At 02:09 AM 8/2/2010, you wrote: >Do most builders glass the outside of the fuselage (wood bits) these >days? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You will get as many different opinions on this as there are KR builders. Personally, I'd recommend covering the wood, and the entire KR for that matter, with "deck cloth" as a finish cover. http://www.wicksaircraft.com/catalog/product_detail.php/pid=449~subid=8487/index.html It is light weight and will reduce the amount of fill required for a smooth finish. At a minimum I would suggest covering the bottom forward section of the fuselage to protect the wood from contamination like oil, etc., from the engine compartment. Without the glass, any crack in the finish will allow moisture and other contaminates to penetrate the wood. If properly applied you should not have to worry about de-lamination. I don't have a single spot of de-lamination on my entire airframe and it's been flying for 7 years and 370+ hours. Larry Flesner
