[simpits-tech] F-15 Skin

[Jim]

Gene,
Yes I will use 1/8" 6061 for all the exterior skin repair to my F16
fuselage.  What I was wondering is if you know what the original skin of an
F15 or F16 is?
Its an aluminum alloy, but I'm not sure which one.

Also, do you need any F15 parts of any kind?
Jim







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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:43:39 -0800 (PST)
From: Gene Buckle <geneb at deltasoft.com>
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-15 Skin
On Mon, 8 Mar 2010, Jim wrote:
> Gene,
> This question is probably something you can answer.  I have an F-16
fuselage
> that like your 15 is in my garage and in need of restoration.
> Mine needs some serious body work.  Do you happen to know the aluminum
alloy
> that a 15 is made of?   It's probably the same as a 16.
> I figure before I start working on the fuselage I should know what alloy
it
> is made out of.
I would recommend something easy to work with like 6061-T6.  How thick is 
the skin you are planning on replacing?
g.