How to Fibreglass a RC Plane Cowl | VMAR Pilatus PC9 Roulette

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Hi All, I hope you hd a great week, as you will see in this video, my week went a little oh dear. As many people say, Measure twice, Cut once. I should have thought about this before cutting into the fiberglass cowl of the plane,
In this video we will try to fix the cowl by using fiberglass and resin to remake the side wall, if this works then we could fiberglass a whole foam plane! Maybe we will in another video.
Stay safe and keep safe, but most of all..Have fun.....
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*VMAR Pilatus PC9 Roulette Information*
Span: 57-3/4 in (1497 mm)
Area: 540 sq in Airfoil: Symmetrical Length: 47-50 in. (1194-1270mm)
Flying Weight (Dry): 5-1/2-6 lbs (2500-2730g)
Engine: .46-.61 cu in. (6.5-10cc).
JBA Recommended. For High Performance use JBA-61 Radio: 4ch with 4 servos
Main Gear: Wire Retracts:
Cowl: Fibreglass
Material : Balsa Wood Manufacture : Vmar
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[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

The music and that applicator brush put me in the mind of a Japanese tea making ceremony. You have learned much, Glassmaster Chris...

[@DadsRCHangar]

Hope you joined me in the Zen moment Gina, always nice to have calm in a moment of panic. You and Hubster have a great weekend. 👍🏻

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

@@DadsRCHangar Caught up after the event, chap! Hoping you and yours have a fab and groovy weekend, too!

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@purcellrcaviationchannel Thank you Gina, have fun. 🫡

[@b.w.oostdam8875]

Besides from using PVA in stead of vaseline, your method of using balsa is the best I have seen so far. I will adopt this method for restoring my cowl. Thank you !!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thank you B.W. I will have to try the PVA. I found that you need to score the inside of the cow more to make a better connection. Buts it’s good. Have a great week ahead. 🫡

[@jcb6713]

worked out well...looks good ! ...

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks JCB, if i had spent more time, then the cowl would be perfect, but I am still happy. You have a great weekend 👍🏻

[@bobbarlow1]

Well done Chris nice repair very helpful 😎

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks buddy, surprised my self, would rather be flying. Have a great weekend🫡

[@dudders7168]

Good work Christophe. Modelling often about rectification and that can be just as satisfying when you overcome the problem👍🏻

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks Dudders, yup I was so happy it worked, if i had spent more time, the cowl would be perfect. But I still happy. Have a great weekend my friend 👍🏻

[@RC-Flight]

Love the Petroleum jelly idea 💡!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Yup stops it sticking for sure, first time I have done this. I want to make a mould of a new Cowl, that way if you have a old plane, you will have a back up mould. Have a great weekend l, hope you stick around 👍🏻

[@RC-Flight]

@@DadsRCHangar sure will, I just subscribed!

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@RC-Flight thank you, I really appreciate it. You have a great day 🫡

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Great job Chris! Few tips for you, when you are fiberglass in a big area like that or any area where you want it smooth outside for less filler. Get yourself some three-quarter ounce cloth which is very fine. You will leave that as your first layer and then come back with a heavier cloth and cross grain it. Three layers is more than enough including the three-quarter ounce finishing layer witch you do first. Of course lay some resin in between each layer of cloth. You’re outside will be beautifully smooth with no holes and will give you less filler needed to be added. Also use a glazing putty for your final coat before painting. It is super fine and would allow you to fill all your pinholes.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks buddy for that info, will get some glazing putty. I just happy it worked. Always fun to fix a mistake. I have seen you do a-lot of fixes, so really nice of you to give some advice. Have a great weekend buddy 👍🏻

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Great job Chris, if you lightly spray the filler with Matt black and flat it back anything still black needs filler 👍

[@DadsRCHangar]

Good tip Cliff, I still on cloud 9 that I made this work. Now I know how to do, I can take my time for anything else. For instance, I should have drawn the other side of the cowl edge on some balsa wood, then I could use that pattern to scrape the filler of the other side. Plus I should have glued a straight edge on the Balsa after the curve. Lesson learnt 😎. I might even fibreglass a foam plane as another project. Have a great weekend Cliff. 🫡

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@@DadsRCHangar Something else I've done in the past (as it's a discontinued model?) is to push the cowl into a small bucket of paster of Paris, just up to the rim (after taping up any holes and removing the exhaust stacks), that way you have a mould to lay up with fibreglass should you smash the original beyond repair. Ulternately you could make one up out of balsa ... that's how they were always made, cheers.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Interesting Cliff, I was thinking doing something like this, it’s maybe a good idea with this model. Mind you, who knows what she will look like after a few flights 😎

[@JustEnoughRC]

The music helps capture your samurai like glass cutting skills 😎👍 looking good Chris have a great weekend✌️

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks Jude, you have a great weekend as well 😎

[@stevearmett1565]

Nice job Chris 👌 hope to see you at Weston next weekend buddy.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Hi Steve, you will have to text me on face book messenger so we can meet up. Have a great weekend 🫡🇬🇧

[@stevearmett1565]

@@DadsRCHangar just found you will do Chris 👍

[@dutchloveRC]

nicely done friend!!!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thank you Dutchlove, was fun. You have a great weekend my friend 👍🏻

[@gazza4230]

The last time I used fibre glass was in the 80’s I rebuilt my rusty wings on my Datsun sss lol I still have loads in my shed lol grand job Chris, salute 🫡 Gaza 🇬🇧

[@DadsRCHangar]

I found it satisfying Gazza, always nice to fix something that broke 😎. Hope you have a great weekend buddy 🇬🇧🫡

[@gazza4230]

@@DadsRCHangar thanks Chris I’m gonna try get out in morning and have a fly if it’s not too blowy , I need to embrace the wind and not be scared of it I know it can help with flying but it’s knowing that when it can be good and not when you’re plane disappears lol I’ve lost couple little ones and it’s put me off a bit my foam spitfire has been out ages and it’s 1.2 m so should be ok in ten miles a hour wind but not brave enough yet to launch it but waiting for calm days is taking forever lol

[@DadsRCHangar]

This is why you need IC Engine. I know this sounds crazy, but I fly better in wind. I am not sure how I will be going to back Foamy 😎

[@johnretired3383]

You did a good job on the cowl Chris, a little tip from me, when I cut big lumps of cowls off to fit I.C. Motors, I always keep the bit I cut out, then if I change motors etc I just glass it back in from the inside then use a bit of car body filler (isopon p38 to fill any marks on the joint, a quick and easy fix👍

[@DadsRCHangar]

Lesson learned John, thank you for the tip, I think I have to master measuring the engine before I cut anything. It did not help that the thrust line for the engine made the OS mount go in a different place from what the manual said. Some tinkering about for the engine to sit in the correct place, you will see after Western Park. Have a lovely weekend John and thank you for popping by. 👍🏻

[@IansRCExploits]

Nice repair that Chris looked good and strong!! Once painted no one will ever know it was done, and that's the mark of a well executed repair!! Top job 😀👍

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks Ian, yup she not a show plane so the odd imperfection will just be down as unexpected build quality’s 😎. I just happy i so not have a random hole on the cowl. Hope the winds are fair for you and Cheryl to have some fun in the air. 👍🏻

[@IansRCExploits]

Thanks Chris, looks OK Sunday for us!! Going to try to fly another couple of planes I haven't flown for a few years Lol 😀👍

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@IansRCExploits Look forward to seeing 👍🏻

[@tunnyrc1826]

Great bit of fibreglass chris it looks just like new I used a lot of it when do cars so good job m8 hope you have a good weekend and hope to see you at weston Park

[@DadsRCHangar]

Hi Tunny, not sure why but you tube had your message held for review 😂. My first time with fibreglass, so I am happy, kind of satisfying to do. Hope you had a great weekend and I will see you next weekend👍🏻

[@Caroline_Tyler]

ITFF!!! I think I would have covered the inside of the balsa with packing tape which the resin would not adhere to. ZEN and the art of fibreglassing!

[@DadsRCHangar]

I only used the Balsa to keep the curve, I tried tape hit it was just straight, will have to try it with tape 😎. Glad you enjoyed the ZEN moments. Have a great weekend Caroline 😄

[@DadsRCHangar]

Just seen a trip as well 😂. Thank you Caroline.

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

That came out Great Chris, what could go wrong when you're using Fiberglass, Petroleum Jelly, rubber gloves and a mask. Fun times, Jeff in LA USA

[@DadsRCHangar]

Certainly a cocktail for disaster 😂. I just happy I don’t have the hole that I had. Have a great weekend Jeff 👍🏻

[@ChunkyC_RC]

Great video pops!! I always thought fiberglass was waaaay more involved than that. Maybe I'm used to actual aircraft fiberglass and composites. Anywho, great vid my boi!!!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks Chris, yea it’s good fun. I am doing it again as I need make it life a curve than flat, but it’s cool you can fool around with fibreglass 👍🏻

[@furball5553]

brilliant

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks Fur Ball and Happy Birthday 🎉

[@Emily_xx5]

Awesome

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thanks you Emily.

[@DavidOwensuk]

Loved this one:-)

[@DadsRCHangar]

Thank you David, I learn something new every day in the Hangar 👍🏻