Original Posted By: "Phillips, Jack"
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RE: Pietenpol-List: Question on tensioning fabric, how do you handle the
RE: Pietenpol-List: Question on tensioning fabric, how do you handle the
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Jim,The Poly Fiber book covers concave wings. I followed that with no problems.If you don't have a copy I can get the relevant info for you.CheersPeterWonthaggi Australiahttp://www.cpc-world.com-----Original Message-----
Jim,The Poly Fiber book covers concave wings. I followed that with no problems.If you don't have a copy I can get the relevant info for you.CheersPeterWonthaggi Australiahttp://www.cpc-world.com-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Question on tensioning fabric, how do you handle the
Original Posted By: "jimd"
Thanks,Exactly what I was looking for information wise. Was not quite sure of order butputting on the EkoBond then positioning it all, ironing it to stick and sealingit with a coat on the top makes sense, it will work. Had another question but think I know what I am going to do. My first wing panelI am covering is for a lower wing (making a GN-1 Aerial biplane) so there isan odd thing that comes up with the concave bottom ribs and the wood wing walksections. The top of both of the bottom wing panels are solid wood over the first rib, soI seemed to have the choice of lacing to only the bottom rib, or not lacing thefirst rib. Then it dawned on me that I could drill holes for the rib lacing and the firstrib would be just like the rest. Wouldn't worry about it other than the concave rib shape would mean the bottomedge would run from where the wing meets the fuselage to the second rib in essentiallya flat shape, not the one it is supposed to have.Drilling it will make it so I can lace it just like the rest and solves the problem.Has made me curious about how other biplanes dealt with it.Thanks for the info [Laughing] Jim D.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Question on tensioning fabric, how do you handle theconcav
Thanks,Exactly what I was looking for information wise. Was not quite sure of order butputting on the EkoBond then positioning it all, ironing it to stick and sealingit with a coat on the top makes sense, it will work. Had another question but think I know what I am going to do. My first wing panelI am covering is for a lower wing (making a GN-1 Aerial biplane) so there isan odd thing that comes up with the concave bottom ribs and the wood wing walksections. The top of both of the bottom wing panels are solid wood over the first rib, soI seemed to have the choice of lacing to only the bottom rib, or not lacing thefirst rib. Then it dawned on me that I could drill holes for the rib lacing and the firstrib would be just like the rest. Wouldn't worry about it other than the concave rib shape would mean the bottomedge would run from where the wing meets the fuselage to the second rib in essentiallya flat shape, not the one it is supposed to have.Drilling it will make it so I can lace it just like the rest and solves the problem.Has made me curious about how other biplanes dealt with it.Thanks for the info [Laughing] Jim D.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Question on tensioning fabric, how do you handle theconcav
Original Posted By: "Clif Dawson"
Almost forgot..Closed shop when it is cold would be nice. My project has been nearly stalled becauseI made a good choice that was a mistake given the weather. Decided to useSystem 3 Clear Coat epoxy on all the gluing surfaces of the lower wings. Lovedthe way it came out, but my garage is attached to my house and seems to stayat 60 degrees most the time. It takes about 3 days for the epoxy to harden,and with my plane and all the wing panels and other stuff in there I can onlyget at part of one wing at a time. Has taken me a couple months to get the lowerwings all done with the preparation and epoxy.I am covering the wings in my living room though, which is more like 70 and verydry this time of year, which should be ideal for getting the glue to work. OnceI get the bottom wings covered, I think I am going to use the one part polyurethanevarnish instead of the epoxy for the top wings, as it could cut a fewmonths time off, if it is bearable in the house.. may not be, have you usedit? (I worked with their paint and it took a charcoal filter mask, but we werespraying it.)JimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Almost forgot..Closed shop when it is cold would be nice. My project has been nearly stalled becauseI made a good choice that was a mistake given the weather. Decided to useSystem 3 Clear Coat epoxy on all the gluing surfaces of the lower wings. Lovedthe way it came out, but my garage is attached to my house and seems to stayat 60 degrees most the time. It takes about 3 days for the epoxy to harden,and with my plane and all the wing panels and other stuff in there I can onlyget at part of one wing at a time. Has taken me a couple months to get the lowerwings all done with the preparation and epoxy.I am covering the wings in my living room though, which is more like 70 and verydry this time of year, which should be ideal for getting the glue to work. OnceI get the bottom wings covered, I think I am going to use the one part polyurethanevarnish instead of the epoxy for the top wings, as it could cut a fewmonths time off, if it is bearable in the house.. may not be, have you usedit? (I worked with their paint and it took a charcoal filter mask, but we werespraying it.)JimRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________