PaulvS
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This is a first attempt at forming some plexiglass wingtip lenses for the older W-415 type wingtip. Vans previously had a kit for the light coves and the lenses, but the coves are no longer available, although the lenses for those lights are currently available from Flyboy Accessories. I want to fabricate both the coves and the lenses to house some LED spotlight landing/wig-wag lights.
I experimented with heating up some plexi and then forming it over the actual wingtip while it cooled. It turned out well enough for me to experiment further. The next step will be to make some nice smooth template plugs to form the lenses over.
I'm wondering what is the best way to make the plugs; either I could make them out of wooden blocks (with a bit of trial and error filing, sanding and sealing); or alternatively make some female molds of the wing tips and then use casting resin to make some polished facsimiles of the wingtips.
Any ideas how well this would work, or other suggestions?
Thanks,
Paul
I experimented with heating up some plexi and then forming it over the actual wingtip while it cooled. It turned out well enough for me to experiment further. The next step will be to make some nice smooth template plugs to form the lenses over.
I'm wondering what is the best way to make the plugs; either I could make them out of wooden blocks (with a bit of trial and error filing, sanding and sealing); or alternatively make some female molds of the wing tips and then use casting resin to make some polished facsimiles of the wingtips.
Any ideas how well this would work, or other suggestions?
Thanks,
Paul
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