REFLECTOR: canard cover

[Alex Balic]

I think I will try the silicone after final paint- although, I am guessing
that it wont be a prefect seal- I am also going to look at trying to use
some small over center latches internally that I might be able to reach from
the nose gear hole- the side up near the windshield will have to be either
pins of a hinge- although I remember someone has some spring loaded pins
there that they could pull via cables- might look into that as well- I do
not have separate canard cover and hatch, so I have no way of reaching a
hinge pin arrangement as far as I can tell.....

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Brown
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:26 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: canard cover

Terry,

A suggestion.  Instead of the foam tape seal, try this.  Use silicone caulk 
to form a seal for the mating surfaces.  Put packing tape or duct tape on 
one surface, then put the caulk on the other surface.  Assemble the parts 
and wait 24-48 hours for the caulk to set.  Then remove the canard cover, 
and remove the tape.  You'll have a tight fitting (if not totally sealed) 
mating surface.

Ronnie 

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