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     1. 12:19 AM - Re: O-O cowl 5-22-05  (Rick)
 
 
 
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Time: 12:19:32 AM PST US
From: "Rick" <rcaviate@infionline.net>
Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: O-O cowl 5-22-05

--> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Rick" <rcaviate@infionline.net>

Malcolm: Thanks, I'm thinking along those lines.
Rick
N241SW
----- 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
>
>