Europa-List Digest Archive

Fri 05/21/04


Total Messages Posted: 22



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 07:17 AM - Re: Throttle Cable (Troy Maynor)
     2. 07:17 AM - Top Going On (Al Stills)
     3. 08:14 AM - Re: Fuel system Tidbits (Jerry Rehn)
     4. 08:40 AM - Re: Top Going On (John & Amy Eckel)
     5. 08:46 AM - Re: Top Going On (Al Stills)
     6. 08:58 AM - Re: Top Going On (John & Amy Eckel)
     7. 09:04 AM - Re: Europa-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/19/04 (irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu)
     8. 09:28 AM - Re: Re: Europa-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/19/04 (Cliff Shaw)
     9. 10:24 AM - Re: Re: Europa-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/19/04 (Paul McAllister)
    10. 10:37 AM - Top On (DvdPar@aol.com)
    11. 10:50 AM - Re: Top On (Peter Zutrauen)
    12. 12:15 PM - First time user (Carpenter, Matt)
    13. 12:52 PM - europa club subscriptions running out (Rowland Carson)
    14. 01:01 PM - Autopilot (Karel Vranken)
    15. 01:32 PM - Re: Autopilot (Gerry Holland)
    16. 01:47 PM - Re: Autopilot (Duncan McFadyean)
    17. 03:31 PM - Re: Top On (Paul McAllister)
    18. 03:38 PM - Re: First time user (Paul McAllister)
    19. 03:51 PM - Re: Top On (Alan Stills)
    20. 03:55 PM - Re: Top On (Alan Stills)
    21. 04:04 PM - Re: Top On (Rocketman)
    22. 08:10 PM - Re: Top On (Paul McAllister)
 
 
 


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    Time: 07:17:38 AM PST US
    From: "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net>
    Subject: Re: Throttle Cable
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Erich Trombley" <erichdtrombley@juno.com> Sorry about the part number. Yes, I forgot a "0". ACS p/n 05-15500. Regards, Hi Eric, I figured out the cable number but cannot locate the cable fitting you mentioned. I would like to do what you have done if I can when the time comes. Thanks, Troy Maynor N120EU Monowheel Classic Left to finish: Paint,interior,engine install, wiring. I've stopped 300 spam messages. You can too! One month FREE spam protection at http://www.cloudmark.com/spamnetsigs/


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    Time: 07:17:38 AM PST US
    From: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com>
    Subject: Top Going On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com> After much work in the "boat" I've finally reached the point where the top has to go on. Plan on setting tomorrow AM. I decided to use the self tapping screws instead of cleco's or pop rivets to make sure there is no distorting of the sides. Placing approx every 10 inches if that holds all together. Will be nice to have a little more room in the workspace. Fuel lines all run to back of the boat, fuel pump installed, drains installed, ELT,Transponder antenna installed and RG cable for the Comm antenna run. Flap motor installed and working mass balance set with the top already made and installed to redux in (thanks Steve for the pic's)...seems all is ready. Al Stills A095


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    Time: 08:14:51 AM PST US
    From: "Jerry Rehn" <rehn@rockisland.com>
    Subject: Re: Fuel system Tidbits
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Jerry Rehn" <rehn@rockisland.com> Ira, I too have the cartridge filters and the Andair unit with 914 and have had no problems in approx 150 hrs. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: <irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu> Subject: Europa-List: Fuel system Tidbits > --> Europa-List message posted by: irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu > > Greetings All, > > My test flight program has been decelerated by engine fuel starvation at > high throttle (MP > 25) and moderate > positive pitch conditions (>15 degrees) > > The fix is modestly instructive and so I note it here for new builders. > > The fuel system I build had both the Europa Factory cartridge filters plus > an Andair minigascolator (mostly > to remove condensed water). It turns out that the combined flow resistance > was excessive, both reducing > net flow and creating sufficient negative pressure upstream of the > electric boost pump to entrain air. > > I could not find any hydrodynamic data on either device. Andair did not > respond to requests for info. > > Solution: remove the gascolator through test phase, then swap back the > gascolator for routine flight > with a cleaned out tank. > > Also, if I had it to do again, I would trash the supplied fuel hose which > has a strong propensity to kink > when curved. > > Another caveat which has been mentioned here: Don't buy your instruments > until you are nearly > ready to use them. I had a UMA altimeter with a leaky diaphragm and a DOA > Westach Tach/Hobbs. > Two years after purchase is not the best time to first try them out! > > > Ira N224XS (about 8 hr on the clock) > Trigear XS/912S/Airmaster Prop/EFIS One > >


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    Time: 08:40:10 AM PST US
    From: "John & Amy Eckel" <eckel1@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Top Going On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "John & Amy Eckel" <eckel1@comcast.net> Al, Please keep track of now much Redux you use. Thanks, John, A230 do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com> Subject: Europa-List: Top Going On > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com> > > After much work in the "boat" I've finally reached the point where the top has to go on. Plan on setting tomorrow AM. I decided to use the self tapping screws instead of cleco's or pop rivets to make sure there is no distorting of the sides. Placing approx every 10 inches if that holds all together. Will be nice to have a little more room in the workspace. Fuel lines all run to back of the boat, fuel pump installed, drains installed, ELT,Transponder antenna installed and RG cable for the Comm antenna run. Flap motor installed and working mass balance set with the top already made and installed to redux in (thanks Steve for the pic's)...seems all is ready. > Al Stills > A095 > >


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    Time: 08:46:26 AM PST US
    From: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com>
    Subject: Re: Top Going On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com> JOHN, Will do and will post it. As hard as it is to get I now set up at night and "count" how much redux I have instead of coins! Al Stills A095


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    Time: 08:58:38 AM PST US
    From: "John & Amy Eckel" <eckel1@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Top Going On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "John & Amy Eckel" <eckel1@comcast.net> Good luck Al, I hope you have at least 2 helpers. John, A230 do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Top Going On > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Al Stills" <astills@senecawholesale.com> > > JOHN, > Will do and will post it. As hard as it is to get I now set up at night and "count" how much redux I have instead of coins! > Al Stills > A095 > >


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    Time: 09:04:03 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Europa-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/19/04
    From: irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
    05/21/2004 12:01:18 PM, Serialize complete at 05/21/2004 12:01:18 PM --> Europa-List message posted by: irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu Cliff Shaw wrote.... I am using the Andair gascolator also. But no paper filter. There has been Cliff, could you tell us which model gascolator you are using. I purchased the "mini". Cliff Also wrote: has a flow rate stoneware over 15 g/min. Cliff, please explain what this means? what is stoneware? what was the pressure head? a flow only is useful in the context of a specific driving pressure. what is g/min? grams/min? gal per min? My engine is doing very much better now with only a single serial filter rather than 2 in-series filters I also switched to Avgas, since it seems that all the premium mogas in Zephyrhill, FL is stale, as no one there owns BMWs and MBs! ;-) As for the EFIS - mine is doing great, the latest version (2.16 release) has HITS symbology (the squares you fly through with a flight director symbol). I have started testing the two autopilot axes as well. Ira N224XS


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    Time: 09:28:17 AM PST US
    From: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Europa-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/19/04
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Cliff Shaw" <flyinggpa@comcast.net> Ira I screwed up on using the spell check. I was referring to "flow rate" as you probably expected. I do not have the specks as to the head pressure that rate was measured at. I do know that at takeoff I am using over 6 Gal per hour at 3 psi. (looks like I missed on the rate too, oops , sorry about that) I am envious of your Highway In The Sky. I did not get that on my Dynon D10 (It is good in what it does though). Cliff Shaw 1041 Euclid ave. Edmonds, WA 98020 425 776 5555 Planing to fly to Oshkosh ! See you all there in July.


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    Time: 10:24:22 AM PST US
    From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
    Subject: Re: Europa-List Digest: 7 Msgs - 05/19/04
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> Guys, One thing to keep in mind is that the return flow on a 914 is very high compared to a 912. I have to go back to my measurements but I seem to recall that it was around 47 gallons per hour with two pumps on. I have not flown mine yet but I have run it up into full boost for 2 minutes without fuel starvation, however I only have a single gascolator. Interestingly enough after about 1.5 hours of engine running my gascolaor picked up a huge amount of debris, which I cleaned out. Since then I have completely drained, refilled and drained the tank through a filler and the gascolaor and I haven't found any more debris in the filler Paul


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    Time: 10:37:34 AM PST US
    From: DvdPar@aol.com
    Subject: Top On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: DvdPar@aol.com Can anyone give an idea how much Redux is required to put top on---is one tin enough????


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    Time: 10:50:18 AM PST US
    Subject: Top On
    From: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com>
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Zutrauen" <peterz@zutrasoft.com> FWIW from the archives: Subject: Europa-List: Top On! From: "Raimo Toivio" <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi> -------- --> Europa-List message posted by: "Raimo Toivio" <raimo.toivio@rwm.fi> Hi All and Svein expressly! My top is today finally bonded on and wanna share my experiences: - it took Redux 3 x 105 g (75+30) = 315 g - about 50 g was wiped off - it took 20 clecos and about 100 pcs of self-tapping screws - three man - 3 hours (1 for preparation, 1 for bonding and 1 for finishing) - starting temparature was 16,0C and humidity 53% - after all 24,7C and 32%, stable - levelling spar pins and torque tube 0,00 degrees - levelling fin by plumb line exactly 90 degrees - after all my wife thought we deserved one bottle of Laurent Perrier brut and so it was my first Europa champagne The most important thing: few days ago Svein from Oslo recommend me to install plywood block between lower fuselage sides just front of torque tube to prevent TT binding. I noticed that without this block TT comes very easy stiff when top is on. I am very grateful for Svein from this golden advice and will recommed it for everybody. Stiff TT is not very sexy. This evening was a milestone for me. Raimo M W Toivio OH-XRT #417 OH-CVK OH-BLL 37500 Lempaala Finland DO NOT ARCHIVE -----Original Message----- From: DvdPar@aol.com [mailto:DvdPar@aol.com] Subject: Europa-List: Top On --> Europa-List message posted by: DvdPar@aol.com Can anyone give an idea how much Redux is required to put top on---is one tin enough???? == == == ==


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    Time: 12:15:28 PM PST US
    From: "Carpenter, Matt" <mcarpenter@concordefs.com>
    Subject: First time user
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Carpenter, Matt" <mcarpenter@concordefs.com> Hello, My name is Matt Carpenter and I live in Amarillo, Texas. 3 of us purchased the Europa XS A138 Tri-gear from Bill Richards who lives in NH. We have been flying it for 9 or so months. Bill Richards built it, then decided he needed a 4 seat airplane. I have been reading the archives for 6 - 8 months now, and decided it was time to join. I have one big question: The engine is the Rotax 914 S Turbo. The manual says it should hold 35 inches of MP up to 16,000 MSL. But, I have noticed that at 9,500 MSL the MP is down to 30 - 29 inches. At 11,500 MSL the MP is down to 27 - 28 inches. Currently I am getting around 130 - 131 knots true airspeed. If I could keep the MP up then the true airspeed should increase at the higher altitude. I have a few ideas about it.. 1. Not enough fuel pressure (although there is no engine roughness - no change when I turn on the aux pump) 2. Waste gate not fully closing (the engine was prepared by Rotax for an airport at 300 MSL, I am at 3,650 MSL) 3. Engine needs "re-tuned" for higher elevation. Any ideas, would be great. Thanks, Matt Carpenter N138WJ Amarillo, Texas


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    Time: 12:52:07 PM PST US
    From: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net>
    Subject: europa club subscriptions running out
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Rowland Carson <rowil@clara.net> Thanks to those who have responded to my recent pleas for outstanding Europa Club subscriptions. I'm sad to say there's still a long list of folk who haven't renewed, and it appears below! If don't hear from these people by 1st June, their membership will lapse and they won't receive the June issue of the Europa Flyer. This is not meant to shame people into paying up, just to jog your memory again - I know we're all very busy people. The names are in alphabetical order by surname for easy reference. If your name is on the list, and you have decided NOT to renew, I'd appreciate a quick note to <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> saying so. (It will save me the work, and the Club the cost, of writing a letter to you later.) And, it would help the Club to serve its members better if you could say why you prefer not to continue in membership. F'rinstance: epoxy allergy stopped building, lost medical stopped flying, aircraft/kit sold, Europa Club didn't offer what I wanted (which was .....) etc, etc. Lyle Antieau Colin Arkle Kenneth Armstrong Mike Ashfield Sarah Attubato Michel Auvray Bernhard Bachmann Karim Bachu Jim Barber Roger Barton Bill Bealing Dave Bennett David Bligh David Bowie Ian Brookes Alan Burrows Garry Carter Jag Chaggar Simon Collins Leslie Cooper Roger Cullum Robert Davies Michael Dawson Alan Day Dave DeFord Edith Dolder Mike Dolphin Patrick Farrell Fergus Flynn Neil France Dennis Gerow David Glauser Jeff Goedhard Jim Graham Nigel Graham Michael Grass Ivor Griffith Jim Gunnlaugson Donald Heath Malcolm Hendra Bev Hill Gerry Holland Michael Howe Andrew Jarvis Paul Johnson Paul Kennard John Kilian Richard Lamprey Gavin Lee Roger Lloyd Kowie Lombard Dave Martin Miles McCallum Barry McHugh Mike Midderigh Keith Middlemass Simon Miles Geoff Millard Rick Morris Zef Mumtaz-Ahmad Simon Nash Colin Noakes Padhraic O'Conghaile Carl Pattinson Tam Pho Patrick Pons Chuck Popenoe Kevin Pownall Jim Punter David Qualls Ira Rampil Brian Rauchfuss Brian Robshaw Jim Roseby Michael Rowland Martin Sambrook Emonn Sheridan Dennis Shupe Hans Siedsma Tom Sinclair David Skill Tony Smyth Doug Steven Martin Stevens Phil Tait John Tattersdill Bruce Thackray Mike Toft John Walsh Thomas Walt Campbell Walters Francis Warlomont Tony Wickens John Wighton Jim Wixson Peter Wood Craig Wright regards Rowland -- | Rowland Carson Europa Club Membership Secretary - email for info! | Europa 435 G-ROWI (680 hours building) PFA #16532 | e-mail <memsec@europaclub.org.uk> website <www.europaclub.org.uk>


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    Time: 01:01:07 PM PST US
    From: "Karel Vranken" <karelvranken@hotmail.com>
    Subject: Autopilot
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Karel Vranken" <karelvranken@hotmail.com> Hi All, When Trutrak presented the Digitrak at Oshkosh 2002 I was with the subscribers because at that moment the cockpit module laid upside down and it was easy to fix the mounting plate under the starboard seat and to fix the lever at the aileron torque tube. Now the french inspector found that this is a modification of the original Europa they accepted as kitplane. What is the difference between a modification and an equipement? The Digitrak isn't TSOD and so far has no reference technical code (JAR) and therefore can't be accepted as stated in their aircraft modification form. My question to every lucky pilot flying with the Digitrak or Navaid is where can I get an approval? How is the PFA handling this problem? Any answer is welcome. Karel Vranken Belgium # 447 F-PKRL XS monowheel 912 ULS Airmaster CS finishing paintings. Test een digitale camera 14 dagen gratis http://opproef.msn.be/product/product.html?nr=13


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    Time: 01:32:39 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Autopilot
    From: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com>
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Gerry Holland <gnholland@onetel.com> Karel Hi! > How is the PFA handling this problem? The Europa Club has PFA permission for Navaid. PFA Mod 10507 Details of this are available for Club Members. Are you a member? Regards Gerry Europa 384 G-FIZY Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop. Engine and Prop getting near to starting. Painting completed. Just vinyl design scheme to be added. Completing Wiring to Panel. Includes Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder. AoA Fitted. Shoulder Width Mod completed. Ideas for Heater Unit still ideas! http://www.g-fizy.com +44 7808 402404 gnholland@onetel.com


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    Time: 01:47:38 PM PST US
    From: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
    Subject: Re: Autopilot
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk> >>How is the PFA handling this problem?<< On a case-by-case basis. Meaning that when one unit has been installed in the first aircraft and approved, all other units that are installed to other aircraft in the same way will be approved automatically (subject to satisfactory inspection etc). Duncan McF. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karel Vranken" <karelvranken@hotmail.com> Subject: Europa-List: Autopilot > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Karel Vranken" <karelvranken@hotmail.com> > > Hi All, > When Trutrak presented the Digitrak at Oshkosh 2002 I was with the > subscribers because at that moment the cockpit module laid upside down and > it was easy to fix the mounting plate under the starboard seat and to fix > the lever at the aileron torque tube. > Now the french inspector found that this is a modification of the original > Europa they accepted as kitplane. What is the difference between a > modification and an equipement? > The Digitrak isn't TSOD and so far has no reference technical code (JAR) and > therefore can't be accepted as stated in their aircraft modification form. > My question to every lucky pilot flying with the Digitrak or Navaid is where > can I get an approval? > How is the PFA handling this problem? > Any answer is welcome. > Karel Vranken Belgium > # 447 F-PKRL XS monowheel 912 ULS Airmaster CS finishing paintings. > > Test een digitale camera 14 dagen gratis > http://opproef.msn.be/product/product.html?nr=13 > >


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    Time: 03:31:35 PM PST US
    From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
    Subject: Re: Top On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> Hi, Take a look at http://europa363.versadev.com/jun-01.html it gives you a bit of a check list. I used 280 grams. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: <DvdPar@aol.com> Subject: Europa-List: Top On > --> Europa-List message posted by: DvdPar@aol.com > > Can anyone give an idea how much Redux is required to put top on---is one > tin enough???? > >


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    Time: 03:38:30 PM PST US
    From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
    Subject: Re: First time user
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> Matt, A couple of things can cause this. The easy thing is to check the waste gate setting to make sure that it is fully closed at idle. It is probably a good idea to check the throttle calibration, depending on the model 914 you have you can either connect it directly to your PC or you will need to get a hold of an adapter. Once you have it connected to your PC you can do some in-flight checks to make sure that your air box temperatures are not too high, if they are your TCU will automatically reduce the amount of boost available. The only fix to this problem is an intercooler. Europa has a kit available for this. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carpenter, Matt" <mcarpenter@concordefs.com> Subject: Europa-List: First time user > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Carpenter, Matt" <mcarpenter@concordefs.com> > > Hello, > > My name is Matt Carpenter and I live in Amarillo, Texas. > > 3 of us purchased the Europa XS A138 Tri-gear from Bill Richards who lives > in NH. > We have been flying it for 9 or so months. > > Bill Richards built it, then decided he needed a 4 seat airplane. > > I have been reading the archives for 6 - 8 months now, and decided it was > time to join. > > I have one big question: > > The engine is the Rotax 914 S Turbo. The manual says it should hold 35 > inches of MP up to 16,000 MSL. > But, I have noticed that at 9,500 MSL the MP is down to 30 - 29 inches. > At 11,500 MSL the MP is down to 27 - 28 inches. > Currently I am getting around 130 - 131 knots true airspeed. If I could > keep the MP up then the true airspeed should increase at the higher > altitude. > > I have a few ideas about it.. 1. Not enough fuel pressure (although there > is no engine roughness - no change when I turn on the aux pump) > 2. Waste gate not fully closing (the engine was > prepared by Rotax for an airport at 300 MSL, I am at 3,650 MSL) > 3. Engine needs "re-tuned" for higher > elevation. > > Any ideas, would be great. > > Thanks, > > Matt Carpenter > N138WJ > Amarillo, Texas > >


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    Time: 03:51:34 PM PST US
    From: "Alan Stills" <astills785@earthlink.net>
    Subject: Re: Top On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Alan Stills" <astills785@earthlink.net> Paul, thanks Al Stills A095 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Top On > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> > > Hi, > > Take a look at http://europa363.versadev.com/jun-01.html it gives you a bit > of a check list. I used 280 grams. > > Paul > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <DvdPar@aol.com> > To: <europa-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Europa-List: Top On > > > > --> Europa-List message posted by: DvdPar@aol.com > > > > Can anyone give an idea how much Redux is required to put top on---is one > > tin enough???? > > > > > >


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    Time: 03:55:35 PM PST US
    From: "Alan Stills" <astills785@earthlink.net>
    Subject: Re: Top On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Alan Stills" <astills785@earthlink.net> Paul It looks from your photo's you clecoed about every 5 ". I was planning on 10"...is this to far apart to keep straight along the side? Al Stills A095 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Top On > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> > > Hi, > > Take a look at http://europa363.versadev.com/jun-01.html it gives you a bit > of a check list. I used 280 grams. > > Paul > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <DvdPar@aol.com> > To: <europa-list@matronics.com> > Subject: Europa-List: Top On > > > > --> Europa-List message posted by: DvdPar@aol.com > > > > Can anyone give an idea how much Redux is required to put top on---is one > > tin enough???? > > > > > >


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    Time: 04:04:03 PM PST US
    From: Rocketman <topglock@cox.net>
    Subject: Re: Top On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: Rocketman <topglock@cox.net> Paul McAllister wrote: >--> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> > >Hi, > >Take a look at http://europa363.versadev.com/jun-01.html it gives you a bit >of a check list. I used 280 grams. > >Paul > > So, is that like a half a container, or what? Never was too good on the grams thingy... :) do not archive. -- Rocketman - RM Holsters: http://www.rmholsters.com FAL Gal Concealment Goods: http://www.falgal.com Ballistic Review: http://www.ballisticreview.com Aircraft Builders Log: http://www.N55XS.com


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    Time: 08:10:29 PM PST US
    From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
    Subject: Re: Top On
    --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net> Al, I can only advise on what worked for me. It seemed to take quite a few cleo's to get it to sit down nicely without ripples. Try spacing every 300 mm and if it doesn't sit dwon nicley then put some in between. Paul




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