on 11/7/03 11:39 AM, Fred R. Klein at fklein@orcasonline.com wrote:
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Fred,
Don't worry. This falls under the list of how we all analyze till we're
paralyzed.
I simply filled till I just covered the weave with the kit-supplied filler
as per their instructions. Then I sanded till I started to see the weave.
Filled again then sanded again. Filled any other low spots then sanded
again. I figured if I see the weave I'm at the right shape. Just don't sand
into it. If you use the large sanding block with 1/2" or so foam glued to
it, described in the manual you'll eventually come up with a perfect finish.
Buy the best sandpaper and keep the shop vac ready to clean the fill off the
paper, It makes a difference. I have had no problems filling then
re-filling.
Sure there are better fillers, but the expancel is paid for and it works.
Just clean the weave with denatured alcohol, lightly sand it then fill it.
Around the tail plane flange on the fuselage was the only one place I had to
go thicker than 1/4 inch and thats when I laid up some bid over filler then
filled on top of that. Opinions of others is great but don't let it side
track you. Just get started and you'll be fine! It's a learning curve we all
have to go through. Thats part of the fun, I think.
Jeff
Tri A258
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