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fstringham

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:32 pm Post subject: Fiberglass tips for tip up

Hi to all



Hate to change the subject (IFR or NOT)...........but I need some advice on 

the type of fiberglass / carbon cloth (Bi or Uni), and resin / hardner ( 

West Systems, Aero epoxy) types to start the fiberglass portion of the tip 

up canopy build. Best vendors would also be appreciated. I have searched the 

archives and google for info but need some more info to make the final 

choice.



TIA



Frank (at) SGU and SLC   Canopy and looking for $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to finish the 

project

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lhelming(at)sigecom.net
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: Fiberglass tips for tip up

I used West Systems.   I'd do it again.  Larry in Indiana

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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:01 pm Post subject: Fiberglass tips for tip up

Frank:

    You don't have to use fiberglass at all. I didn't like the idea of 

epoxying fiberglass to the aluminum.  It would make changing out the 

canopy very difficult.  I followed the instructions in the RV-ator for 

making the front fairing from a sheet of 0.025 aluminum.  It took an 

afternoon.  My third attempt fit perfectly.  Fiberglass would have taken 

much more time.  I can remove it by drilling out the soft pop rivets 

that hold it in.  Lexel seals the aluminum to the plexi.  I like to make 

things so they can be disassembled.



Frank Stringham wrote:



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 Hi to all



 Hate to change the subject (IFR or NOT)...........but I need some 

 advice on the type of fiberglass / carbon cloth (Bi or Uni), and resin 

 / hardner ( West Systems, Aero epoxy) types to start the fiberglass 

 portion of the tip up canopy build. Best vendors would also be 

 appreciated. I have searched the archives and google for info but need 

 some more info to make the final choice.



 TIA



 Frank (at) SGU and SLC   Canopy and looking for $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to finish 

 the project


	


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lhelming(at)sigecom.net
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:09 am Post subject: Fiberglass tips for tip up

I built mine from fiber glass and it is removable also.  I laid it up on the 

canopy/canopy frame after covering it with a layer of plastic saran wrap. 

After it sets up, pop it loose.  Sand and finish it, paint it, drill it and 

attach with screws.  I also used some Lexel sparingly.  Works great after 

100+ hours of flight.  No chance of accidentally sanding into your canopy 

like with other fiberglass attachments.  Only down side is it takes about a 

week or so to get a perfect finished product.  If I was good with metal I 

might of tried that method.  However,  fiber glass is a great way to get a 

real quality finish.  I am working on a targa strip now using the same 

method.  Larry in Indiana

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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:29 am Post subject: Fiberglass tips for tip up

sarg314, 



Any chance we can get some photos?



Tim

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