Mike,
If the NACA vents have an adjustable flap they are meant to be fitted
forward of the door opening and roughly 3 inches below the fuse join line,
although I have seen them in varying positions. You ned to make sure they
dont interfere with the fitting of the instrument module. The main problem
is that they blow cold air onto your knees rather than on to your face.
Many builders (me included) make up some form of duct to redirect the air
away from the knees.
If you go thro' the archives you will see that the flap often detaches from
the adjusting screw in use. Making a more robust join at this point is a
worthwhile mod before you fit them to the fuselage.
Most spray paint is acrylic and will adhere Ok with good surface prep and an
acrylic primer.
Hope this helps.
Brian Davies kit 454 , engine runs and final checks!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Gamble" <mp.gamble@tiscali.co.uk>
Subject: Europa-List: Naca / Paint
>
> 1. I have found 2 naca vents in my box of bits but there is no mention
of there fitting in my manual (or that of the factory website)
> There construction appears to be quite crude and flimsy.
> Is it worth fitting these and if so, where should I put them?
>
> 2. I want to paint the u/c well of my mono before fixing things in
position finally!!. Will ordinary cans of car spray do for this?
> Is there any problem with compatibility when painting onto fibreglass?
>
> Thanks
> Mike Gamble
> XSmono 440
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