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Old 05-12-2014, 08:17 AM
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Miles makes an important point. Let the tank cure for a few days then put some wax paper on the spar cap and mount the tank. It doesn't have to be all the bolts and screws. It allows the spar and tank to form the proseal where it might contact. It only needs to be there for a couple days and the wax paper will keep it from sticking or peeling proseal off the tank. It's a really cool trick.
On the 7 wing the spar cap is really close to the tank skin/baffle joint. Even though I tried to keep those fillets neat, there was still a line when I removed the tank.
When it's done, set them aside for at least a week. Resist the urge to test until the proseal is fully cured.
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Old 05-12-2014, 02:36 PM
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I already scuffed up the entire area under the z-Brackets on the baffle. Maybe I will just prime the back of the baffle. The sealant should stick to the primer (2 part epoxy).

In the mean time I will just move on to the ailerons and flaps. I want to get everything to the point of priming on the wings. I would like to do one big primer session and be done with it until I start the empennage.

cheers and thanks for the help.

ken
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