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Ok I picked these molds up on the way to Oshkosh. They were suppose to be Fairchild 24 shape but are more like what is found on Stearmans and Wacos. Also like what Steve Culp used on his Culp Specials. I decided I really like the larger size. Very retro looking. My problem is the molds, as nice are they are were made with no flange around the perimeter. I don't have much experience with mold making but know that's the best way to keep the mold from "pulling in" or shrinking. Anyway there's a term for it I can't recall my question for you more experienced mold men would be are these molds fixable? What about if I use 4 layers of 7781 fiberglass, do you think I could pull the pieces into shape by using a piece of aluminum clecko'd around the perimeter and cut out the tire area...and glass the inside seam. Then after the inside seam is dry, remove the clecos (I'd dip them in Johnson paste wax, works very well. I've done a lot fiberglassing using that, light coat...wipe excess off so it doesn't contaminate the bond) and apply some filler to make the outside seam area the correct shape. Then lay a piece of fiberglass over the filler and seam so it won't crack. OR should I trash these molds and just buy the ones Wag Aero sells for $335 each ?
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Any idea who "C Bennett" was? He might of had a Fairchild 24. I got these in Minnesota.
Any idea who "C Bennett" was? He might of had a Fairchild 24. I got these in Minnesota.