Mikey, try laying the cloth at 45 deg. as it tends to follow the contours
much better.
Michael
Melbourne, Australia.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mikey D [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, 30 December 1999 11:30 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [RCSE] Airless hand layups in molds
>
>
> Hi
> I'm having a heck of time getting all the air bubbles out of my
> part layups.
> Any suggestions? My problem seems to be consistent around 90 degree bends
> (Around the wing saddle), I have been able to mix a bit of cabasol to
> create a sort of fillet, but with this method I have to wait for
> the surface
> coat to cure before laying down my glass. This makes for a 2 session
> process. The hot shots I talk to, tend to do a layup in one session. I
> have heard that by slightly heating the mold can help reduce air
> bubbles. I
> am using 1.5oz cloth followed by two 3oz cloth (Powered Aircraft). I can
> provide more info if need be?
>
>
> Mr Frustrated
>
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