S1A-pocalypse

[BDA]

Great work, Chuck! Working on two, and especially different models, must be a real challenge that will only get more challenging as you get into their differences! Keep us posted!

[Sandyman]

Chuck, the doors are still off my type 54.would you like me to take pictures and measurements of the bobbin locations?

[Chuck Nukem]

Thanks Sandyman. It would help to have a good visual on the bobbin orientation in the door.

[Sandyman]

No problem Chuck, will do tonight. Which door? Top and or bottom?

[Chuck Nukem]

Drivers door, bottom bobbin. Thank you!

[Sandyman]

Chuck, here are the pictures you wanted. Plus a bonus for your shop.
Sandy

[Chuck Nukem]

Nice! Thanks Sandyman! AvE is funny...and useful too it turns out!

[Chuck Nukem]

I have been watching some videos by an aircraft guy named Mike Patey. He introduced me to a product called "micro" which are micro glass spheres which you mix with resin to make a light weight filler. I used them for the first time today to fill the gap between my firewall and the body so that I am glassing to a solid on both sides. They work really well and are VERY light weight! Check out his videos if you haven't before he uploads some great content on hot roding airplanes!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvdee86uThqIrloZjWwNVg

I got the bobbin secured tonight. Should be on track to flip the car this weekend.

Thanks for the help guys!

[Chuck Nukem]

Self quarantine they say... work from home they say... Don't mind if I do!

[lotusfanatic]

I have been watching some videos by an aircraft guy named Mike Patey. He introduced me to a product called "micro" which are micro glass spheres which you mix with resin to make a light weight filler. I used them for the first time today to fill the gap between my firewall and the body so that I am glassing to a solid on both sides. They work really well and are VERY light weight! Check out his videos if you haven't before he uploads some great content on hot roding airplanes!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvdee86uThqIrloZjWwNVg

I got the bobbin secured tonight. Should be on track to flip the car this weekend.

Thanks for the help guys!

Hello Chuck,

Microspheres (miniscule, hollow, glass beads) are used extensively in the aviation business, they are mixed with resins to secure threaded inserts, bobbins or similar mounting points into composite or honeycomb aircraft panels. In their raw state they resemble bread flour and it's highly advisable to wear a suitable respirator when handling them as they easily become airborne when disturbed (such as when mixing)
We use local exhaust ventilation to remove and filtrate the dust away...

That aside, great stuff, very strong and very light!

Mark 

[Chuck Nukem]

Update for the week!

I have just about managed to get all the red paint off my latest S1A. I am on my least favorite part of sanding the boot and bonnet channels, door hinge cavities, and other tight spaces! I am converting the doors to S1 spec because the original windows were missing and the slots to store the pop out windows had been mangled previously.

I have repaired about 95% of all the stress cracks. The last major hurdle is reconstructing the rear section of the car. It was damaged previously and the repair left something to be desired... Luckily my green S1A is mostly there in that regard, so I have fixed the cracks in its rear in order to take a mold of it to create a reproduction tail panel. I have also been sanding the boot and bonnet from the green S1A to prepare them as plugs for molding since my red car did not come with either.

Priming might happen next week! There are a few frame repairs to tackle as the front section of my frame is missing some sheet metal from a previous repair.

[BDA]

Boy Chuck, you certainly have been busy! I hope that after you've finished all this body work that the itching will stop soon!

[Chuck Nukem]

I can feel it between my fingers when I type! The deep itch that never leaves!!

[Certified Lotus]

It goes away after a month. Ask me how I know .........

[Bodzer]

Sandy, I see that you’re an aficionado of uncle bumble! Nice.