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Gary's RV8 Construction Log
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Date:  11-26-2009
Number of Hours:  2.00
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Brief Description:  L-Elev Tip: Prep and layup front "face"

I shaped the counterweight appropriately to be able to use it as a "plug" over which I could do the relevant glass layups.

I then removed any gelcoat from the tip to ensure a good bond for the new layups - once again, the trusty old dremel tool with a rotary sanding drum made very short work of this. I covered any areas on the L-Elev horn and counterbalance weight to ensure that no resin adhered itself to the metal structure and making sure that all edges and lines were nice and straight.

I then did three quick layup of glass and covered it all with cling film (saran wrap for any americans reading this ;) ) and used an elastic band as close the the corner radius as possible to ensure the the edges of the glass didn't lift. Left to cure.
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Lead weight shaped and gel coat removed to accept new glass layups

Lead weight shaped and gel coat removed to accept new glass layups

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understructure and counterweight covered with packaging tape to stop resin sticking

understructure and counterweight covered with packaging tape to stop resin sticking

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Still wet glass layups covered with cling film and held in place with elastic band

Still wet glass layups covered with cling film and held in place with elastic band

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