Some advice "Please"-Canopy Fiberglass"

[Phantom30]

Well, I finally tackled laying up canopy fiberglass. So far, so good. I have peeled the peel ply off and freed the lay-up from the fuse (canopy tilts up)....my question is...how to best trim/remove plastic tape defining sharp edge from plexiglass?...without damaging plexi.....

 

[DHeal]

I followed the plans and CAREFULLY sanded/feathered the overlying epoxy down to the base layer of plastic tape. Then you can easily peel off the base layer of plastic tape leaving a nice clean line. Worked fine for me.

Also, watch Van's Aircraft's video on their website regarding the installation of the RV-14 canopy.

 

[DanH]

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=680528&postcount=1

 

[f1rocket]

Here's the link to how I did the canopy on my -12.

http://www.rv12.pflanzer-aviation.com/finishkit06.htm

 

[rockwoodrv9]

Randy, going to your site freaks out my virus scanning program. I'm not sure why, but I can't get to it.

 

[f1rocket]

At some point in the past, my home site was hacked and a virus posted. I've since cleaned all that up but some virus checkers still have it listed as an infected site.

 

[Phantom30]

Thanks for the info......another one of thoughts "RTP" moments!!!! (Read the plans)...naught

 

[Bill_H]

A piece of shiny black (or other color) 1/8 inch wide auto pinstriping tape on that fiber-glass to plexi edge can really dress it up.

 

[waterboy2110]

Just finished trimming the fiberglass and have to say it was one of the most satisfying parts of the build. I was anxious, watched the videos twice and had the encouragement of a gal that works at the airport who was building kits and felt this part was the most fun. It came out awesome. On to the cowl.