Welcome! Becoming a registered user of ShortWingPipers.Org is free and easy! Click the "Register" link found in the upper right hand corner of this screen. It's easy and you can then join the fun posting and learning about Short Wing Pipers!
Thanks:
0
Likes:
0
-
Vagabond fuselage recover
I need to bite the bullet at some time regarding recovering my fuselage and am looking at starting the project late next year.
So, now starting to think about the list of materials I will need.
What is easier to use for the fuselage - Ceconite pre-sewn envelope or just normal fabric off the roll?
TonyN
-
Re: Vagabond fuselage recover
I use the fabric from the roll because I find it easier to keep the seems aligned. If the Stewart System is approved for use in England, I would use it. Fuselage prep will be a big part of the job. Have fun.
"You can only tie the record for flying low."
-
Re: Vagabond fuselage recover
-
Re: Vagabond fuselage recover
The wings and tail feathers were done in Ceconite a few years ago. Don't really want to mix covering materials.
Yes, I am expecting the fabric work to be the easy part!
TonyN
-
Re: Vagabond fuselage recover
Originally Posted by
tnowak
The wings and tail feathers were done in Ceconite a few years ago. Don't really want to mix covering materials.
Yes, I am expecting the fabric work to be the easy part!
TonyN
I completely understand the mixing systems thing. One note, if the CAA approved it like the FAA you can top coat any other system with Stewarts. My airplane was done with Ceconite and butyrate back in 99 and the fabric is holding up well, the dope, well it is protecting the fabric. Fuselage is done in the blanket method, no envelope. If/when I redo my fuselage I plan on doing the same.
Of all the work I did the actual fabric application was the most enjoyable!
Jim
|
1957 PA-22/20 "Super Pacer" based 1H0
Lifetime EAA member
Vintage Aircraft Association member
Lifetime EAA Chapter 32 member |
-
Re: Vagabond fuselage recover
Originally Posted by
tnowak
The wings and tail feathers were done in Ceconite a few years ago. Don't really want to mix covering materials.
Yes, I am expecting the fabric work to be the easy part!
TonyN
Mixing systems can be a problem when trying to match final colors or patching over one system with another. But, if you are doing a complete component such as a fuselage you do have the Stewart option because they allow any final top over their system. By all means stick to what you are comfortable with that's why I used Stits for years.
"You can only tie the record for flying low."
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules