David Watts wrote:
>
> >Interested in feed back on Flettner Strips? I have some balsa wood as per
> >manual however I would be interested in other materials builders used.I
> >looked at plastic alternatives such as plastic triangular strips used for
> >report cover from a stationary shop or wallboard plastic finishing
> >strips. Both are 12mm wide but only 6mm in depth. What did other builders
> >use? Tim
>
> The factory used the plastic report cover strips you mentioned above, but I
> couldn't see how to avoid the plastic add on look so I opted for the
> triangular balsa method. This was really easy to do and could be blended in
> just nicely with the rest of the tab, only taking a couple of hours of work
> to make a really good looking finish, which was just as well, because I
> forgot to do it until after the plane was sprayed. I did the job two weeks
> ago and the resprayed tabs look just fine.
> Dave Watts 229. Finished everything yesterday, so engine runs and final
> inspections this week (and a club newsletter to get out!!!).
>
The cover report strips are still lacking the depth unless I can find
another source with bigger ones. I do still believe they work OK as Kim
Prout had them fitted to his and well as Barry Tennant. Otherwise I shall
do what you have done.
Cheers,
Tim
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Timothy. P. Ward
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