DavidHarris
Well Known Member
I'm building a Vans RV-7A and am getting close to time to do the fiberglass for the canopy and fairings. The extent of my fiberglass experience is a 1-hour workshop at Oshkosh.
I'd appreciate advice on what supplies to gather for the job. Vans suggests West Systems.
I'm thinking of ordering:
1 gal West System 105 Expoxy
1 qt West System 205 - fast hardener
1 qt West System 206 - slow hardener
West Systems 300 Ratio pumps
Vans recommends microballoons for filling the canopy area. I see the West System 410 Microlight Fairing Filler at Aircraft Spruce that claims to be easier to use than 407 low density filler or microballoons but not recommended on surfaces subject to high temperature. Is this a good choice, or not on the exterior? I don't find microballoons searching Aircraft Spruce.
ACS has a bunch of types of glass fiberglass cloth. Vans says media weight. Can anyone recommend a specific type, and how much I'll need for the RV7A?
Are there any other tools or supplies that will be helpful for this job? Good videos or a book for a novice?
Thanks,
David
I'd appreciate advice on what supplies to gather for the job. Vans suggests West Systems.
I'm thinking of ordering:
1 gal West System 105 Expoxy
1 qt West System 205 - fast hardener
1 qt West System 206 - slow hardener
West Systems 300 Ratio pumps
Vans recommends microballoons for filling the canopy area. I see the West System 410 Microlight Fairing Filler at Aircraft Spruce that claims to be easier to use than 407 low density filler or microballoons but not recommended on surfaces subject to high temperature. Is this a good choice, or not on the exterior? I don't find microballoons searching Aircraft Spruce.
ACS has a bunch of types of glass fiberglass cloth. Vans says media weight. Can anyone recommend a specific type, and how much I'll need for the RV7A?
Are there any other tools or supplies that will be helpful for this job? Good videos or a book for a novice?
Thanks,
David