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I decided to make my instrument panel from carbon fiber, primarily to avoid riveting angle to the profile of the aluminum version. I like the Super Cub style panels that have a formed flange for which to attach the glare shield and boot cowl. The best way to do this was to do it with carbon fiber because it can be molded. | I decided to make my instrument panel from carbon fiber, primarily to avoid riveting angle to the profile of the aluminum version. I like the Super Cub style panels that have a formed flange for which to attach the glare shield and boot cowl. The best way to do this was to do it with carbon fiber because it can be molded. | ||
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[[File:Bh-panel.jpg|1024px|frameless|My bearhawk panel]] | |||
Revision as of 22:37, 23 August 2018
Instrument panel
I decided to make my instrument panel from carbon fiber, primarily to avoid riveting angle to the profile of the aluminum version. I like the Super Cub style panels that have a formed flange for which to attach the glare shield and boot cowl. The best way to do this was to do it with carbon fiber because it can be molded.
I build my mold from 3/4" MDF and used 2 layers. The top has the cutout shape of the panel. I used Bondo to form a fillet around the perimeter, and sanded it smooth, then primed and wet sanded. The next step is a glossy top coat to get the best carbon layup finish.
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Panel layout
