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Vent clamping?
Having gone through the entire fuselage kit, I returned to 29-22 to complete the air vent installation.
I'm using Van's aluminum vents and, given the weight which they impart to the assembly, I'm at a loss as to how they might be clamped while the RTV sets up. I considered magnets, but haven't been able to locate any suitably strong neodymiums locally. If anyone can provide a link to a magnet that'll serve, I'd appreciate it. Any other clamping solutions would be great, too. :) |
Quick clamps
Some of the common "Quick Clamps" are reversible so they push apart. I used a 2x2 and clamp to hold both sides against the fuselage.
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I am about to go to the hangar and start this right now. I am using rare earth magnets around the vent to hold in place. One inside and one out side, and about 6 or so around the perimeter. I got the idea on here, from another builder. Magnets on a rather large retail site that ships fast. . . starts with an A or something.
If you try this, just be very very careful. If they get away from you they can leave a mark. |
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If yours work out (including supporting the installed aluminum vents), by all means please PM me the 'A' link. :) |
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I drilled a tiny hole in the middle of the naca, and threaded safety wire through it. Kinked on the inside, then used a wood block on the outside. Thread wire through the block, and over the head of a small bolt/ nut as a tensioner.
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used rivets and adhesive as well.
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I just drilled 4 holes for clecoes to hold it while the proseal dried. Filled holes later with epoxy filler. After paint, you can?t find the holes.
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Here is what I did - http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=157434
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I used Gorilla tape on the inside and a simple loop of safety wire through the vent eyeball and around the top sill as a double check to make sure it didn't sag while the Proseal cured.
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