markacarey(at)msn.com
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 Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:50 pm Post subject: RV10 Window Junction Cracks - Any Advise? |
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I used the 2" fiberglass method and faired it in. My technical advisor
warned me this would happen with only the microballoons or bondo.
| Quote: | From: "Mark & Gina Steffensen" <steffco1(at)comcast.net>
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Subject: RV10 Window Junction Cracks - Any Advise?
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 22:24:59 -0400
Today I asked Van's regarding cracking between the fiberglass window frames
and the Plexiglas.
Van's told me that they were not aware that this is an issue. I saw this
cracking for myself on several RV10's at Sun in Fun.
I am getting close to installing my windows, has anyone devised an
alternative method to help prevent the cracking?
It appears to me that this anomaly it is due to the different expansion and
contracting properties of the fiberglass and Plexiglas.
I am planning on having a 1/16 gap between the plexi and window frames,
install windows with the Weld-10. Next I am planning on installing 2 inch
fiberglass tape around the perimeter of the windows overlapping the
junction...Next fill and sand and fair into the fuselage lid and or
doors...
Any thoughts.....Mark
Mark Steffensen
Atlanta GA
RV8A Sold
RV10 Soon
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