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10-24-2018, 09:27 AM
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I got reasonably good fit with my doors. I think this was in part due to the extra effort I put into securing the doors to the cabin top while bonding the two halves together. In addition to the clecos called out by the plans, I used duct tape to pull the doors securely into place all around the perimeter. Once the epoxy cured, when I removed the duct tape and clecos the next day, the doors laid flat against the cabin top.
Just a suggestion for those who haven't bonded the doors together yet.
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10-24-2018, 09:36 AM
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Location: Denver, CO
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Originally Posted by DRMA
I got reasonably good fit with my doors. I think this was in part due to the extra effort I put into securing the doors to the cabin top while bonding the two halves together. In addition to the clecos called out by the plans, I used duct tape to pull the doors securely into place all around the perimeter. Once the epoxy cured, when I removed the duct tape and clecos the next day, the doors laid flat against the cabin top.
Just a suggestion for those who haven't bonded the doors together yet.
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Thanks for the post. Duly noted!
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10-24-2018, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Landing field "12VA"
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Worked very well for me
Use enough cleco's and I doubt you'll need to break out the duct tape. Very happy with the fit of my doors to the frame.

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10-24-2018, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Charlotte, NC
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I'm honestly wondering if it's because I have a pink top and grey doors! Either way, some work to be done!
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10-24-2018, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Filler is your friend 
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10-24-2018, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hubbard Oregon
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Originally Posted by majuro15
I'm honestly wondering if it's because I have a pink top and grey doors! Either way, some work to be done!
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I don't think so.
Same molds are being used for the gel coated parts, as were previously being used for the non-gel coated parts
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10-24-2018, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
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Originally Posted by rvbuilder2002
I don't think so.
Same molds are being used for the gel coated parts, as were previously being used for the non-gel coated parts
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Are the old (c. 2005) green tops different?
The finish inside looks different and AeroSport talks about a different fit for their overhead console.
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10-24-2018, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Originally Posted by az_gila
Are the old (c. 2005) green tops different?
The finish inside looks different and AeroSport talks about a different fit for their overhead console.
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The console fit is an issue with the inside surface of the top. The inside surface is variable by the guy doing the layup. The mold is only for the outside surface. Can't speak for anything but the green tops, but it is clear these did not use a mold for the interior side .
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10-24-2018, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Charlotte, NC
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You know when you have a long day at work and are tired but choose to build an airplane when you really should be resting? That equals dumb ideas and ludicrous jumps to conclusions.
I only had two screws in each hinge on both doors and the cabin side of the hinges weren’t tightened. So, I got all that resolved and then went back and added two washers under the rear hinge of the left door and wow, the difference is night and day. I still have some low spots on the doors but the situation is 100 times better.
I feel like I got two weeks of work done in an hour tonight!
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10-24-2018, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by majuro15
You know when you have a long day at work and are tired but choose to build an airplane when you really should be resting? That equals dumb ideas and ludicrous jumps to conclusions.
I only had two screws in each hinge on both doors and the cabin side of the hinges weren?t tightened. So, I got all that resolved and then went back and added two washers under the rear hinge of the left door and wow, the difference is night and day. I still have some low spots on the doors but the situation is 100 times better.
I feel like I got two weeks of work done in an hour tonight!
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Since you're working on the doors, you'll give both weeks back pretty soon doing stuff you thought would take an hour. ;-)
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