Brief Description: Conformal mount, top anti-collision beacon, part 2
We applied duct tape to the fuselage skin and to the beacon's bottom and sides...this serves as a non-fixant for epoxy. I mixed up a thick batch of West Systems epoxy with fast hardener, and mixed in microfiber for strength. I made it mashed potatoes thick.
I applied the epoxy to the mounting point. I used 1/8" thick nylon washers to create space between the fuselage and beacon, then screwed the beacon down (not too tight, but enough to close the gap. I wiped excess off the edges to make sanding easier. I used Turtle Wax to protect the mounting screw and wiring from adhering to the epoxy. I'll remove all this and sand it down in a few days when it has completely cured.
Applying the microfiber epoxy mix, and wiping the excess
Beacon in place with epoxy drying.
Noah supervised. Note the duct tape surface protecting the aluminum skin
