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 Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject: Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips |
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Matt,
I couldn't find your photos to view them.
I'm assuming you plan to make the fin fiberglass piece removable for replacement or repair of the antenna. Doug's idea to add wood and glass over it will work. I used a piece of slightly curved aluminum hot glued to the tip and laid the glass on the inside. See http://www.rv-8a.net/2007.htm and scroll down to 24 Feb 07.
I made mine removable and added glass to cover most of the gap. I'll likely add a bit of RTV to keep water out.
Stan Sutterfield
www.rv-8a.net
| Quote: | Dear Listers,
Here are some pictures of my recently finished Fin and Rudder
fiberglass tips, specifically highlighting my notion of mounting the
VOR/GS/LOC antenna on the top of the Fin. It came out very nice I
think and gives full access to cabling and antenna mount for maintenance.
But here's my question. Look at that last picture of the back end of
the Fin fiberglass tip and note the gaping hole. I gather from the
plans that it is kind of up to the builder whether to put a cover on
the back of it. My first question would have to be why the f***
isn't there one already molded on it like on the front of the rudder
tip? But, hostility aside, what's everyone's thoughts on finishing
these? I'm just thinking that my patience for fiberglass layups
hovers around zero and I can just see taking a totally sweet tip
installation and mucking it royally. But, I will if I must. I would
really like the back end finished off rather than gaping open like
that, but it might be something I could live with...
Thoughts?
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880
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Time: 08:42:31 PM PST US
From: "Doug Ritter" <dougritter(at)frontiernet.net>
Subject: Re: Consensus On Finishing Back End Of Fiberglass Tips...
Cut a wood plug to size apx 1/4" thick, epoxy in place and cover with one
layer of glass cloth. Sand and paint.
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