So first find out where the areas are that need 1/4". Unless you like
filling and sanding!!
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "James Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: filler
>
> 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
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> > Hi Neville
> >
> > 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:
> >
> >
> > > 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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