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Michael and Gayle's RV-7A
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Date:  2-14-2009
Number of Hours:  4.00
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Brief Description:  Fiberglass mold for radiator inlets

Planning for the fiberglass molds for the radiator inlets began today based off the design used by Robert Paisley (See: http://www.protekperformance.com/info/vertical_cowl_inlets.htm ). Created the mold from cardboard and aluminum tape. I plan to glass this using the procedures from Sam James' Fiberglass 101 video. Hopefully, I will be able to use this mold twice if I'm careful. Once the fiberglass parts are cured, a 3.5" x 9" oval opening will be cut. Then comes the work to modify the cowling for a smooth, clean look (much easier said than done...).
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Mold covered with aluminum tape.  Prior to glassing, a mold release will be applied.

Mold covered with aluminum tape. Prior to glassing, a mold release will be applied.

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A view of the mold in place on the right

A view of the mold in place on the right

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And the left

And the left

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