Gap Seals

[kitfox2009]

I think I finally figured out how to post pics to my album. Today I took a couple of pics of my "gap seals" made from 3/4" plumbing pipe insulating foam. The pics are in my album.

[wadeg]

Looks like a good seal on the horz stab. How is it behaving now?

I really like my gap seal back there. The down side I have found is it's pretty sensitive at cruise.

Regarding the vortex generators, have you noticed any decrease in cruise speed?

[HighWing]

Clever idea. I had gap seals in my first Model IV and will in my present project, but your design takes the prize in simplicity.

[catz631]

Here are my gap seals. They have been on the aircraft for more than a year now I think and still look great !! They are made from a figure 8 shaped piece of sponge rubber with the top of the8's cut out. They just slide in and fit perfectly. Originally I bought one length of the rubber at the flea market and didn't know what to do with it till I got home from my vacation. I wish I had bought all the vendor had as when I saw him again ,he didn't have any more nor did he know what they were for or where to get them. Well about a month ago I went back to the flea market and the "rubber man" had about 5 lengths so I bought them all.
I am not going to all of them but wanted some spare rubber in case this stuff ever wears out. I would be willing to part with a few lengths if anyone is interested. Each length(about 5 feet or so) should be enough to do one elevator/stab. It only comes in blue but should be paintable I think.

[catz631]

I don't have to deal with tape anymore with these seals. previously I had gone thru 3 rolls of different types of "gap seal" tapes in an attempt to get something to stick for a few months. It is a mess getting that adhesive off !

[Dorsal]

Would love to try a length if you are willing to part with it