---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/30/21: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:44 PM - Fuselage covering (cdlwingnut) 2. 08:00 PM - Re: Fuselage covering (Glen Schweizer) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:44:40 PM PST US Subject: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage covering From: "cdlwingnut" I am thinking about stratigy for covering the fuselage. when you cover the front part that is covered in plywood, how do you glue the fabric? I am assuming you don't coat all the ply with glue Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=502139#502139 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:00:07 PM PST US From: Glen Schweizer Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Fuselage covering Read poly Fibre instruction manual. You did put the strip in the center of the fuse side,yes? Remove all metal fittings and hardware. This airplane should already have been assembled and rigged prior to covering. Its lots bettter to have routed cables and such so you know precisely where they exit the fabric. first I would lay fuse on one side, glue fabric only on top and bottom longerons, wrapping around to back sides for good bond. Precoat longerons(this is where youll be happy about spending the extra money on a catylised varnish or epoxy to seal your fuse. When using poly brush or fabric cement, the money you saved will lift because it cant withstand the chemical battle. Precoat the part of overlap on top fuse ply surface. Allow a 2 seam overlap and cut it nicely cuz the cut line will show if you dont. The cut line will be hidden by tapes if youre careful. For simplicity, only go as far as top longerons for now. Turtle deck and fin are done last Work wrinkles out gently as gluing progresses no iron yet glue front and rear edges allowing good seam overlap Take a break and look at your work then roll fuse and cover other side. The bottom comes next. I like using h heavier weight of fabric on lower fuse to better withstand gravel etc normally kicked up by prop. Turtle deck and top of fuse comes next. By now you should basically know how to do what youre doing follow same procedure. When you are working on larger ply surfaces,be careful not to allow gobs of glue to dry on the surface it will show through your fabric and is a bear to try to correct later. Main advice is READ THE MANUAL!! > On May 30, 2021, at 6:50 PM, cdlwingnut wrote: > > > I am thinking about stratigy for covering the fuselage. when you cover the front part that is covered in plywood, how do you glue the fabric? I am assuming you don't coat all the ply with glue > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=502139#502139 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message pietenpol-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-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/pietenpol-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/pietenpol-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.