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1. 01:44 AM - Re: recoveing my old twinstar (smgates)
2. 05:57 AM - Re: Re: recoveing my old twinstar (william sullivan)
3. 06:19 AM - Re: recoveing my old twinstar (13brv3)
4. 12:27 PM - Polini Thor 250 (Ducati SS)
5. 04:54 PM - Fuel tank vents (Ken worth)
6. 04:58 PM - Re: Fuel tank vents (Ken worth)
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| Subject: | Re: recoveing my old twinstar |
Hi Rusty,
I've covered my Firestar II tandem with Oratex 600 (ultralight fabric) and it is
only 9gm/sq ft versus about 20-90gm/sq ft measured by the Oratex dealer in Alaska
on other painted fabrics from replaced fabrics, so a significant weight
savings.
It is great to use because everything is non-toxic and water based so you can do
it in the living room literally with no protective gear! It is a fair amount
more expensive than some of the other fabrics, but because it is precoated with
uv block and paint, there is a significant savings in painting costs and hassle/work.
The only drawback is that it is not shiny - it has a fine fabric weave, but for
the benefits it offers, including patching a hole in about 10 mins with just
the application of the water based heat-curing (not hot melt) glue and a hot air
gun , you can't beat it - photo attached.
One caution; if you get the unburned fuel-oil mixture on it wipe it off or it could
leave a dark brown stain.
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Gator
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| Subject: | Re: recoveing my old twinstar |
Brushed on, or sprayed on? Looks great! I did Poly Fiber in my living room with
a brush. And not much ventilation. Stunk.
Bill Sullivan
Tarboro, NC
On Saturday, March 7, 2020, 04:44:31 AM EST, smgates <smgates@tpg.com.au> wrote:
Hi Rusty,
I've covered my Firestar II tandem with Oratex 600 (ultralight fabric) and it is
only 9gm/sq ft versus about 20-90gm/sq ft measured by the Oratex dealer in Alaska
on other painted fabrics from replaced fabrics, so a significant weight
savings.
It is great to use because everything is non-toxic and water based so you can do
it in the living room literally with no protective gear! It is a fair amount
more expensive than some of the other fabrics, but because it is precoated with
uv block and paint, there is a significant savings in painting costs and hassle/work.
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| Subject: | Re: recoveing my old twinstar |
smgates wrote:
> Hi Rusty,
>
> I've covered my Firestar II tandem with Oratex 600 (ultralight fabric) and it
is only 9gm/sq ft versus about 20-90gm/sq ft measured by the Oratex dealer in
Alaska on other painted fabrics from replaced fabrics, so a significant weight
savings.
>
>
Looks great, and I like everything about Oratex but the price. I've seen plenty
of weights given in square feet for test pieces, but nothing beats a real world
weight difference of a wing panel. I've never seen that listed anywhere.
Given the range, and figuring a 120 sq ft wing, that makes a difference of 6-44
lbs. I'm sure we're closer to 6, since the higher weight comparisons will be
for older certified planes with cotton. Still, if you were trying to make UL
weight, 6-10 lbs would be a big help.
Rusty
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Just received a new Polini Thor 250, prop and motor mount. Plan to install on my
Firefly. Already have a mount design worked out but it never hurts to get additional
input. Anyone here aware of a Kolb with a Polini?
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Hoping the group.can help me with suggestions on how to properly vent the tanks.
I plan to T them together & connect to the filler cap.
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Ken worth
MK3 Classic
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel tank vents |
The filler cap.
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Ken worth
MK3 Classic
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