Author: "watstar_2000" <watstar_2000@...> Time: Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:31 am PDT Link
Hi All,
I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard that there are a
couple of folks out there that actually build and test the fuel tanks
for you and do a great job. Now, while I've enjoyed building this
project, somehow I think I could get over not doing the "tanks".
Anyone know of places doing this in or around Oregon? Any comments on
this "idea"????
Mike RV9A
Author: "Doug Reeves" <vansairforce@...> Time: Fri Sep 20, 2002 5:34 am PDT Link
Hi Mike.
OK, I'll chime in...
I built mine and it was (IMHO) no big deal. Just use gloves and do a
little at a time. After the fact I couldn't for the live of me
understand why I was scared of them (and what the big deal is
about). But, of course they both leaked <g>. A little more sealant
took care of that.
Best,
Doug R
N617AR FLYING! (I still not used to this sig line)
--- In vansairforce@y..., "watstar_2000" <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard that there are a
> couple of folks out there that actually build and test the fuel
tanks
> for you and do a great job. Now, while I've enjoyed building this
> project, somehow I think I could get over not doing the "tanks".
> Anyone know of places doing this in or around Oregon? Any comments
on
> this "idea"????
>
> Mike RV9A
Author: "Larry Perryman" <larry.perryman@...> Time: Fri Sep 20, 2002 10:49 am PDT Link
Mike,
I would agree with Doug on this. The tanks were not the problem most
have made them out to be. Take your time and all will be ok.
Proseal is messy but just keep a small can of solvent near by to
rinse your tools in when they get it on them and that will reduce
most of the mess.
The smell of Proseal was not any worse than any other aromatic
adhesive.
Break the job up into several steps. What worked for me was to do the
ribs for one tank only per session. I did the flat side of the tank
in one session. Then the curved part by forcing the tank skin down
into the wooden forms. Make 4 of them and line with felt strips from
Home Depot or the like and the tanks will slip in very nice.
Either a Ziploc bag (heavy) or a hypodermic siringe (get from a farm
and ranch supply) will work for applying teh proseal.
Rubber gloves and old clothes and go for it.
Regards
Larry Perryman
N194DL flys tomorrow
--- In vansairforce@y..., "Doug Reeves" <vansairforce@h...> wrote:
> Hi Mike.
>
> OK, I'll chime in...
>
> I built mine and it was (IMHO) no big deal. Just use gloves and do
a
> little at a time. After the fact I couldn't for the live of me
> understand why I was scared of them (and what the big deal is
> about). But, of course they both leaked <g>. A little more
sealant
> took care of that.
>
> Best,
> Doug R
> N617AR FLYING! (I still not used to this sig line)
Author: "Phil Birkelbach" <phil@...> Time: Fri Sep 20, 2002 10:49 am PDT Link
I agree with Doug. There is a lot of hype out there about how difficult the
tanks are to build, and it's simply not true. The tanks are somewhat
unpleasant to build because the sealant get's everywhere, but if you can
build the rest of the plane you can build the tanks. It's really not that
big of a deal. Save your money for an autopilot and build the tanks.
Godspeed,
Phil Birkelbach - Houston Texas
RV-7 N727WB (Reserved)
http://www.myrv7.com
Fuselage
Airplanes never win battles with the ground. The best the airplane can hope
for is a draw.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Reeves" <vansairforce@h...>
To: <vansairforce@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 7:34 AM
Subject: [VAF Mailing List] Re: Outsourcing Fuel tanks??
> Hi Mike.
>
> OK, I'll chime in...
>
> I built mine and it was (IMHO) no big deal. Just use gloves and do a
> little at a time. After the fact I couldn't for the live of me
> understand why I was scared of them (and what the big deal is
> about). But, of course they both leaked <g>. A little more sealant
> took care of that.
>
> Best,
> Doug R
> N617AR FLYING! (I still not used to this sig line)
> --- In vansairforce@y..., "watstar_2000" <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard that there are a
> > couple of folks out there that actually build and test the fuel
> tanks
> > for you and do a great job. Now, while I've enjoyed building this
> > project, somehow I think I could get over not doing the "tanks".
> > Anyone know of places doing this in or around Oregon? Any comments
> on
> > this "idea"????
> >
> > Mike RV9A
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Author: "Cary Rhodes" <rhodeseng@...> Time: Fri Sep 20, 2002 10:49 am PDT Link
Mike
I would have to agree w/ Doug, Doug the now flying guy, the tanks
are not a bad project. A little messy granted. Still more fun than
deburring and banging skin dimples.
Proseal kinda reminds you of when your kids were babies, it smell
like a dirty diaper.
You've probably stuck your hands in worse.
CAry
--- In vansairforce@y..., "Doug Reeves" <vansairforce@h...> wrote:
> Hi Mike.
>
> OK, I'll chime in...
>
> I built mine and it was (IMHO) no big deal. Just use gloves and do
a
> little at a time. After the fact I couldn't for the live of me
> understand why I was scared of them (and what the big deal is
> about). But, of course they both leaked <g>. A little more
sealant
> took care of that.
>
> Best,
> Doug R
> N617AR FLYING! (I still not used to this sig line)
> --- In vansairforce@y..., "watstar_2000" <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard that there are a
> > couple of folks out there that actually build and test the fuel
> tanks
> > for you and do a great job. Now, while I've enjoyed building this
> > project, somehow I think I could get over not doing the "tanks".
> > Anyone know of places doing this in or around Oregon? Any
comments
> on
> > this "idea"????
> >
> > Mike RV9A
Author: "Ross Hauck" <ross@...> Time: Sat Sep 21, 2002 5:54 am PDT Link
Look in the RV white pages. Last time I looked, there were 3 guys
listed, including one in Redding, CA.
Ross
> --- In vansairforce@y..., "watstar_2000" <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard that there are a
> > couple of folks out there that actually build and test the fuel
> tanks
> > for you and do a great job. Now, while I've enjoyed building this
> > project, somehow I think I could get over not doing the "tanks".
> > Anyone know of places doing this in or around Oregon? Any
comments
> on
> > this "idea"????
> >
> > Mike RV9A
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Author: Mike waters <watstar_2000@...> Time: Sat Sep 21, 2002 5:54 am PDT Link
Well, this site is Great!!! Thanks for all the
replies.... and.... Good points, so, OK, I'll build
the tanks. Money would be better spent elsewhere
anyway.I do appreciate all the replies. Thanks all,
and good flying Doug!!!
Mike RV9A Wings.... and tank
--- Cary Rhodes <rhodeseng@y...> wrote:
> Mike
>
> I would have to agree w/ Doug, Doug the now flying
> guy, the tanks
> are not a bad project. A little messy granted.
> Still more fun than
> deburring and banging skin dimples.
>
> Proseal kinda reminds you of when your kids were
> babies, it smell
> like a dirty diaper.
>
> You've probably stuck your hands in worse.
>
> CAry
> --- In vansairforce@y..., "Doug Reeves"
> <vansairforce@h...> wrote:
> > Hi Mike.
> >
> > OK, I'll chime in...
> >
> > I built mine and it was (IMHO) no big deal. Just
> use gloves and do
> a
> > little at a time. After the fact I couldn't for
> the live of me
> > understand why I was scared of them (and what the
> big deal is
> > about). But, of course they both leaked <g>. A
> little more
> sealant
> > took care of that.
> >
> > Best,
> > Doug R
> > N617AR FLYING! (I still not used to this sig line)
> > --- In vansairforce@y..., "watstar_2000"
> <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard
> that there are a
> > > couple of folks out there that actually build
> and test the fuel
> > tanks
> > > for you and do a great job. Now, while I've
> enjoyed building this
> > > project, somehow I think I could get over not
> doing the "tanks".
> > > Anyone know of places doing this in or around
> Oregon? Any
> comments
> > on
> > > this "idea"????
> > >
> > > Mike RV9A
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Author: david brand <dbrandx@...> Time: Sun Sep 22, 2002 9:10 am PDT Link
--- watstar_2000 <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard that
> there are a
> couple of folks out there that actually build and
> test the fuel tanks
> for you and do a great job. Now, while I've enjoyed
> building this
> project, somehow I think I could get over not doing
> the "tanks".
> Anyone know of places doing this in or around
> Oregon? Any comments on
> this "idea"????
>
> Mike RV9A
> Mike....
C`mon be a man, build your own tanks. They`re not
that bad. Especially on a 9 with shallower tanks than
the rest. That means easier to reach into with the
bucking bar. Yes, the awful black goo seems
intimidating at first, but just get yourself set up
with a pile of rags and a full can of laquar thinner
and start in. Only mix enough goo for one rib at a
time, and take your time. Don`t worry about the pro
seal setting up in the middle of riveting a rib. It
won`t. Just get into a rythm of set a rivet, wipe the
goo off the outside tank skin, clean the tools, set a
rivet, etc., etc. I wouldn`t try to do more than maybe
three ribs at one stretch. There are seven ribs to
each RV-8 tank, so it took a couple days to do a tank.
There`s plenty else to do while you`re waiting for
your goo to set up before you start in again. When
you`re done just think.... you`ll be able to swagger
in front of the sissies that hired somebody else to
build THEIR tanks.
Dave Brand 80254
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Author: johncclarkva@... Time: Mon Sep 23, 2002 5:34 am PDT Link
Try the tubes of proseal that Van or Aircraft Spruce sells. A little
expensive but you can mix right in the tubes, then attach the nozzle and
ready to go. You will still need a can of proseal for the small jobs. Also,
try a bag of 2 1/2 inch square cotton gun cleaning patches. Put them in a
can, wet them with thinner and use what you need. You can buy the bags by
the 1000 at some of the shooter supplies.
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Author: Mike waters <watstar_2000@...> Time: Thu Sep 26, 2002 5:24 am PDT Link
Dave,
OK, OK, I already decided to suck it up..... of course
their were several other emails similiar to your also,
but you all have very good points. Especially
considering all the "other" things I could buy instead
of having someone else build it. I'll let ya all know
how it goes..........
Mike (RV9A, starting wings
--- david brand <dbrandx@y...> wrote:
> --- watstar_2000 <watstar_2000@y...> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm starting the wings of the RV9A. I've heard
> that
> > there are a
> > couple of folks out there that actually build and
> > test the fuel tanks
> > for you and do a great job. Now, while I've
> enjoyed
> > building this
> > project, somehow I think I could get over not
> doing
> > the "tanks".
> > Anyone know of places doing this in or around
> > Oregon? Any comments on
> > this "idea"????
> >
> > Mike RV9A
> > Mike....
>
> C`mon be a man, build your own tanks. They`re not
> that bad. Especially on a 9 with shallower tanks
> than
> the rest. That means easier to reach into with the
> bucking bar. Yes, the awful black goo seems
> intimidating at first, but just get yourself set up
> with a pile of rags and a full can of laquar thinner
> and start in. Only mix enough goo for one rib at a
> time, and take your time. Don`t worry about the pro
> seal setting up in the middle of riveting a rib. It
> won`t. Just get into a rythm of set a rivet, wipe
> the
> goo off the outside tank skin, clean the tools, set
> a
> rivet, etc., etc. I wouldn`t try to do more than
> maybe
> three ribs at one stretch. There are seven ribs to
> each RV-8 tank, so it took a couple days to do a
> tank.
> There`s plenty else to do while you`re waiting for
> your goo to set up before you start in again. When
> you`re done just think.... you`ll be able to swagger
> in front of the sissies that hired somebody else to
> build THEIR tanks.
> Dave Brand 80254
>
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