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Re: Europa-List: filler

Subject: Re: Europa-List: filler
From: James Nelson <europajim@juno.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 16:03:53

John,
        You would be surprised how much variance there is on the wing. 
There will be places where a 1/4" of filler is just about right. So you
just have to sand it down to the point where all things are level and
smooth.  Trust me I had the classic wings and much sanding was necessary.
 The wings look good now!

Jim Nelson


> 
> Hi Neville
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> OK, you are the expert, and if you say it is necessary to trowel on 
> up to a 
> 1/4 inch of filler, that's how I'll do it. 
> 
> But I would like to understand why. What is the point of putting on 
> such a 
> thick layer of Expancell if you are going to sand nearly all of it 
> off?
> 
> Regards
> 
> John Heykoop
> XS mono G-JHKP, #536
> 
> In a message dated 11/13/03 3:36:55 PM GMT Standard Time, 
> Neville@europa-aircraft.com writes:
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> > Trowel on the Expancell, trying not to get any air trapped under, 
> heavy 
> > pressure with the trowel will normally ensure this. Fair in the 
> filler as best 
> > you can, but leave it well proud, by up to 1/4'', YES 1/4 OF AN 
> INCH ! 
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