Scale Wendell Hostetler 30% PA-28 Cherokee Build

[TonyHallo]

As the mold warmed up in the sun, the canopy began releasing for the the PVA as seen by the green tint areas, I expect this will come out easy. Rain tomorrow so no more basking but the sun has speed up the curing process.

 

[TonyHallo]

Pulled the part out this morning.

 

[TonyHallo]

Will make a second one, will eliminate the second layer of 8 ounce. This one weights 18 ounces trimmed as shown.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Looks like a perfect fit.

 

[Stevendavis]

Very nice!!

 

[TonyHallo]

I have the mold ready to go for tomorrow, hope to start at 6:00 am, second layer 12:00 and final layer at 6:00 pm. Then make the plugs for vacuum forming.

 

[-Rick-]

Looks great, you did a very good job on it!

 

[TonyHallo]

Worked on the dash today. Found a photo that I like on Airliners.net. Made a cardboard template and sent it off to SAC Midwest for a price estimate. Looking at the yokes, need a 3d printer and someone who knows how to use it.

 

[BalsaDust]

3D printers are fun. The Modeling software is even more fun.

 

[TonyHallo]

The second part came out of the mold at 12 1/2 ounces, I will be using this one. Fitted the canopy to 1/8" balsa formers and side rails, it is joined with a mixture of epoxy and colloidal silica. Once this cures I plan to glass the canopy to the balsa side rail with 4 ounce cloth. After the clamps are removed and everything looks good I with start making the plugs. There is only 7 - 3/8" wide strips that support the top. I left extra material to support the top, My plan to to cut one side at a time to size and glue the windows in before moving to the other side and front windshield.