The Wait is Over

[DesertFox4]

John, there is about 1/4 inch maybe slightly more that will overlap the wing root rib on both sides. Also looks to be about the same amount of overlap over the turtle deck leading edge.

[jrevens]

That sounds just right. I am planning some overlap and was curious... thank you!

[jrevens]

Steve,
Is that the adhesive mounting tape on your rib cap strips, or foam mounting tape without adhesive on the top surface? Same with the sides - how do you plan to "permanently"
mount the windshield? You're giving me good incentive to tackle that now!

[Av8r3400]

I used velcro tape, the soft fuzzy side, from Wal-Mart's aviation department.

I put it on the cap strips and door frames to cushion the plexiglass.

[jiott]

I used the foam mounting tape without adhesive on the top surface. Used it on the top cap strip and the upper door frames. I am cheap and used it since it came with the kit for that purpose.

[DesertFox4]

John, it is a foam tape with a very tenatious adheasive on one side. I had to trim it to match the width of the capstrip. I'm thinking it may be a 3M product. I'll check for sure next weekend.

To attach the windshield to the capstrips I drilled holes for small black bolts with black lock nuts. I haven't drilled the windshield yet though. Hopefully next weekend we'll drill the holes after a little more block sanding and removal of excess plastic where it meets up with the boot cowl. Will try to remember to get photos of the rest of the process.

[Floog]

I used the stuff supplied with the kit, too (black, with one side adhesive). It's over 50 percent GONE now after 950 hrs. It has been sucked away from the upper surface of the windshield and sliding back from the forward edges. It takes a beating from the sun and airstream. The adhesives used on these products stays flexible, so it will eventually start migrating. The good news is I've never seen a drop of water come in around any portion of the windshield!

[DesertFox4]

Fun day. Flight in Desertfox 1 Vixen, not a bump to be found, then to the shop to finish up windshield install. Started on glareshield fitting. Dan B. stopped by the skunk works to visit and check on progress. Windshield fits great and looks great. Thanks Papa and Bill for the expert help.

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[SkySteve]

DF !V,
That's an absolutely beautiful airplane. Nice work.

[DesertFox4]

Thank you Steve.