[simpits-tech] RE: F16 Trainer

[Marv De Beque]

I've used a conventional home cooking oven for smaller parts.

Larger parts might better use IR heat lamps suspended above it.  Hot air
guns work, but it might be tricky to get the temperature controlled so you
don't burn it.

Marv

On 3/17/03 5:26 AM, "Chris Crowley" <ccrowley@mccrowley.com> wrote:

> Kydex was recommended to me for use on the outside of my pit. Has anyone
> actually used it? What did you use to  "melt" the Kydex into shape? Price
> looks pretty reasonable.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris Crowley
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Marv De Beque
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:34 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] RE: F16 Trainer
> 
> Aluminum would be my first pick, but kydex is a heat moldable plastic that
> is easy to work with and can be readily done at home.  Easy to cut and easy
> to form.  Comes in gray, too.
> 
> You can buy it 1/8" thick.  I think the plastic internal panels on the
> cockpit might be kydex.
> 
> 
> On 3/16/03 3:27 PM, "Jim K." <JimK@sisna.com> wrote:
> 
>> Steve,
>> I'm not exactly sure what to do about the skin.  It definitely needs some
>> though.
>> Jim
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>>>>>> Message: 2
>> From: Jrod1052@aol.com
>> Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 09:37:16 EST
>> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] New file uploaded to Simpits by Jim K..
>> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>> Hi Jim!
>> Nice frame to work with. It's a lot easier to work on when you can get to
>> everything from the outside. I can also see at least another 1,000 lbs
> being
>> added to your frame once you start dressing her out with instruments,
> control
>> panels, skin and canopy. You have lots of great storage for equipment too
>> under the frame. Are you going to skin it with aluminum panels?
>> It will be worth it in the end though, so just stay at it
>> Steve
>> f-4phantom.com>>>>>>>>>>>.
>> 
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