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     1. 11:05 PM - Re: O-O cowl 5-22-05  (William Bernard)
 
 
 
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Time: 11:05:21 PM PST US
From: "William Bernard" <billbernard@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: O-O cowl 5-22-05

--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "William Bernard" <billbernard@worldnet.att.net>

Rick, just a comment: I think I heard Brian say that he uses polyester resin
in his lay-ups. If so, this will dissolve the blue styrofoam. Urethane foam
is OK with this resin. If blue foam is used, the resin needs to be epoxy of
some type.

Maybe you already knew this, but I'll pass it along for what it's worth.

Bill

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Malcolm.Lovelace@coopertools.com>
Subject: RE: Tailwind-List: O-O cowl 5-22-05


> --> Tailwind-List message posted by: Malcolm.Lovelace@CooperTools.com
>
> Rick,
>
> Try using blue foam, it works better than wire mesh. You can sand and
shape
> the blue foam and it is more stable. You will have to make a parting line
so
> you can remove the finish part from the fuselage. After you get the part
off
> dump gasoline on the inside to melt the foam. I have made several race car
> hoods and noses with this method. If you are just making one part you will
> have to sand and finish the outside. If not you use this part as the plug
to
> make your mold.
>
> Malcolm
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rick [SMTP:rcaviate@infionline.net]
> > Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005 11:36 AM
> > To: TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com; Tailwind Discussion
> > Subject: Tailwind-List: O-O cowl 5-22-05
> >
> > Day three: Brian and I have mutually agreed that the process we were
using
> > to construct the O-O cowling was not yielding the results we wanted. The
> > end result would not have met his standards or mine, and his are higher
> > than mine.
> > We're going to back up regroup and take another run at it later. I
> > consider Brian a craftsman, and one of the qualities of a craftsman is
to
> > know when a part just isn't going to cut it and stop working way too
hard
> > on something that is going to please no one.
> > The carbon fiber nose bowl he made for me is absolutely gorgeous, if
> > anyone is considering the use of an IO 360 Continental on the Tailwind,
> > Brian has the mold and can make you one.
> > Al Lowe of the St. Louis area visited us during our work this weekend.
Al
> > flew a Tailwind some years ago, and is presently constructing another.
Al
> > is a grand old gentleman of the aviation community, and I was glad to
make
> > his acquaintance. Wish I'd had more time to hear and learn from his
> > experiences. See you soon, Al.
> > Rick
> > N241SW
>
>
> -- 
>
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