VE resin should work fine for that. The strength qualities are similar to epoxy. Final sanding can be a bit more difficult, which is why I think most KR builders would build this part with Epoxy.
On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 20:40:51 -0500 "Brian Kraut" <[email protected]> writes: > I am going to make a set of wing root fairings for my Midget Mustang > this > weekend (I know, I know, but there are a whole lot more composite > experts > here than on the tin can builders list). I will basically be > putting tape > on the fusalage and wing to keep from sticking to them (fairings > are > removable and hold on with screws), applying 2 part liquid foam and > sanding > to shape, then glassing on a few layers and cutting off the > finished > fairings when dry. > > I was thinking that I would use vinyl ester resin instead of epoxy > because I > can kick it off a little hot and have it dry a lot faster. It is > cold here > and I need to do this outside with the wings on so I don't want to > wait > forever for epoxy to dry. Also have to worry about rain, etc. > > Is there any reason not to do this with VE resin? I have a ton of > experience with epoxy, but have never used VE. > > Brian Kraut > Engineering Alternatives, Inc. > www.engalt.com > > > _______________________________________ > Search the KRnet Archives at > http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp > to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected] > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > >
