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bob88
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 Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:53 am Post subject: Windshield fairing |
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Does anyone have an opinion and/or experience with the Blue Skunk windshield fairing?
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Kelly McMullen
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| Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:37 pm Post subject: Windshield fairing |
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I considered it for a long time. I ultimately decided to stick with the plans. Two reasons. The windshield is already bonded on 3 sides, meaning it cannot be removed without a complete rework of the canopy lip and the other reason is that a metal fairing on the bottom means drilling for a bunch of rivets that you would have to drill out for replacement and the plane would look more like a typical spam can. So windshield replacement is going to require both cleaning out old canopy lip and smoothing to take new glass, and removing the fiberglass fairing and making a new one isn't going to be nearly as hard the 2nd time around. I don't plan on being able to physically fly as long as the original windshield should last, absent physical damage, so I decided to stay with the plans.
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johngoodman
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 6:39 am Post subject: Re: Windshield fairing |
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| bob88 wrote: | | Does anyone have an opinion and/or experience with the Blue Skunk windshield fairing? |
Yes, I used the M.L. Skunk Works windshield fairing. I got the impression that Kelly thought that it's a whole windshield, it isn't. All it is, is a replacement for the built up fiberglass fairing at the bottom of the windshield. It's simply two partially shaped strips of aluminum that you rivet together and custom shape to your windshield. With minimum use of a shrinker/stretcher I got a great fit. As you fit, you will drill cleco holes to hold it in place. Once it's the way you want, you can glue it to the windshield (I used Silpruf 2000) and rivet it on. The real purpose of the Silpruf was to give it a good, black, look on the inside.
It was easy to rivet if the panel is out. Just make sure the holes were drilled in places not-too-close to anything else, so it's easy to get a bucking bar in there.
When it comes time to paint, you just feather on some micro to hide it. I am very pleased with the results and would definitely do it again. By the way, the price is the same that I paid in 2009.
John
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Kellym
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:00 am Post subject: Windshield fairing |
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You mis-understood what I wrote (or meant to write).
I understand what it is, just an aluminum strip formed to enclose the
base of the windshield. It is individual choice as to whether you like
that appearance.
If you plan to cover the aluminum with micro to smooth out the
appearance, I'm not sure that you are saving a lot of work. I did the 10
layer fiberglass layup in about 4 stages. I will do final micro work
when our weather warms up a bit. Maybe 10-12 hours total work between
sanding and layup. There will still be glass/micro work around the sides
and top of the windshield as well as side windows.
So you probably can save 6-8 hours overall. Yes, I hate fiberglass work,
which made me consider the aluminum seriously. The glass fairing was not
as bad as I anticipated. Certainly much less than the canopy and doors.
So the pros are time savings and maybe slightly easier removal for
replacement windshield. I choose to hope I never have to replace the
windshield. Never have on the 2 certified aircraft I have owned for a
total 38 years.
Cons are cost and need to do riveting behind instrument panel, and maybe
perceived appearance.
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> Does anyone have an opinion and/or experience with the Blue Skunk windshield fairing?
Yes, I used the M.L. Skunk Works windshield fairing. I got the impression that Kelly thought that it's a whole windshield, it isn't. All it is, is a replacement for the built up fiberglass fairing at the bottom of the windshield. It's simply two partially shaped strips of aluminum that you rivet together and custom shape to your windshield. With minimum use of a shrinker/stretcher I got a great fit. As you fit, you will drill cleco holes to hold it in place. Once it's the way you want, you can glue it to the windshield (I used Silpruf 2000) and rivet it on. The real purpose of the Silpruf was to give it a good, black, look on the inside.
It was easy to rivet if the panel is out. Just make sure the holes were drilled in places not-too-close to anything else, so it's easy to get a bucking bar in there.
When it comes time to paint, you just feather on some micro to hide it. I am very pleased with the results and would definitely do it again. By the way, the price is the same that I paid in 2009.
John
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johngoodman
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Windshield fairing |
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Bob,
I'm sure you'll do what you want. Here is a photo I took during fit.
John
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