Eagler's Nest
Airframes => Single Seaters => LE => Topic started by: Vince Carucci on August 23, 2018, 05:48:04 AM
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I've started the wing assembly. So I should be ready for varnish in the near future. After reading all the posts, I decided to use a proper 2-part epoxy varnish from ACS. Some of those kits can include a reducer. My question is: what might be the benefits of using a reducer? Does it make application easier? Does it reduce the weight? I could save more than a few bucks by not reducing, but sometimes the lowest cost is not the highest consideration.
Vince
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Wing looks great..!
(http://conaircraft.com/products/polyfiber/varnish_primer/ev_400/ev400.php)
Polyfiber's instructions. (http://conaircraft.com/products/polyfiber/varnish_primer/ev_400/ev400.php)
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Hi Vince,
In Leonard's video I think he uses a standard Varnish and thinned with Turpentine. That's What is used on my DE nose ribs and skins. I used 2 coats and found it easy to coat. I am going to use the same for the rest of the wing. I used Valspar Boat Varnish. thinned about 20% (by eye :) )
Good to see you are off and running. you might recall we met at OSH17 last yeat
regards Paul
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Thanks for the response all.
Paul, sure I remember you. I often tell of our meeting when I describe the global reach of the Legal Eagle forum and Airventure. I returned again this year for the 20th anniversary of the LE. There was a good showing of finished aircraft. The Legal Eagle squadron was looking formidable. I got to meet the Boss and other builders. I got a free coffee cup for having a build in progress. (I was willing to buy one, but don't tell Leonard)
It would be great if our paths crossed again. Good luck and best wishes.
Vince