Original Posted By: TOM MICHELLE BRANT
I'm getting ready to apply Minwax Spar urethane to my wing ribs, but I want tobe sure that I'm not applying it where I intend to use glue later. I've tapedoff the areas where the spars, leading edge and trailing edge will be installed.Is there anywhere else I should be cautious? I thought I read that a portionof the wing is supposed to be sheeted, but I can't find it in the plans.Is this correct, or perhaps I read about that on another build. Perhaps someone can refresh my memory, or offer some pointers?--------MarkRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
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Depends on what process you are using for covering. If using the StitsPolyFiber process, make sure that PolyTak or PolyBrush won't "lift" thevarnish. The safest thing to use at least on the rib capstrips isPolyFiber's epoxy varnish. It's durn near bulletproof.The leading edge is sheeted with plywood from the leading edge to the frontspar, on top of the wing.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
Depends on what process you are using for covering. If using the StitsPolyFiber process, make sure that PolyTak or PolyBrush won't "lift" thevarnish. The safest thing to use at least on the rib capstrips isPolyFiber's epoxy varnish. It's durn near bulletproof.The leading edge is sheeted with plywood from the leading edge to the frontspar, on top of the wing.Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
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DanThe answer is yes. We used the spar varnish available at the local HomeDepot and it worked great. We put on 2 coats. Be sure to scrape off anydrips or runs before you start covering. After covering 6 airplanes with Stewart, I'll never use MEK based stuffagain. The top color is another story.Barry _____
DanThe answer is yes. We used the spar varnish available at the local HomeDepot and it worked great. We put on 2 coats. Be sure to scrape off anydrips or runs before you start covering. After covering 6 airplanes with Stewart, I'll never use MEK based stuffagain. The top color is another story.Barry _____
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Original Posted By: Rick Holland
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: KFLVIsn't that where the president is looking to send the Guantanamo detainees? hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm**************Dinner Made Easy Newsletter - Simple Meal Ideas for Your Family. Sign Up Now! 3Fhttp:%2F%2Frecipes.dinnermadeeasy.com%2F%3FESRC%3D622)________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 09:49:13 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Urethane on wing ribs
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: KFLVIsn't that where the president is looking to send the Guantanamo detainees? hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm**************Dinner Made Easy Newsletter - Simple Meal Ideas for Your Family. Sign Up Now! 3Fhttp:%2F%2Frecipes.dinnermadeeasy.com%2F%3FESRC%3D622)________________________________________________________________________________Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 09:49:13 -0600Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Urethane on wing ribs
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Original Posted By: "K5YAC"
I like the System3 Clear Coat for an epoxy varnish.. it is really thin, goes oneasy (can run a bit). With it you can do the whole rib then when you use someT88 to put on the leading edge wrap it is compatible with it, if you put thewrap on soon you don't have to do anything special, if you wait a few weeks ormore you should scuff it so the T88 can get a bite on it.The Stewart Systems stuff doesn't require epoxy varnish, I used it on all the gluingsurfaces anyway, just in case a decade from now I want to use somethingother than Stewart Systems. The rest of the wood inside the wings I went withMinwax Polycrylic.. used it for all kinds of things, it drys fast, is tough andfairly cheap, and doesn't smell like epoxy varnish.Love the look of the System3 clear coat, one of the suppliers had it 3 quarts for$99. I suspect that would be enough to do an entire piet's woodwork. Boughta smaller size and have been trying to make it last.JimDRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Urethane on wing ribs
I like the System3 Clear Coat for an epoxy varnish.. it is really thin, goes oneasy (can run a bit). With it you can do the whole rib then when you use someT88 to put on the leading edge wrap it is compatible with it, if you put thewrap on soon you don't have to do anything special, if you wait a few weeks ormore you should scuff it so the T88 can get a bite on it.The Stewart Systems stuff doesn't require epoxy varnish, I used it on all the gluingsurfaces anyway, just in case a decade from now I want to use somethingother than Stewart Systems. The rest of the wood inside the wings I went withMinwax Polycrylic.. used it for all kinds of things, it drys fast, is tough andfairly cheap, and doesn't smell like epoxy varnish.Love the look of the System3 clear coat, one of the suppliers had it 3 quarts for$99. I suspect that would be enough to do an entire piet's woodwork. Boughta smaller size and have been trying to make it last.JimDRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Urethane on wing ribs
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Chet Hartley at KJEF eh? Do you have any family in St. Martins? Just curious...I grew up in that neck of the woods (JCHS class of 90) and had a friend namedRoger Hartley. Ok, back to KFLV discussion...--------MarkRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Urethane on wing ribs
Chet Hartley at KJEF eh? Do you have any family in St. Martins? Just curious...I grew up in that neck of the woods (JCHS class of 90) and had a friend namedRoger Hartley. Ok, back to KFLV discussion...--------MarkRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Urethane on wing ribs
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I will be using Suzuki 19" ones. I have made hub extensionsand will be making 10" drum brakes for them. I'd alwaysplanned on covered wheels anyway. I got these at a usedmotorcycle yard four years ago. I think I paid $30 each.( That would have been $25 US at the time.)Clif Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cast motorcycle wheels I was at an aviation event on the weekend=2C and there were a couple of airworthy WWI replicas on display (Fokker Triplane and Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter). One of the things I noticed was the wheels that were used on these replicas. They used alloy wheels=2C as opposed to spoked wheels. Bill C. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.41/2136 - Release Date: 05/26/09 20:20:00________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Urethane on wing ribsDate: Wed, 27 May 2009 06:28:46 -0400
I will be using Suzuki 19" ones. I have made hub extensionsand will be making 10" drum brakes for them. I'd alwaysplanned on covered wheels anyway. I got these at a usedmotorcycle yard four years ago. I think I paid $30 each.( That would have been $25 US at the time.)Clif Subject: Pietenpol-List: Cast motorcycle wheels I was at an aviation event on the weekend=2C and there were a couple of airworthy WWI replicas on display (Fokker Triplane and Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter). One of the things I noticed was the wheels that were used on these replicas. They used alloy wheels=2C as opposed to spoked wheels. Bill C. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.41/2136 - Release Date: 05/26/09 20:20:00________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Urethane on wing ribsDate: Wed, 27 May 2009 06:28:46 -0400