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Dave(at)AirCraftersLLC.co
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 Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: Weight after paint |
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921AC is out of the paint shop (a couple weeks ago, actually). I like the way it turned out. It's not a show winner but the overall quality is good and the weight is less than expected. We'll have some better pictures up soon.
I decided to polish the wings instead of painting, mostly to save weight. I had another polished plane and it held up pretty well.
The white paint is Jet Glow single stage. The yellow and gray are color/clear coat.
I weighed the plane right before and after. With an average amount of body work and filling, the empty weight went from 1588 to 1598. I think painting the wings would have added another 10 lbs at least. This was a lot less than I expected. I've weighed a few others before and after, and I was expecting more like 20-25 lbs.
I set a goal of 1600 for the empty weight, so after the interior goes in later this month, I'm now hoping it won't be much more than 1625. Close enough.
Happy New Year!
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA
831-722-9141
831-750-0284 CL
www.AirCraftersLLC.com
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dmaib@me.com
Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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| Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:26 am Post subject: Re: Weight after paint |
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Very nice looking Dave. When I first looked, I thought the lower part of the fuse was polished as well. Did you consider doing that?
It looks to me like this is the airplane that has the left aft upper cowling hinged. How has that worked for you and do you have any drawings, plans, tips, etc. that you can share. I am interested in that mod.
Regards,
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