---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 03/07/20: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:44:23 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: recoveing my old twinstar From: "smgates" 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. -------- Gator Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=495187#495187 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:57:42 AM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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 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. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:19:02 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: recoveing my old twinstar From: "13brv3" <13brv3@gmail.com> 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=495194#495194 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:27:48 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Polini Thor 250 From: "Ducati SS" 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? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=495198#495198 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:13 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Fuel tank vents From: "Ken worth" 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. -------- Ken worth MK3 Classic Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=495199#495199 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/38f9d541_48a0_419a_bd6d_4f3722f490a2_576.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/661eef90_25f8_4b84_b459_19ddee796561_571.jpeg ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:58:15 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Fuel tank vents From: "Ken worth" The filler cap. -------- Ken worth MK3 Classic Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=495200#495200 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/e20f7b7d_aadb_4624_a87d_3de675e034fe_161.jpeg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.