 PM
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Hi,

I went to auto part stores and the smallest size is 3/32" which is too big on my GP Fokker DVII (park flyers). Anywhere else I can find the size half that? DP

Dai Phan 09-30-2009 12:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: Wilson4824

I have the Fokker D7 from Great planes. I used a windshield washer tubing from NAPA. It cost me all of 2 bucks.
Then I took a block a wood and drilled a whole the same size OD as the tubing.. then glue an #11 blade to the block so it would split the tube in open. ran the tube through the block pressto.. the tube is split up. Then with some clear silcone i had just glued to the plane.
not sure if you can see it this picture.
That looks to be the right size of the tubing. What size is that please? DP

dignlivn 09-30-2009 09:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dai Phan


ORIGINAL: Wilson4824

I have the Fokker D7 from Great planes. I used a windshield washer tubing from NAPA. It cost me all of 2 bucks.
Then I took a block a wood and drilled a whole the same size OD as the tubing.. then glue an #11 blade to the block so it would split the tube in open. ran the tube through the block pressto.. the tube is split up. Then with some clear silcone i had just glued to the plane.
not sure if you can see it this picture.
That looks to be the right size of the tubing. What size is that please? DP


Hope you are not cutting the Tubing in half ?

Just one slit lenght wise is what you want.

Bob

Wilson4824 09-30-2009 10:21 PM
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Yea Bob I use the blade with block tool just to split the tube open.
I go to NAPA go to the bulk hose section.. It my store... NAPA DAN keeps it behind the counter. I have used some 1/8th If you cant find it a NAPA you might check some place that sells air tools/ airbrush supplies.


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