claycookiemonster
Well Known Member
We did a really nice job of locating and cutting out the opening for the oil door on my Showplanes RV-8 cowl. The extra piece of fiberglass fit the opening perfectly, right up to the point we actually installed it and put the spring on the hinge. Now it's not perfect anymore. I think small stresses around the hinge and latches have caused the smooth exterior to be pulled out of alignment. Question Time:
1. I may be able to adjust the hinge to alter where the fiberglass portion rests against the frame. It feels like opening a can of worms to play 3D chess with that.
2. I can certainly add a layer of glass and flox on the inside of the door to thicken it, and then simply sand away the parts that lay a bit proud of the mating surface.
Are there any other options?
1. I may be able to adjust the hinge to alter where the fiberglass portion rests against the frame. It feels like opening a can of worms to play 3D chess with that.
2. I can certainly add a layer of glass and flox on the inside of the door to thicken it, and then simply sand away the parts that lay a bit proud of the mating surface.
Are there any other options?