Re: KR> Firewall construction

2018-07-27 Thread Mike Arnold via KRnet
Mark I think your right, I have designed the mounts so that they bolt through the re-enforced part of the fuselage. I am going to apply the fiberfrax sealer (adhesive) to the plywood and SS sheet then epoxy (T 88) the whole thing to the fuselage. The mounting bolts should hold the motor on. On Fri

Re: KR> Firewall construction

2018-07-27 Thread Stef den Boer via KRnet
Mike, 2 months ago I asked the same question. After some comments from our kr friends this is how we did it. Made the ss sheet including the holes. Sprayed the ss sheet wit glue. Just glue spray from the local store. Placed the fibre frax over it so it is now glued at the ss sheet. Removed the r

Re: KR> Firewall construction

2018-07-27 Thread mark jones via KRnet
Mike. The glue will hold it but the real structural strength and holding power comes when you start bolting things to the firewall. The plywood is epoxied to firewall cross members with T-88. Don’t over think things. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone

KR> Firewall construction

2018-07-27 Thread Mike Arnold via KRnet
Hey KR 'ers how has everyone constructed their firewall? I have the plywood, fiberfrax, fiberfrax adhesive, and ss sheet. Is the fiberfrax adhesive enough to hold the SS sheet to the plywood or does it need T-88 or something. Don't want to come apart. ___