[MarkC]

Hi all,

I am almost finished with the Plexiglas part of the canopy but I have a quick question about it. At the front of the canopy it seems as though I have to push in on the sides to make it fit to the side rails. I have drilled it to the side rails and the fit looks good but I feel as though if it is left under this kind of tension it won't be long before it cracks. It looks like the canopy skin is holding it out, but I have cut a channel in it already to try and relieve it, not much help though. I already tried cutting the edges of the canopy up higher, I'm afraid that if I go much more though I'll have huge gaps there.

Is this normal? Or did I miss something?

Thanks in advance for any help,

Mark (234C res)

http://Websites.expercraft.com/markc

 

[robertahegy]

Looking at the photo, it may be that the canopy is a bit too far forward. Going back slightly may bring the sides in a bit more in the front. You could go back a bit (1/2"?) and redrill the side rails. Just a thought. It is always best not to drill any holes until the canopy lays exactly like you want it to.

Roberta

Here is a shot of the canopy fit before any holes were drilled. It is just resting in place.

This is bolted on before the LE of the canopy was glassed in.

 

[MarkC]

Thanks Roberta, I'll have to give that a try and see if it makes a difference. It is already back a little more than the plans call out.

Thanks,

Mark