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Re: Europa-List: Filler

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Filler
From: N55XS <topglock@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 14:47:34

I'm with Jeff, on this.  Used the Q Cell and ended up with a beautiful 
job.  Not hard to mix or sand if one uses a little forthought...

Jeff - N55XS
104 hours

JEFF ROBERTS wrote:

>
>Hi Mike,
>I know based on what others have said that super-fill is easier to use 
>than Q-cell but I mixed the Q Cell up into the fluffy stuff and it 
>worked great. Your manuel tells how to do it. I found that doing a 
>little filling and sanding along the way of building breaks up the job 
>nicely. No since in waiting to the very end of the build to just do 
>nothing but sanding & filling. Keep your wet dry vac handy and keep 
>cleaning off the sand paper and the part your sanding. Use only quality 
>paper as the cheep stuff isn't worth the nothing. Mostly use a flat 
>sanding block as a sponge can be used for a few curves. Find someone in 
>your area that has sanded composites before because the advice will 
>save you big time.
>Best Regards,
>Jeff
>A258 Testing the engine.
>
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>On Nov 8, 2005, at 11:24 AM, DuaneFamly@aol.com wrote:
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>>Good day All,
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>>I was just preparing myself for the task of filling and sanding. I 
>>have heard
>>so much about the hassle of it, but I figure I have to start sooner or 
>>later.
>>I am using Superfil for the ailerons since they are the smallest to 
>>start
>>with. But along with my kit came several quart (2 liter) size bags of 
>>Q Cell.
>>What have people been using this for?
>>Just wondering.
>>
>>Mike Duane A207
>>Redding, California
>>XS Conventional Gear
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