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Jart from scratch
joe:
Will you do all the glass/carbon at once or one layer at a time?
Had my Jart LT out a few days ago down by the sea. Lots of wind. Haven't flown it in decent lift for a long time. Really good. The best flights I've had with it. It really suits the smooth coastal lift. Well, I guess thats what it was designed for after all. Unfortunately only got half an hour in before the wind showed up.
Just some encouragement for you Bill.
I'm sure your fuse will be solid Bill. The LT version is like an egg shell. Rotor slammed me into the ground twice and I have a nice big crack to show for it. The gel coat is very brittle and the layup is very light for this sort of machine. Will try get some carbon in there one of these days. That pointy nose is not the easiest to get into though!
billscottni:
Probably a layer of glass, then carbon followed by at least 1 more layer of glass. Carbon will be in the high stress areas e.g. wing seat, base of fin.
Usually don't do them all at once, which means they have to be lightly sanded before the next layer goes on
joe:
doing it all at once it a PITA. Don't ask me how I know. Might be a little lighter that way but you probably get a better smoother job with one layer at a time.
Alan_Perse:
Looks great Bill. But just one question. How do you make sure that the fin is straight on the plug.
billscottni:
the good old mk 1 eyeball, checked from in front and above!!
nothing fancy Alan.
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