Brian,
I only used a couple of screws to ensure that the module was correctly
positioned. To pull it into place I used 6 or 8 webbing straps (salvaged
seat belts from scrap cars) wrapped around the fuselage and over some
timber pieces strategically place on the headrests and the tunnel in the
module. I used the 'spanish windlass' technique to tension the straps.
(a length of timber with the strap twisted round). I also used the same
straps and technique to hold my windows whilst they were glued into
place.
Can email pic's if required.
Richard Iddon G-RIXS
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
EuropaXSA276@aol.com
Subject: Europa-List: Cockpit module goes in next weekend!
Howdy Gents:
Well, I have been busy this holiday weekend in my shop prepping to bond
this
module in next week. Actually took an extra day of vacation Friday to
spend
in the shop.
I think by end of day today I'll be comfortable enough to set this baby
in.
I have a hoist and will buy a strap come along today for the area around
the
head rests.
Naturally... I have questions. John Eckell wrote the he and Steve used
about
600 grams of Araldite < weight without hardener for the module.>
That close to what everyone else experienced?
They also used about 120 #8 X 1/2 sheet metal screws to pull this thing
together. That's a lot!
How do you get them to release from the Araldite after cure?
Someone mentioned a lot of dimpling from the screws after cure? Anyone
have a
fix for that?
I understand the bright light shining under the canoe to check for
voids.
What method do you use to fill the voids if found?
Thanks in advance
Brian S
A276 Tri Gear. Texas
See my build photos at:
http://forum.okhuijsen.org/BrianS
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