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Fiberglass empenage fairing question

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Charles in SC

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I am fitting this piece and am thinking it is to thin to countersink enough for the screws to be good and flush. I am thinking about building up the thickness with some more glass layers. Should I do this or just countersink away and not worry about the thickness?
 
I built mine up a little, but mostly just eliminated most of the screws

RV-7build1003.jpg
 
DAM!!

I'm so envious. I'll never get mine to look that good. Sheesh, thats great looking!
 
Same Issue

I ran into the same problem. Instead of countersinking I used truss head stainless steel screws.
I polished them on the buffing wheel until they looked chrome plated.
It give a different but good look.
 
I started with a Vans fairing, I think it came with the finish kit. Out of the box, it actually fit ok and would have only needed a little work to finish.....But I wanted to eliminate some of the screws and also added a strip to wrap under the HS. I would guess the mods added 5hrs to the build.

RV-7build823.jpg


Also, anyone can achieve this fit and finish. I'm no wizard, just a hick from Montana. It takes a little time and patience....oh and a good friend who knows shoot paint.
 
hydroguy2 said:
I started with a Vans fairing, I think it came with the finish kit. Out of the box, it actually fit ok and would have only needed a little work to finish.....But I wanted to eliminate some of the screws and also added a strip to wrap under the HS. I would guess the mods added 5hrs to the build.

RV-7build823.jpg


Also, anyone can achieve this fit and finish. I'm no wizard, just a hick from Montana. It takes a little time and patience....oh and a good friend who knows shoot paint.
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Very slick :)
Jim Sharkey
 
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