rnbraud Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Preface: This is not a criticism of Larry Wimbles constructions methods. Conversely, he is very meticilous. I noticed when he built F-22 he used strips of fiberglass, overlapped by about 1", over the "skinn" pieces. Up until then I would have thought we needed a complet sheet of fiberglass cloth. His "strip" method seems a lot easier and uses less cloth. Is this ok? Stronger or weaker? What's everybody's opinion? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Gifford Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 At first blush, it seems like it would be heavier. Quote Nathan Gifford Tickfaw, LA USA Cozy Mk IV Plans Set 1330 Better still --> Now at CH 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnbraud Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Yep, that would seem to be true. Hadn't thought of that. Glad I asked, now. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I spent 15 minutes trying to find what the "strip" method was... and finally got it (I think). Looks like he's just saving some fiberglass, which is entirely fine. It probably cost him another 10 grams, but saved about $5.00 in fiberglass. His Web site is here for the curious. For my F22, I spared no expense. Either way should be fine. I seem to recall cheating on the 45 degree orientation a bit so I could avoid a seam. Maybe my orientation is 39-40 degrees, but I don't think I'll fall out of the sky because of that. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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