All
If you have foam wings and tail surfaces, (Classic) don't forget that
the foam is more sensitive than the resin. I once saw a flap inflated
like a balloon.
I don't know what the temperature limit should be, I would guess no more
than 55 deg C,
Neville, you know more than I about this?
Graham
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>Jim,
>Yes I supported the wings in the bags (didn't want any sagging) but did not
>monitor temps in bags. I figured at 115 deg's ambient, in full sunlight
>it got to be approx 160 in the (using my truck thermometer as a gauge) bags.
>As for the flying surfaces, yes I did put a probe in the plywood tunnel I
>built. I consulted a fiberglass expert
>that I know about the warping of the ailerons and his suggesting was to take
>to 190-200 deg's for 1 1/2 hr with the surfaces clamped for
>straightness and then cool slowly, so that's what I did. Haven't had any
>more movement in any of the surfaces since then. Here in Phoenix when
>the temps get to 115 Deg's the tarmac temps can easily get to 150 degs and
>160 degs in a enclosed hanger with no air movement, so cook all
>your surfaces to more than you think, you'll need. It will save having to re
>do later.
>Al Stills
>N625AZ
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