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d-m-hague(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:50 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal tape |
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My Ultrastar has the fabric gap seals, doped on. Unfortunately, however,
they weren't installed properly, so the ailerons can't fold flat against
the lower wing surface when folding the wings. Looking at my friend's
MKIII today, though, I see his are clear plastic tape. I'd like to cut off
the fabric gap seals and install the plastic ones (properly, though!).
He tells me the seals are made of "bookbinder's tape", but he doesn't
remember where he got it. Can anybody point me in the right direction, or
offer another suggestion?
-Dana
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal tape |
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> He tells me the seals are made of "bookbinder's tape", but he doesn't
| Quote: | remember where he got it. Can anybody point me in the right direction, or
offer another suggestion?
-Dana
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http://www.dickblick.com/zz230/21/
3M Scotch #845 Book Tape
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| Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal tape |
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At 11:05 PM 10/6/2007, John Hauck wrote:
Cool, thanks!
-Dana
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Wade Lawicki
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:27 am Post subject: Re: aileron gap seal tape |
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Office depot has it around 3.95
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lucien
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: aileron gap seal tape |
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| Wade Lawicki wrote: | | Office depot has it around 3.95 |
I've been using the clear plastic shipping tape too, Office Depot or the local post office has it.
I fold the ailerons under like they need to be when the wings are folded and then apply it in sections as I make it. When I unfold the ailerons, it folds into the gap and stays put like that. About an hours work and I have to replace them about every 6 months. It seems to come off without pulling anything off with the fabric, but I'm very careful anyway...
The ailerons work a lot better with the seals on...
LS
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:48 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal tape |
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At 10:01 PM 10/7/2007, lucien wrote:
| Quote: | I've been using the clear plastic shipping tape too, Office Depot or the
local post office has it.
I fold the ailerons under like they need to be when the wings are folded
and then apply it in sections as I make it. When I unfold the ailerons, it
folds into the gap and stays put like that...
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I understand the bookbinder's tape is thicker and thus should be more durable?
The way I was told to do it was to lay two strips sticky side together,
overlapping about halfway. Sticks to the top of the wing and underside of
the aileron (or vice versa). When the aileron moves, it rolls off one side
and onto the other, so it's always fairly tight.
-Dana
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Steve Boetto
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal tape |
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In a message dated 10/7/2007 10:02:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lstavenhagen(at)hotmail.com writes:
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Dana,
I saw several people tell you a source but did not see installation directions. Here's the short version.
Take 2 pieces the length you need
Mate them together sticky side to sticky side leaving 1/2" not exposed on each side
You should now have a long piece of tape double but offset by 1/2 inch
one sticky side is up and the other down.
Tape one sticky side along the top of your trailing edge and the other to the bottom on the aileron trailing edge.
I usually tape the top first, move the aileron full down and the push the tape down through the gap. It won"t stick on the way down because it will be sticky on it's top edge.
I do not know how the US ailerons move so you will have to make sure that this gives you the travel to fold. On the Firefly it allows full down to fold.
There are several ways to leave the slack you need, Ask if you need help.
Travis at TNK stocks the tape and can give you pointers.
It last a long time if not left in the Sun and can be removed with a little heat from a hair dryer.
It is also invisible.
Steve B
Firefly 007/Floats
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Steve Boetto
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal tape |
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Dana sounds like you got it,
I was typing while you posted
Steve B
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lucien
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: aileron gap seal tape |
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| d-m-hague(at)comcast.net wrote: | At 10:01 PM 10/7/2007, lucien wrote:
I understand the bookbinder's tape is thicker and thus should be more durable?
The way I was told to do it was to lay two strips sticky side together,
overlapping about halfway. Sticks to the top of the wing and underside of
the aileron (or vice versa). When the aileron moves, it rolls off one side
and onto the other, so it's always fairly tight.
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The shipping tape works fine too, I've never been able to find the book binding tape but the shipping tape is everywhere.
The way I make them is to lay two strips side-by-side gummy-side up. Then lay a strip gummy-side down down the center. This gives a strip 2 times the width of the tape with sticky strips on each side. I apply the strip to the top of the trailing edge of wing/leading edge of aileron, and the center part folds into the gap when I move the aileron into position.
The strips are 2x the thickness of the tape, so thinner tape still gives a pretty durable strip. Easier to remove too since the sticky parts are both on top of the wing/aileron...
LS
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