From what I've read on other posts, this is a controversial topic... so please forgive me. But... an issue I must decide is whether to prime the insides of all my bits as I build the plane. I live in Ottawa, which is very dry in the winter, but can be somewhat hot and humid in the summer. Not near any ocean, so that may reduce corrosion risk.
1) If I decide to prime, this will add to weight and construction time... but how much? how much weight, and how much extra time?
2) If I decide not to prime (and just cover up scratches and rivets with what they call an "Alodine pen" (whatever that is)), will my airplane rust away in 10 yeras, 20 years, or will the airframe still be in good shape in 50 years?
3) If I do decide to prime, what is the typically suggested product and method of application? Can I use the same 20Gal compressor I use for rivetting? What sort of paint spraying attachment thing do I need (HVLP?) ?
1) If I decide to prime, this will add to weight and construction time... but how much? how much weight, and how much extra time?
2) If I decide not to prime (and just cover up scratches and rivets with what they call an "Alodine pen" (whatever that is)), will my airplane rust away in 10 yeras, 20 years, or will the airframe still be in good shape in 50 years?
3) If I do decide to prime, what is the typically suggested product and method of application? Can I use the same 20Gal compressor I use for rivetting? What sort of paint spraying attachment thing do I need (HVLP?) ?