WebHangar rash incident and a broken wing rib.Using some spruce left over from the build and some Oratex tape, I was able to have the Legal Eagle airworthy agai... WebWhen using any Oratex tapes it has to be certain that no surface contamination exists on the Oratex surface. All traces of grease, oil, wax, silicone, and rub-off Teflon that might have …
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WebFix the straight / pinked edge tapes according to the ORATEX® Manual. Fix the straight / pinked edge tapes with the heat gun (minimum 120 °C / maximum 150 °C). Observe Temperature-Variation with different substrates. Use the ORATEX® felt blade to press the heat activated adhesive of the tapes into the surface structure. WebRe: Rib Lacing with Oratex. Sounds like John may have the solution. Use the waxed flat cord and then remove the wax from the visible stitches. I, too, would have to assume the Oratex glue doesn't like wax and could affect the adhesion of the finish tape at the stitch. Rick. software development wg
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WebOratex sells finishing tapes in various widths, and with plain or pinked edges, so you'll need to decide whether you want a clean, smooth look to your tapes, or the more conventional, classic look of jagged-edged tapes. WebFix the straight / pinked edge tapes with the heat gun (minimum 120 °C / maximum 150 °C). Observe Temperature-Variation with different substrates. Use the ORATEX® felt blade to press the heat activated adhesive of the tapes into the surface structure. For a perfect finish use the ORATEX® sealing iron for ironing (120-150 °C) the tapes. Webabout 30 min to mask off the tapes and brush the glue wait 24 hours, another hour to iron on all the tapes, brush glue on all the little bits that need it, wait 24 hours, iron down all the edges one more time...and done. Well except for spraying the top coat colors... All in all the second rudder should only take about 3.5 hours to complete. slow down spotify songs