KR> VE layup

2011-01-16 Thread Russ Sing
Is there a certain fiberglass that I should use on my kr2 or can I go to a local body shop to get my fiberglass supplies? Thanks Russell's Photography Mexico, MO 573.253-4501 http://www.russellsphotos.zenfolio.com From: Dan Heath To: KRnet Sent: Sun, J

KR> VE layup

2011-01-16 Thread Dan Heath
Well, yes, peel ply works well. I just removed it, and it came off, just as it should and the surface is as it should be. However, this is not the same thing. I do not recommend plastic sheet, or any other thing like waxed paper or seran wrap, to get a smooth finish, cause you will not get the r

KR> VE layup

2011-01-16 Thread Glenn Martin
Dan Heath wrote: > I learned to use plastic sheet when doing a glass layup. Today, for the > first time, I used that method with Vinyl Ester. What a mess. The sheet > reacts to the VE and curls. I don't recommend this method when using VE. > > So peel ply is the thing to use with VE? --

KR> VE layup

2011-01-16 Thread Steve Glover
The MEKP eats it. It does the same thing to blue foam. Steve Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Dan Heath" Sender: krnet-boun...@mylist.net List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:38:41 To: 'KRnet' Reply-To: KRnet Subject: KR> VE layup

KR> VE layup

2011-01-16 Thread Dan Heath
I learned to use plastic sheet when doing a glass layup. Today, for the first time, I used that method with Vinyl Ester. What a mess. The sheet reacts to the VE and curls. I don't recommend this method when using VE. All but the one large hole in the bottom of the wings are now patched and t

KR> Turbo vs NA - fuel efficiency

2011-01-16 Thread Andy Mckevitz
I posted this last week when the topic was active and never saw it. If I missed it, forgive this space please! I've enjoyed the posts. This is my .02 when it comes to cost-benefit and efficiency. It occurred to me one day when I had the choice of flying east one beautiful day when I had n