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Old 03-24-2016, 04:26 PM
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Default Well...

I guess, for a purest, it is cheating. Or if you want to fill, sand, and repeat for weeks on end something that you are going to paint anyway...

To each his own, I say...I am planning on the aluminum for now. After the cabin top and doors I can safely say fiberglass sucks. And to think I almost bought a Velocity kit...
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Old 03-24-2016, 05:33 PM
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I agree, the fiberglass does suck - big-time. If I hadn't already started the fiberglass fairing, I'd have seriously considered the aluminum option. The good thing is that by the time we get to the windshield, we're almost done and will probably never think about it again once we're flying... so close now...
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Old 03-24-2016, 05:47 PM
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I agree with the earlier post to sand at a 45* instead of along the trough.

I made up a 7" radius squeegee to apply filler with, seemed to be a good way to go. Keeps the filler nicely level as you put it on.

I would suggest you stay away from soft material for a sanding block----while it may conform to the compound curve well, it will ride over the high spots that you are trying to sand down.

Take it easy, use a light fog coat of most any spray paint to show where you are cutting off material.
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Old 03-24-2016, 06:17 PM
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Default A comment from the peanut gallery

... because it will be a long time before I'm where you are at, but did you begin with the layup and sanding techniques shown on the mothership website for the -14 canopy fairing? They made it look pretty easy, albeit time-lapse covering several days' work.

https://www.vansaircraft.com/public/service-rv14.htm

At any rate, please figure out an easy way to get this done before I reach this step maybe next year

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Old 03-24-2016, 11:43 PM
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Default flexible sander

i made a curved sqeege like one of the earlier guys mentioned.

Then i used a flexible sander like the one that Aircraft tool supply sells. part #15078. it costs about $6.

I also sanded at an angle, filled, sanded at an angle, etc. it seemed to take care of the high spots.

I was pleased with the results.
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Old 03-26-2016, 12:53 PM
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Default The right choice

I may have been the first one to use the skunk metal fairing in the -10. Had it flying for 7 years with zero regrets. I think he might even be using pics I took during the installation. Great fit.
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