KR>wing gap cover photos

I took some photos this evening of my wing gap covers.  Years ago (15+) I made covers with fiberglass but didn't like the way they turned out and I wanted to finish building and get on with flying.  I went to the hardware store and bought a roll of roof flashing 6 inches wide and cut it down

Re: KR> Wing Gap Covers

Easy Peasy. Mark Jones Oldsmar, Fl N771MJ “WunderBird” www.flykr2s.com flyk...@gmail.com > On Aug 8, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Flesner via KRnet wrote: > > On 8/8/2020 4:30 PM, Daniel Heath via KRnet wrote: >> This is my "green glass" method of making wing gap covers. > > +++

Re: KR> Wing Gap Covers

On 8/8/2020 4:30 PM, Daniel Heath via KRnet wrote: This is my "green glass" method of making wing gap covers. +++ If you foam and glass the gap, then cut with a fine saw blade, you could easily cover the 1/16" or less gap with white electric

KR> Wing Gap Covers

I made a post on the PantherBuilder site, using what used to be on KRBuilder.org, which no longer exists. This post will show how I made the wing gap covers for the Black Bird. This is my "green glass" method of making wing gap covers. You should make these where you can monitor the progress o

Re: KR> Wing gap covers

On 8/7/2020 12:52 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: Ken Cottle came up with a solution which has survived well for thirty years plus. I don't know just where he got them, but he installed brackets underneath both wings which can be tightened or loosened and have a slot which holds one end of a

KR> Wing gap covers

Bob Goodnight asked, > "What is used to cover the gap in the wings when bolted on?" Ken Cottle came up with a solution which has survived well for thirty years plus. I don't know just where he got them, but he installed brackets underneath both wings which can be tightened or loosened and have

Re: KR> wing gap ideas?

I have a set of fiberglass wing gap covers that I will send you for the price of shipping. Joe Nunley Baker Florida  null ___ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http:

Re: KR> wing gap ideas?

I cut some thin aluminum strips that were wide enough to cover the wing gap.  Then vinyl taped over the gap with enough overlap.   /But I think somebody said it bubbles up over the Wing /attached bolts locationsfrom the low pressure on top of the /wing. Joe Nunley Baker Florida  null __

Re: KR> wing gap ideas?

It’s simple. Just use the tried and tested Mark Langford’s plastic idea. lay up your glass on plastic then apply to gap seal. Then use peal ply. Church is web page. PS. Please delete most of previous email before sending. They are miles too long. Phil. Sent from my iPhone > > > __

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On 5/8/2018 9:43 AM, jeb via KRnet wrote: Anybody use specialty tape to cover wing attach gap? +++ It depends on just how wide your gaps are.  I was tired of working on mine and wanted to fly so I went to the hardware store and bought a roll of alu

Re: KR> wing gap ideas?

Google "Sail Plane Gap Tape" to see what the sail plane guys use.  That should work nicely.  I've also heard of people using Gaffers tape, which comes in a host of colors and is less expensive ~$20 pee 3"wide 60 yd roll    That should be enough to hold you for a few years.   -Jeff Scott   > On

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I did mine laying on my back it is not that hard cover it with duct tape and lay up one layer at a time use peel ply on each layer I tried the green method did not like it very well I think I did four layers Sent from my iPad > On May 8, 2018, at 10:43 AM, jeb via KRnet wrote: > > Anybody use

Re: KR> wing gap ideas?

Anybody use specialty tape to cover wing attach gap? I've heard people using aluminum duct tape for heater ducts. As I recall it was called speed tape or 100 mile tape in the Air Force.  But I think somebody said it bubbles up over the Wing attached bolts locationsfrom the low pressure on top of

KR> wing gap ideas?

Anybody use specialty tape to cover wing attach gap? If so, what kind, source - price? Polyurethane 6" x 36 yard roll = $650 !??! Trying to avoid doin an upside down on my back glass layup  on floor on my back.  Not too crazy about trying the "green glass" method. _

KR> Wing Gap Covers

Try an auto body or trim shop. Try to get the removable kind if you can. Clayton -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of billie settles Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 9:44 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Wing Gap Covers Tha

KR> Wing Gap Covers

Thanks Clayton, Where can you buy this white vinyl?     Thanks Bill. > > From: "brian.kr...@eamanufacturing.com" >To: KRnet >Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 8:01 AM >Subject: RE: KR> Wing Gap Covers

KR> Wing Gap Covers

If you do use vinyl get the removable kind. Original Message Subject: RE: KR> Wing Gap Covers From: "Clayton" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sun, July 01, 2012 6:33 pm To: "'KRnet'" Cc: 'Dan Heath' I use white vinyl like the

KR> Wing Gap Covers

I don't know what Ken meant by "replacement slats for vertical blinds" but it gave me an idea. The old fashioned horizontal venetian blinds would make a perfect gap cover strip. Its kind of like a measuring tape when you bend it, it goes flat around a corner (leading edge) Just an idea. I wonder i

KR> Wing Gap Covers

et Cc: Dan Heath Subject: Re: KR> Wing Gap Covers Dan's idea is better, but this one is quicker. Purchase a set of replacement slats for vertical blinds. Trim the length to fit and attach with a couple of screws on each end. BTW, I didn't notice any difference in flight character

KR> Wing Gap Covers

> > >Dan's idea is better, but this one is quicker. Purchase a set of >replacement slats for vertical blinds. >Ken Jones ++ Or go to the hardware store and buy a roll of thin aluminum flashing, your choice of colors, silve

KR> Wing Gap Covers

Dan's idea is better, but this one is quicker. Purchase a set of replacement slats for vertical blinds. Trim the length to fit and attach with a couple of screws on each end. BTW, I didn't notice any difference in flight characteristics without the gap covers but the plane seemed to be slig

KR> Wing Gap Covers

This is the way I did it and it has been working very well. http://krbuilder.org/WingGapCovers/index.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2012 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il – MVN – 40th Anniversary There is a time for building and it is over. Daniel

KR> Wing Gap Covers

 Patrick said "I was thinking of a gap seal for the aileron" Here is an interesting link for gap seal tape. http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page28.htm?session=GgZfaFR38Eifxoo84akD5Vun7s  This site may be for modelers, but I think the gap seals are a great idea. Edward Spyker jesj69 (at)  yahoo do

KR> Wing Gap Covers

. I do not anticipate any loss of performance with this save for the less than desireable gap on the bottom surface, much like the aileron gap. This is what I want to minimize. Pat - Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" To: "'KRnet'" Sent: Monday, July 18,

KR> Wing Gap Covers

You may be interested in this method. http://krbuilder.org/WingGapCovers/index.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN There is a time for building and it never seems to end. Dani

KR> Wing Gap Covers

You may be interested in this method. http://krbuilder.org/WingGapCovers/index.html See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2011 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il - MVN There is a time for building and it never seems to end. Dani

KR> Wing gap cover screws ?

o figure it out. la...@lebanair.com -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 6:48 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Wing gap cover screws ? Mike Sylvester wrote: > Hey Guys, It's a little slow on t

KR> Wing gap cover screws ?

ter Hereford UK - Original Message - From: "MICHAEL SYLVESTER" To: "KRNET" Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 6:23 PM Subject: KR> Wing gap cover screws ? Hey Guys, It's a little slow on the net right now so I'll pose this question. What do the wing gap cover s

KR> Wing gap cover screws ?

Mike Sylvester wrote: > Hey Guys, It's a little slow on the net right now so I'll pose this > question. What do the wing gap cover screws screw into ? Do I need to put > wood blocks on the inside of the wing ? Looking at a few web sites, I > don't think that screw location has ever been address

KR> Wing gap cover screws ?

Don't use screws. I only have two machine screws holding mine on. They go into a bracket at the aft spar attach. Here is how I made my gap covers, and I will take some pics of the attach bracket, but it is just a piece of angle that is attached to the waf on the bottom and top, with a blind nut

KR> Wing gap cover screws ?

Hey Guys, It's a little slow on the net right now so I'll pose this question. What do the wing gap cover screws screw into ? Do I need to put wood blocks on the inside of the wing ? Looking at a few web sites, I don't think that screw location has ever been address. Will small sheet metal screw

KR> Wing gap fillet.

Thanks to all who responded to the gap question. Like almost any part of the building process, It looks like all methods work just fine. Now it's time to go downstairs and pull the trigger. Thanks again. Mike Sylvester kr2s builder Birmingham,AL. Cell no.205-966-3854 __

KR> Wing Gap Seals

I have made the Wing gap seals for my KR plus added a page to my web to show I did them. This is the link to my wed then go the Wing gap at the top of the page. www.philskr2.50megs.com Phil Matheson VH-PKR Australia KR Web Page phillipmathe...@bigpond.com http://www.vw-engines.com/

KR> wing gap covers

Has anyone have a picture or a good discription of the tensioners for vertical blind covers.. I GOT MY PROP FROM ED STURBA TODAY!!! Now I can do my final W&B and call the inspector

KR> Wing Gap Covers

I'm still dreaming, but have a couple of ideas. I'll show you when I do it and I know that it works. Steve Glover has a great way that I may experiment with later, I just can't get it formulated in my mind well enough to do it right now. The bungee cord idea is a good one. I don't like Duct tape f

KR> Wing Gap Covers

Phil, Most farmers up your way should have plastic silage wrap for thier hay rolls. I think that would work well, with no chance of pulling paint off, as it only sticks to itself (like super heavy duty cling wrap). jb On 10/25/05, Phil Matheson wrote: > > > I think duct tape would also work as a

KR> Wing Gap Covers

OK, wing gap covers as they were removed from the wings after curing. http://krbuilder.org/WingGapCovers/index.html Scroll to the last thumb. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you in Mt. Vernon - 2006 - KR Gathering There is a time for building and a time for F

KR> Wing Gap Covers

This is how I make wing gap covers for a KR. I made them like this for the Little Beast and they came out so well that I decided to do it again and this time had some help and a different way to secure them to the wings while they were finishing the curing process. Jerry and I spent the entire day

KR> Wing Gap Covers

- Original Message - From: "Dan Heath" > This is how I make wing gap covers for a KR.> In case anyone out there is building a KR, this is for you. > Thanks Dan, now I know exactly how I will make my final wing gap seals this winter. Mark Jones (N886MJ) Wales, WI USA E-mail me at fly

KR> Wing Gap Covers

rian.kraut=engalt@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Dan Heath Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 7:48 PM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR> Wing Gap Covers This is how I make wing gap covers for a KR. I made them like this for the Little Beast and they came out so well that I decided to do it again and this

KR> Wing Gap Covers

Dan Thanks , Great Info.I have been wonder How I was going to tackle them. Now I know. What did you dream up to attach them to the wing??? A friend of mine fitted small brackets to the under side of the covers and held them down with bungee cords. I think duct tape would also work as a wrap around

KR> Wing Gap Covers

Phil Matheson wrote: > > What did you dream up to attach them to the wing??? > A friend of mine fitted small brackets to the under side of the > covers and held them down with bungee cords. I'm going to bond most of the covers to either the fuselage or wing side of the gap (haven't decided which

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Best support for green glass idea is a block of foam as used in bed mattresses with heavy plastic over it. Sit the foam on a piece of board and press up under wing with several little car jacks to get even pressure. Done this heaps when repairing boats, even shaped the board to help get even pr

KR> wing gap seals/covers

>OK, I've already heard all the ways to fill the stub-to-outer wing gap, but >it >wouldn't hurt to hear 'em all again. I've just stuck the wings on and >I recall that I >need to fill that 1" gap that I need to do something >about... There are aluminum tapes and stainless steel tapes available,

KR> wing gap seals/covers

>Also, don't laugh; but how about trying "MonoKote" or "Coverite", the model >aircraft iron-on films. Very smooth, very thin, shrinks flat, easy to >remove/repair, many colors, and it can be painted over. I've seen it used >on R/C racers and jets that hit 200+ . >Allen G. Wiesner KR-2SS/TD S

KR> wing gap seals

Hmmm... speaking of monokote and things, I wonder if Poly-Tak will stick to fiberglass? You could get regular fabric finishing tapes, Poly-Tak them down over the wing gap, heat shrink, Poly-Brush, and paint just like a fabric covered airplane. The gap seals wouldn't be removable like a metal

KR> wing gap seals/covers

A visit to your local evestrough installer will get you what you need and it even comes in colors. Doug Rupert Roof flashing Keith Crawford -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.5 - Release Date: 5/4/2005

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Larry; a couple of coats of good old Turtle wax after the paint has cured will insure that the paint doesn't come off when removing the tape. A hair dyer or heat gun eases the job and is double insurance. Doug Rupert -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Versio

KR> wing gap seals/covers

eath - Columbia, SC > ---Original Message--- > > From: Martindale Family > Date: 05/06/05 05:39:13 > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers > > Sounds neat Dan. How did you stop it sagging > underneath as it cured? > > John > &g

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Hello Netters, Another very simple resolve is to use a 3M Vinyl tape that's used for marking out basket ball courts, very simple to use and pliable in any color and does a good job. Usually can be found at a fastening supplier. Does not leave a residue when removed. Good Luck and Happy Flying! Adr

KR> wing gap seals

i used white flashing strips & made the top oiece end underneath & made a second piece for the bottom. the top part overlaps the bottom part to make the compound curve. then i ran a slight edge bend along both side edges so they lay tight to the surface. just screwed them down, painted to match

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Mark Garry Morgan used aluminium strips. Then pop riveted a few small brackets on the under side, then used elastic bungee cord to fold them on. works fine. Phil Matheson mathe...@dodo.com.au VH-PKR ( Phil's KR) 61 3 58833588 Australia.( Down Under) See My KR2 Building Web Page at: http://mywebp

KR> wing gap seals/covers

From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net]On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 10:56 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> wing gap seals/covers OK, I've already heard all the ways to fill the stub-to-outer wing gap, but it wouldn't hurt to hear 'em all again.

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Mark Wrote: "I've just stuck the wings on and I" I ask; How many times does that make? Since your May 5th Picture shows wings not stuck on. Guess you will be doing it at least one more time. Hows your WAFs look? Can't wait to see it in the air! Steven Phillabaum KR2S; 5048; corvair; Auburn, Al

KR> wing gap seals/covers/Keith Crawford

Keith, Enjoyed look your site.. Looked at your url links... is this a KR2 ??? http://www.u-r-on.net/gallery/Airplane/DSCN3758 Dann - Original Message - From: "Mark Jones" To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, 5 May

KR> Wing gap seals/covers

(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM) Objet : KR> wing gap seals/covers OK, I've already heard all the ways to fill the stub-to-outer wing gap, but it wouldn't hurt to hear 'em all again. I've just stuck the wings on and I recall that I need to fill that 1" gap tha

KR> wing gap seals/covers

OK, I've already heard all the ways to fill the stub-to-outer wing gap, but it wouldn't hurt to hear 'em all again. I've just stuck the wings on and I recall that I need to fill that 1" gap that I need to do something about... Thanks, Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama see KR2S project N56ML a

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Mine flies fine with them un-covered But my gaps are only 1/4" and I'll cover them with GAP SEAL tape when I get around to it. regards Barry Kruyssen - Original Message - From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: KR

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html - Original Message - From: "Barry Kruyssen" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 9:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers > Mine flies fine with them un-covered

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Hi all Roof flashing from Menards is a grate idea but Menards has not made it to Alabama yet. Menards stores are only in the midwest for now! any ways I drilled one end of my sub spar today. that little U shaped jig works GRATE. I put the new spar pitchers on my web site for all to see.

KR> wing gap seals/covers

- From: "Martha Crawford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 10:23 PM Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers > Hi all > > Roof flashing from Menards is a grate idea but Menards has not made it > to Alabama yet. > Menards stores are only in the mid

KR> wing gap seals/covers

angford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, May 06, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: KR> wing gap seals/covers > OK, I've already heard all the ways to fill the stub-to-outer wing gap, but it wouldn't hurt to hear 'em all again. I've just stuck the wings on and I recall that

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Actually, that is quite easy. Do a glass lay-up, that is wide and long enough to cover the gap, on a piece of plastic sheet, on a flat surface. Do it when you can catch it when it has not completely cured. You want it to be almost out of the tacky stage and still soft. Now lay it over your wing and

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Sounds neat Dan. How did you stop it sagging underneath as it cured? John The Martindale Family 29 Jane Circuit TOORMINA NSW 2452 AUSTRALIA phone: 61 2 66584767 email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au > Actually, that is quite easy.

KR> wing gap seals/covers

Date: 05/06/05 05:39:13 To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> wing gap seals/covers Sounds neat Dan. How did you stop it sagging underneath as it cured? John The Martindale Family 29 Jane Circuit TOORMINA NSW 2452 AUSTRALIA phone: 61 2 66584767 email: johnja...@optusnet.com.au > Actually, that is

KR> wing gap seals/covers

I second Mark Jones suggestion on the aluminum flashing, painted or otherwise. I wanted a quick cover last year when the KR was finished and the "glass" covers didn't turn out well. I purchased a 10 foot roll and cut it down the middle (two 3" strips) and used one on each wing. One wing has th

KR> wing gap seals/covers

: KRnet Subject: KR> wing gap seals/covers I second Mark Jones suggestion on the aluminum flashing, painted or otherwise. I wanted a quick cover last year when the KR was finished and the "glass" covers didn't turn out well. I purchased a 10 foot roll and cut it down the mid

KR>Wing Gap

Netters, In My KR2 Plan Book, page 85 ³Outboard Wing Panel Removal.² It says to cut it with a two inch rotary saw blade in a drill motor. Then after adding foam and one layer of glass to the open ends of the outer wing and the stub wing. Apply two layers of duct tape and apply a bead of dry

KR>Wing Gap

I build a wing gap cover using fiberglass. Therefore, I leave as large a gap as necessary for easy installation of the wing. I know of only one plane that has a gap so small that it did not need a cover and that is Bob Muse Sr. N64KR Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC da...@kr-builder.org See yo