NYTOM
Well Known Member
I really like the method of using a aluminum fairing strip to attach the windscreen rather than the usual way of fiber-glassing the screen permanently in place. On my last (factory) plane it was a snap to replace the windscreen.
I purchased the instructional DVD and RV-6 template from M.L.Skunkworks on how to make your own aluminum fairings at home right there in your own shop. I know honest customer service is at the top of their list cause it says it right there on their home page but they forget to tell you one little important item in their advertisement. You need about three hundred bucks worth on specialized tools to acheive the results. I started to watch the DVD and within a few minutes out comes the Lancaster Porto-Metal metal stretcher/shrink-er. $239.00 plus shipping from ACS. Then comes a Joggle tool, about 40 buck+S&H also from ACS.
It's probably just me but don't you think they should have mentioned those needed tools in their add.
I have all the sheet metal tools needed for the RV then some but until I saw the DVD I didn't even know the Porto-Metal existed. Tried looking on EBay and other sites for a used one but couldn't even find a listing.
At least NOW I know why all you guys glassed your windscreens on.
They say you only learn by mistakes so I'll bet I'm going to be one smart S.O.B. but the time I get this thing flying.
I purchased the instructional DVD and RV-6 template from M.L.Skunkworks on how to make your own aluminum fairings at home right there in your own shop. I know honest customer service is at the top of their list cause it says it right there on their home page but they forget to tell you one little important item in their advertisement. You need about three hundred bucks worth on specialized tools to acheive the results. I started to watch the DVD and within a few minutes out comes the Lancaster Porto-Metal metal stretcher/shrink-er. $239.00 plus shipping from ACS. Then comes a Joggle tool, about 40 buck+S&H also from ACS.
It's probably just me but don't you think they should have mentioned those needed tools in their add.
I have all the sheet metal tools needed for the RV then some but until I saw the DVD I didn't even know the Porto-Metal existed. Tried looking on EBay and other sites for a used one but couldn't even find a listing.
At least NOW I know why all you guys glassed your windscreens on.
They say you only learn by mistakes so I'll bet I'm going to be one smart S.O.B. but the time I get this thing flying.