Cowabunga 2001
Finally, the next millenium has arrived.
Imho
3 (cubed)
Surface finish stability can be compromised by too thin of a surface
structure.
A miraculously light, single layup, peel plyed surface can be thin enough to
crumble when flexed.
Alotta paint won't defend much against this.
This is because you cannot then fill the weave behind the "bubble" stretched
across the pockets in the weave.
This, of course, is for layups onto something, foam, where you will not wish
to access the backside of the weave.
If the surface is meaninglessly thin then cracks might develop.
Having the space in the weave to build a microballoon filler base is the
norm.
Using a form for this now is where you could save time.
Theory-
I suspect that perhaps a thin board, wood panelling or 5mm acrylic sheet,
with peelply underneath, to provide a moulding surface, might provide a most
excellent microballon filler layer surface result.
That should provide for the least amount of primer, and the sanding of
primer, and a smooth finish.
My prebuilt elevators, flaps, ailerons and rudder need 'surfacing'.
I'll let yall know how it goes.
Nic-xs145
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