Desert Rat
Well Known Member
Hey guys- I have a question for Larry Larson or really anybody who's done fiberglass canopy skirts and windshield frame.
If you go this route, how much gap does the sika cause between the fiberglass and the canopy or skin in front of the windshield etc. You have to leave some room for sika expansion right?
The reason I ask is that the RV14 videos show the windscreen fairing being laid up in place and they make a big deal about the fwd edge being feathered into the foredeck, which seems aesthetically pleasing, but then again being able to pop this thing off the airplane for finish sanding then sticking it back on seems pretty appealing as well.
If you go this route, how much gap does the sika cause between the fiberglass and the canopy or skin in front of the windshield etc. You have to leave some room for sika expansion right?
The reason I ask is that the RV14 videos show the windscreen fairing being laid up in place and they make a big deal about the fwd edge being feathered into the foredeck, which seems aesthetically pleasing, but then again being able to pop this thing off the airplane for finish sanding then sticking it back on seems pretty appealing as well.