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Old 02-07-2016, 06:53 AM
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Have you watched the videos on vans website?
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Old 02-08-2016, 06:47 PM
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Fair it up. Nothing screams sloppy workmanship like gaps, seams, and edges that are misaligned and/or not parallel, and it will become even more apparent with paint. If you took your VS/R as now fitted to a decent paint shop, they'd fix it and charge you.

And it's so easy to fix. Mix micro with two-part epoxy (like West Systems, you'll need this stuff over and over again through the build) or - real easy - Superfil, and smear on to sorta the shape (brings out the sculptor in you), cure, sand, repeat a/r, until you blend all edges and the gap. Try using a knife to score a line between the skins and the caps so it looks like a separate part with even gaps, and don't be afraid of sanding the aluminum if you're going to paint.

You'll encounter the same problem with other caps, fairings, and the cowl. Might as well get with the program.

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Old 02-09-2016, 08:24 AM
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Default Do it now, lots of dust later but this worked for me

1) Lock the rudder in place,
2) Make up some micro (add micro to epoxy until it's as thick as peanut butter).
3) Smear liberally then use a sanding block to reshape both parts as one.
4) Cut apart and finish edges (notice lines drawn on Vert to identify part edges for cutting)


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Old 02-09-2016, 09:32 AM
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FG work is pretty easy. Just go in there and do it. If you are really intimidated just get some styrofoam and practice on that. You will see very quickly that it ain't rocket science. ONe of the easier parts of building an RV actually.
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Old 02-09-2016, 02:20 PM
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Have you watched the videos on vans website?
I have done fiberglass work, but I'd sure like to find this video.... Where is it if you don't mind? I could not find it

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I have done fiberglass work, but I'd sure like to find this video.... Where is it if you don't mind? I could not find it

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At the front page of Van's web site select SUPPORT, then SERVICE INFORMATION / REVISIONS, then RV-14/14A

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Old 02-09-2016, 06:16 PM
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I have absolutely no knowledge on anything fiberglass other than section 5. Does anyone have a good resource to go to to learn the basics?
http://www.rvpilot.com/Fiberglass/fiberglass.html
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Old 02-09-2016, 07:30 PM
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At the front page of Van's web site select SUPPORT, then SERVICE INFORMATION / REVISIONS, then RV-14/14A

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Old 02-10-2016, 03:13 PM
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I built an F1 and now am in last year of a GIIIRG. Glass is not tough, just itchy on a large scale. Metal is more fussy with all the bits and pieces. Both are very satisfying. Engine is a TIO540AE2A. Think Jeff Lavelle and Reno. N360KT reserved.
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Old 02-11-2016, 08:43 AM
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Great resources.

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