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First layer of surface cloth in the mold.
First layer of surface cloth in the mold.
0 2019/11/06 12:50:13
A light coat of Klass Kote primer applied.
A light coat of Klass Kote primer applied.
0 2019/11/06 12:50:11
PVA has been applied, I will be able to spray primer into the mold after about an hour of dry time.
PVA has been applied, I will be able to spray primer into the mold after about an hour of dry time.
0 2019/11/06 08:56:19
Time to apply PVA to the fuselage mold. I have had mixed results spraying PVA so I apply with a foam brush.
Time to apply PVA to the fuselage mold. I have had mixed results spraying PVA so I apply with a foam brush.
0 2019/11/06 08:56:17
The strut out of the mold and trimmed.
The strut out of the mold and trimmed.
0 2019/11/05 15:45:20
Tomorrow's task. The vacuum bag has been made, the balsa core is ready and all the fiberglass materials have been cut. Tomorrow will be a long day, it takes a total of 6 hours to make a fuselage side.
Tomorrow's task. The vacuum bag has been made, the balsa core is ready and all the fiberglass materials have been cut. Tomorrow will be a long day, it takes a total of 6 hours to make a fuselage side.
0 2019/11/05 15:45:19
Then a paste of epoxy, milled fiber and cabosil is applied to both halves and the molds are clamped together.
Then a paste of epoxy, milled fiber and cabosil is applied to both halves and the molds are clamped together.
0 2019/11/05 15:41:37
Once out of the bag, the peel ply is removed. The edges get a light scuff.
Once out of the bag, the peel ply is removed. The edges get a light scuff.
0 2019/11/05 15:41:35
0 2019/11/05 15:40:22
0 2019/11/05 15:40:19
0 2019/11/05 15:40:19
I also pulled the hatch out of its molds today.
I also pulled the hatch out of its molds today.
0 2019/11/02 16:39:13
Then peel ply was applied followed by barrier film and breather cloth.
Then peel ply was applied followed by barrier film and breather cloth.
0 2019/11/02 16:33:44
Into a bag the molds go and vacuum pulled.
Into a bag the molds go and vacuum pulled.
0 2019/11/02 16:33:44
Then the surface layer of 1.4oz cloth was applied the a layer of 3.7oz cloth.
Then the surface layer of 1.4oz cloth was applied the a layer of 3.7oz cloth.
0 2019/11/02 16:30:06
The molds are propped with wax and PVA, then a strand of 6K CF was placed into the corners.
The molds are propped with wax and PVA, then a strand of 6K CF was placed into the corners.
0 2019/11/02 16:30:02
Two layers of 3oz cloth. One side of the layup is flush with the mold flange, the other side the fiberglass comes out of the mold 3/4". When the mold halfs are clamped the excess on the one side provides the joining seam.
Two layers of 3oz cloth. One side of the layup is flush with the mold flange, the other side the fiberglass comes out of the mold 3/4". When the mold halfs are clamped the excess on the one side provides the joining seam.
0 2019/11/01 17:10:00
A paste of epoxy and cabosil is applied to the corners over the CF tow to radius the corners enough to for the glass cloth to have smooth transitions in the corners.
A paste of epoxy and cabosil is applied to the corners over the CF tow to radius the corners enough to for the glass cloth to have smooth transitions in the corners.
0 2019/11/01 17:09:59
Then some 6K carbon fiber was put into the corners. This really helps keep stress cracks from forming.
Then some 6K carbon fiber was put into the corners. This really helps keep stress cracks from forming.
0 2019/11/01 17:05:49
First the prepped mold was given a coat of Klass Kote primer.
First the prepped mold was given a coat of Klass Kote primer.
0 2019/11/01 17:05:48
0 2019/10/31 20:12:47
0 2019/10/31 14:53:04
There goes most of my balsa stash.
There goes most of my balsa stash.
0 2019/10/31 14:47:44
Two complete core sheets cut to shape.
Two complete core sheets cut to shape.
0 2019/10/30 12:22:04
6 sheets are taped together and tack glued
6 sheets are taped together and tack glued
0 2019/10/30 12:22:03
12 sheets of balsa ready to go.
12 sheets of balsa ready to go.
0 2019/10/30 12:19:42
Ends are cut at an angle for the splice.
Ends are cut at an angle for the splice.
0 2019/10/30 12:19:42
0 2019/10/29 12:08:16
Divergent prototype.
Divergent prototype.
0 2019/10/02 17:58:27
Gear plate.
Gear plate.
0 2019/10/02 17:55:46
Results of the district 8 championships.
Results of the district 8 championships.
0 2019/10/02 17:55:45
Nose with CF re enforcing.
Nose with CF re enforcing.
0 2019/10/02 17:53:00
Fuselage interior.
Fuselage interior.
0 2019/10/02 17:52:59
31oz with all formers and gear plate installed!
31oz with all formers and gear plate installed!
0 2019/10/02 17:49:48
Fuselage straight out of the mold and rough trimmed.
Fuselage straight out of the mold and rough trimmed.
0 2019/10/02 17:49:46
0 2019/09/26 17:50:58
0 2019/09/25 18:48:35
0 2019/09/24 07:51:39
0 2019/09/24 07:51:38
0 2019/09/16 08:33:04
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