Wow. About to do my first fiberglass work on my RV14. This is such a great thread. Read most of it and learned a lot. Does anyone know what part number on ACS to use for peel-ply? I searched ACS for peel-ply and the only thing that comes up is POROUS TEFLON? COATED RELEASE FILM.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/vb7025.php
Also, still reading these, but someone called out the kit planes articles on Composites in this thread. They are all online now. For anyone looking for them, i listed them below. They are spread out over 11 different monthly issues.
Kit planes Articles Build your skills: Composites by Bob Fritz (Need login to kit planes)
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 1)
http://www.kitplanes.com/issues/24_5/builder_spotlight/7864-1.html
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 2)
http://www.kitplanes.com/issues/24_6/builder_spotlight/7887-1.html
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 3) - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/24_7/builder_spotlight/7922-1.html
In Part 3, we look at how to go about basic preparations; by Bob Fritz.
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 4) - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/24_8/builder_spotlight/7956-1.html
In Part 4, we make parts from molds; by Bob Fritz. ... Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 4). By Bob Fritz. In Part 4, we make parts from molds; by Bob Fritz.
Build Your Skill: Composites, Part 5 - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/24_9/builder.../kitplanes_issues_builderspotlight_7978-1.html
Build Your Skill: Composites, Part 5. Part 5: working with carbon fiber. By Bob Fritz. In this series installment, author Bob Fritz takes you through the basics of ...
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 6) - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/24.../builder.../kitplanes_issues_builderspotlight_8007-1.ht...
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 6). Part 6: Enough theory! Let's build some wheel chocks. By Bob Fritz. In this series installment, author Bob Fritz takes you ?
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 7)
Author Bob Fritz explains how to set up a vacuum-bagging operation in your home shop, using readily available equipment and supplies, which will get you great results on small- to medium-size parts. The object is to mechanically ?squeeze? out excess epoxy for a good-ratio part with maximum weight savings and strength.
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 8) - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/24.../builder.../kitplanes_issues_builderspotlight_8062-1.html
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 8). Part 8: Building a vacuum pump. By Bob Fritz. Last month's installment in the Composites series detailed how to do ...
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 9)
Don?t let pesky pinholes ruin your homebuilt project. There is a way to deal with them, and author Bob Fritz describes how. Hint: To start with, cleanliness is always a good thing in the shop.
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 10) - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/25.../builder.../kitplanes_issues_builderspotlight_8113-1.ht...
Composites, horizontal stabilizer, tail, Bob Fritz, heat gun, level, digital level, epoxy/flox, C clamp, weights, sheet metal screws, tail cone, twist, veterinary syringe, ..
Build Your Skills: Composites (Part 11) - Kitplanes
www.kitplanes.com/issues/25_3/builder.../issues_builderspotlight_8134-1.html
Bob Fritz, spray painting, environmental regulations, composites, Joe Fields, Fields Aviation, Jerry Stimple, sanding, Scotch-Brite, 409 cleanser, Simple ?