Perhaps the time has come to dispel the myth that different gel coats are used by any of the 4 major glider manufacturers.
Almost 10 years ago Schleicher opted for Scheuffler T35 gel coat and so did all other German manufacturers. One of the first gliders with T35 gel coat imported into Australia is an ASH26E. (18 m self launcher - operated by a syndicate in Waikerie) When I looked at it recently its gel coat was not showing any signs of aging or deterioation and it has also retained its "as new" appearance. (and that includes its shiny surface) Having said all of that I hasten to add that some manufacturers are now offering an optional Polyurethan finish. I happen to know that a fair few of the new gliders in Australia were finished in PU paint. Only time will tell whether the owners made a wise decision. Bernard Eckey Ph. (08) 8356 8565 (W) Ph. (08) 8449 2871 (H) Fax (08) 8356 8565 (W) Fax (08) 8242 3698 (H) E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -----Original Message----- > From: John Welsh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 22 October 2001 13:35 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [aus-soaring] BORING BORING BORING BORING > > > Latest pictures of Beverley's new ASK21 rolling out of Schleicher's. > Should be with us in about six weeks, isn't it nice and shiny? > > http://vader.nw.com.au/~j.welsh/BSSASK21.htm > > Regards, > > John. -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information.
