Oratex finishing tapes on compound curves

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I believe I know exactly what your talking about. The radius of the edge at the tips is a larger radius than the leading edge. I cant't post a pic currently but I will say that I kept the tape on center such that the result is the tape edge falling just shy of wrapping over the edge of that tip rib. So, you might say I have only one layer of fabric lying over that tip rib. I considered using a piece of tape trimmed so that extending from the trailing edge and at an angle, the edge of the tape would go center line. I would then trim the other edge to meet at the middle. Then as I came around with the centerline tape I would stretch it at an angle to capture the reverse side tip rib. My current tape is going to have to do, as I decided that if the fabric shows wear at that point I will just lay tapes on top and bottom. Being Oratex and already "painted" there will not be a problem applying the "patch" over the stress point.
Eddie

[Cherrybark]

I had 2" and 4" tapes. Didn't think the 2" gave enough overlap, and was worried about getting the wrinkles out of the 4" while rounding the curves. After a lot of back and forth, I measured lengths of 4" and cut it down to 3" width. The picture shows the coverage you will get. It also shows a few bumps that might benefit from a visit with the hot iron.

One of the advantages of using factory finishing tape, rather than cutting and pre-gluing strips of fabric, is the thin edges are coated with color. When you cut fabric or finishing tape there will be a white line along the cut edge. A red Sharpie nicely matches Fokker Red.

[Cherrybark]

I did use 4" tape along the trailing edge.

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Thinking Carl meant to say Trailing edge.
Eddie
Crap, I read leading edge. That was right.

[Cherrybark]

Now I'm confused. I used 4" tape on the trailing edge and the cut down 3" on the leading.

[Cherrybark]

And the problem with Oratex, you can't blame the fumes!

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sorry Carl. You had it right.

[JMH]

This helps tremendously, especially the pictures. I like the way you did yours, Carl. I want to wrap all the way around and cover the seam. I will try a 3" tape. I appreciate all contributions.

John