Rudder Trailing Edge Done !

MachineMan · Post by **MachineMan** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:35 pm

Pro-sealed and clecoed my rudder trailing edge this afternoon !
Straight as an arrow!
thanks to Capt John for the introduction to pro-seal !

Rich M
HS, VS comp. Finishing Rudder
QB Fuse and wings due in Feb.

Bill H · Post by **Bill H** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:57 pm

You might regret that. Wait till you have to Pro seal the tanks. You will be sick of the sticky stuff. But! Even my self find pro seal the most common sealer or bonder or any other use i can think of using it for.

Bill H
RV-6 Finish

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JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:02 pm

Rich, that is looking really nice. Pro seal isn't so bad to work with if you just remember to keep things clean. I used lots of little 2x2 pieces of old t-shirt soaked in acetone to keep my tools and hands clean while doing the tanks.

Now, get CJ to show you how to best rivet that trailing edge to keep it straight!

allbee · Post by **allbee** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:55 pm

Proseal isn't bad, I treat it just like silicon. I use bare hands, I get it on my hands, I don't clean the cleko's(but I only use enough to do one rib at a time), to clean up I use mineral spirits for my hands and MEK for the project. Here is a tip for you, have a cup of water and dip your fingers in it and then use your finger to spread the proseal into place, I think it works best after it's set up. Even a couple days later, then it's like playing with silly putty. I know I'm nuts, but I work with black silicon all day long doing auto transmissions.

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:39 am

I don't think Rich will have to work with the ProSeal that much....
The tag line says he's going quick build wings and fuse..

Looking good on the Rudder Rich, keep at it.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:17 pm

Rich, I was thinking that when we install the rivets we should alternate them. Install every other one one way and the others... the other way!

CJ

Thermos · Post by **Thermos** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:15 am

Hey Rich, the rudder looks great.

And thanks for the machined blocks! Let me know how much I owe you.

The next time Captain John comes up for a tank rib riveting session, you'll have to join us. You'll get a whole new appreciation for proseal!

Dave

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 2:07 am

hey that looks nice, have you riveted it yet?

LooseNut · Post by **LooseNut** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:53 am

I love the smell of pro-seal in the morning ...

MachineMan · Post by **MachineMan** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:29 pm

Haven't riveted yet, been prepping evevator parts for now...

Proseal seems like the do-it all 200 mph sealer/adhesive
GREAT STUFF !

CJ: are u picking up your finish kit tomorrow?
Thermos: No problemo, just hope they fit.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:38 pm

YUP!

Bill H. is meeting me at the Rte. 44 rotary (A new England thing for all you square staters!) and will stop by after I accept the crate!

I will bring the plans and Vee Blocks for ya!

Need anything else? A stack of twenties?

See you around 4:30 or so!

CJ