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  1. Royal

    Galvanic corrosion

    I'm an auto body tech. With more and more carbon and aluminum coming out I get to see the amazing glues that bond this all together. BMW has a glue called K2. Its used to bond carbon fiber to aluminum. They have the work precess sheets on the proper way to do it. 3M panel bond is also an option...
  2. Royal

    I'd rather assemble than build

    Saberwing?
  3. Royal

    KRS2 Design Study

    So after not having over for 5 days and internet for 10 days im back. Really bad storm here in iowa. What I have found on the toyota hybrids are these electric motor. I think if you could put two of these coolers together stacked you could divide the air and keep both coolers cool with fresh...
  4. Royal

    Homebuilt Aircraft Component Factory - A good idea?

    I think what you are referring to is a coach built airplane shop. I have done the coach building cars shop thing. Its expensive. Hard. Stressful. Won't make a lot of money. You also argue with customers of the insane hourly rate you need to charge to keep your head above water. The best thing...
  5. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    Are you still doing a wet layup with fiberglass on top? Or is that going to be your "mold"?
  6. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    I guess I just don't like moldless construction. Just seems like going through making a plug over and over.
  7. Royal

    Liquid cooling

    Most of the planes that did a great job of low drag coolers had the inlets placed on about the thickest part of the wing. Probably getting the fastest air they can and then slowing it down to get the best benefit. They also said keeping the air from making any turns is critical for lower drag...
  8. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    I care about both
  9. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    You guys should try out guide coat. Spray on. Start blocking. It wont clog your sand paper. Its very thin and wipes off with alcohol...
  10. Royal

    Liquid cooling

    This will help you decide.
  11. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    Does anyone have a video of sanding micro?
  12. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    This is exactly how i have done all my restoration. Doing a door even if it looks straight...fill the entire door and block with a 4' bock using 80 grit and working it all the way down to 500 grit BEFORE primer. Then if you use wax and grease remover and spray it on your panel you can check your...
  13. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    I agree.
  14. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    That video should be a requirement to be a member of this forum. I have been looking at the fastest planes with little hp and checking out their features. lots of things in the video confirmed my ideas and explained things in so much detail that I didn't understand. thank you
  15. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    I also think for a wing there are easier ways to get the perfect airfoil without filler. Just build the mold first like an inside out wing with ribs. Get a laser cut profile of the airfoil and make sure you have it perfect. Use Coroplast or a huge sheet of lexan or plexiglass that has a shiny...
  16. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    No. Polishing isn't what I'm referring to. I'm talking about straight. Light doesn't not bend or anything. Ill just make a video.
  17. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    Yeah that's why I use aluminum straight edges and yard sticks with guide coat. You dont need a dial indicator to achieve a perfect airfoil. Just need the template of the airfoil to make sure you are headed in the right direction.
  18. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    Way overkill guys. I just tried finding a good video of how classic car guys refinish cars to a mirror. Couldn't find a good one. So I'll make one.
  19. Royal

    Looking for info on controlling airfoil shape in moldless composite wing

    Use plexiglass to make a one time mold.
  20. Royal

    Making a flexible sanding spline... need some input

    I have done all the body work on all my restoration with Paint Stir Sticks, Yard Sticks, 3x1" premium pine boards, and aluminum extrusions. I try very hard to not ever use foam or anything that's soft. Using a foam block allows it to ride down into the low spots and high spots. With the paint...
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