Mount tank
Ken
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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Larry Larson
Estes Park, CO
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Donated 12/03/2019, plus a little extra.
RV-7A #73391, N511RV reserved (2,000+ hours)
HS SB, empennage, tanks, wings, fuse, working finishing kit
Disclaimer
I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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