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ceengland7(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 5:47 am Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

For you Twinstar builders/restorers, how/when do you install gap seals? 



My 1st gen plans say to install the seals before installing the hinges. I'm planning on using the latex finishing method, and I've used the Stewart water based glue for covering. Do you pre-shrink the gap seal fabric and glue it on after the rest of the finish work (final paint), then repaint after attaching the gap seal?

Thanks,

Charlie

John Hauck

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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:18 am Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

Charlie E/Kolbers:

 

Haven't covered a wing in 17 years, so if I am wrong someone will promptly correct me please.  

 

After you shoot the last coat of Polybrush (sealer), the gap seal is cemented to wing and aileron.  I think I used 3" finishing tape and it is not shrunk.

 

Use a small needle soldering iron to burn out the rivet holes.

 

Hinges are riveted after finish painting.

 

john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

 

From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 8:47 AM

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Subject: aileron gap seal: when?



 

For you Twinstar builders/restorers, how/when do you install gap seals? 

 



My 1st gen plans say to install the seals before installing the hinges. I'm planning on using the latex finishing method, and I've used the Stewart water based glue for covering. Do you pre-shrink the gap seal fabric and glue it on after the rest of the finish work (final paint), then repaint after attaching the gap seal?



 



Thanks,



 



Charlie

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ceengland7(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

Hi John,

       

       Thanks for the info. Your description is how I'm reading the       plans. But I'm not sure how to manage a 12' aileron (flaperon) and       a 15' wing when I'll need to flip the assembly numerous times       while applying multiple finish coats, and keep the two components       aligned well enough to avoid peeling off the gap seal from at       least one side. 

       

       Charlie

       

       On 4/26/2017 9:18 AM, John Hauck wrote:

     

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Charlie             E/Kolbers:         

          

Haven't             covered a wing in 17 years, so if I am wrong someone will             promptly correct me please.           

          

After             you shoot the last coat of Polybrush (sealer), the gap seal             is cemented to wing and aileron.  I think I used 3"             finishing tape and it is not shrunk.         

          

Use             a small needle soldering iron to burn out the rivet holes.         

          

Hinges             are riveted after finish painting.         

          

john             h         

mkIII         

Titus,             Alabama         

                     

From:               owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com)               [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On                 Behalf Of Charlie England

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For you Twinstar builders/restorers,             how/when do you install gap seals?                         

            

                        

My 1st gen plans say to install the               seals before installing the hinges. I'm planning on using               the latex finishing method, and I've used the Stewart               water based glue for covering. Do you pre-shrink the gap               seal fabric and glue it on after the rest of the finish               work (final paint), then repaint after attaching the gap               seal?           

                        

            

                        

Thanks,           

                        

            

                        

Charlie           

         

       

     	
     

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John Hauck

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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:19 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

Very gently....

 

Shoot one side and roll the wing and aileron over, being careful of course.

 

Poly-tak cement is very tenacious.  I never had a problem with separation during processing and finishing.

 

john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

 

 

 

From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 9:14 PM

To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: aileron gap seal: when?

 

Hi John,



Thanks for the info. Your description is how I'm reading the plans. But I'm not sure how to manage a 12' aileron (flaperon) and a 15' wing when I'll need to flip the assembly numerous times while applying multiple finish coats, and keep the two components aligned well enough to avoid peeling off the gap seal from at least one side. 



Charlie



On 4/26/2017 9:18 AM, John Hauck wrote:

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Charlie E/Kolbers:

 

Haven't covered a wing in 17 years, so if I am wrong someone will promptly correct me please.  

 

After you shoot the last coat of Polybrush (sealer), the gap seal is cemented to wing and aileron.  I think I used 3" finishing tape and it is not shrunk.

 

Use a small needle soldering iron to burn out the rivet holes.

 

Hinges are riveted after finish painting.

 

john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

 

From: owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-kolb-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of Charlie England

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 8:47 AM

To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com (kolb-list(at)matronics.com)

Subject: aileron gap seal: when?



 

For you Twinstar builders/restorers, how/when do you install gap seals? 

 



My 1st gen plans say to install the seals before installing the hinges. I'm planning on using the latex finishing method, and I've used the Stewart water based glue for covering. Do you pre-shrink the gap seal fabric and glue it on after the rest of the finish work (final paint), then repaint after attaching the gap seal?



 



Thanks,



 



Charlie



	


 

 



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Frankd

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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:44 am Post subject: Re: aileron gap seal: when?

Hi Charlie/John,



The instructions for my MkIII Xtra was to complete the wing and attach the ailerons.   Then use  two strips of 3M  Book tape, 3 inch wide,  that are overlapped upon each other with about one inch of sticky side tape exposed.  This will give you a one inch sticky edge facing down on one side and up on the opposite side. 



Then you stick this "Modified tape" to the bottom of the wing and top of the aileron , bridging the gap between the wing and Aileron.  I also did the exact same on the horizontal stab and elevators.   

It still works great and looks fine. 



(I think it was bottom of wing and top of aileron  but it could be the other way round) 



This is another option..  and can be done when all else is finished..  I just cleaned the surface well and used tack cloth to make sure no dust , etc ,  was trapped in the tape. 



My 2 cents.. 

FrankD



MkIII Xtra, hollister Ca. 



PS..  I have decided to sell  my Kolb , in case anyone is interested..  want to give this list the first notification before I post in Barnstormers. 



Cheers. 



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John Hauck

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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:54 am Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

Tape is ok, I guess.



Finishing tape is much more permanent.  I've got serviceable gap seals after

25 years and more than 3400 hours service.



john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama





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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:59 am Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

On 4/27/2017 10:54 AM, John Hauck wrote:

[quote] 



 Tape is ok, I guess.



 Finishing tape is much more permanent.  I've got serviceable gap seals after

 25 years and more than 3400 hours service.



 john h

 mkIII

 Titus, Alabama





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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:34 am Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

"John Hauck" <jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com> wrote:

 > Finishing tape is much more  permanent.  I've got serviceable gap seals after

 > 25 years and more than 3400 hours service.

Absolutely true, a "Tape seal" is something that will have to be replaced every few years. But it is quick and easy and cheap to do.

John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:48 am Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

Bill B/Kolbers:



Tape is "quick and easy".



I don't know that a couple strips of finishing tape is all that expensive.



Takes a little more time, but trim tape looks a lot more professional and 25 times more serviceable if I based that opinion on changing out sticky tape once a year.  



There is more involved in replacing old tape that simply pulling off the old and sticking on the new.  There's the matter of cleaning up the old tape residue that seems to remain more on the fabric than on the tape.  I have yet to see any sticky tape stay stuck when used as a gap seal, especially in the area of that pusher prop.



I took a great deal of time and pride in my airplanes.  It paid off.



john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama





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Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: aileron gap seal: when?

Well, I took a shot at living in both worlds. The blue stripe is 

painter's tape. Trying to keep primer & finish off the bond line on 

trailing edge & aileron leading edge. Hoping to complete the finish, 

then get a good bond on the finish tape as gap seal, then do the 

finishing on the finishing tape.  A bit more trouble than binding 

tape, but less hassle than trying to flip the wing repeatedly without 

assistance.



I'll let the list know how it works out.



As a reminder, I'm using Ekobond for fabric attachment, and latex for 

primer/finish.



Charlie



On 4/27/2017 2:47 PM, John Hauck wrote:

[quote] 



 Bill B/Kolbers:



 Tape is "quick and easy".



 I don't know that a couple strips of finishing tape is all that expensive.



 Takes a little more time, but trim tape looks a lot more professional and 25 times more serviceable if I based that opinion on changing out sticky tape once a year.



 There is more involved in replacing old tape that simply pulling off the old and sticking on the new.  There's the matter of cleaning up the old tape residue that seems to remain more on the fabric than on the tape.  I have yet to see any sticky tape stay stuck when used as a gap seal, especially in the area of that pusher prop.



 I took a great deal of time and pride in my airplanes.  It paid off.



 john h

 mkIII

 Titus, Alabama





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