Brian Jackson
Platinum Member
- Joined
- Jul 17, 2004
- Messages
- 3,524
- Location
- Hamburg, New Jersey USA
- Aircraft
- GyroBee Variant - Under Construction
Greetings all.
Been out of the loop for a little while but making progress on the gyro. I am preparing for (finally!) the layup work and foam sculpting of the carbon fiber items. I am a newbie at composite construction so am asking the experts here. The first question is: What kind of filler material is generally used on the foam itself that is sandable in order to achieve a smooth surface suitable for wet layup? It will be vacuum bagged. One of the items is compound curved so the hotwire will not be used, and must be shaped by hand, which will leave some irregularities that I am hoping to use this filler product I'm asking about and sand to final smooth shape. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Brian
Been out of the loop for a little while but making progress on the gyro. I am preparing for (finally!) the layup work and foam sculpting of the carbon fiber items. I am a newbie at composite construction so am asking the experts here. The first question is: What kind of filler material is generally used on the foam itself that is sandable in order to achieve a smooth surface suitable for wet layup? It will be vacuum bagged. One of the items is compound curved so the hotwire will not be used, and must be shaped by hand, which will leave some irregularities that I am hoping to use this filler product I'm asking about and sand to final smooth shape. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Brian