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Tom R. Hutchison
New member Username: Tomhutch
Post Number: 147 Registered: 01-2003
| Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 01:00 pm: | |
Thanks for the update Sonja. Nice picture on your web page. Too bad that isn't an Express behind you Tom |
   
Werner Maag, CH8174 Stadel, Switzerland
New member Username: Wmaag
Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2003
| Posted on Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 01:50 pm: | |
Computer shapes of the EXPRESS: When trying to decide about the layout of the paint scheme, the stylist asks about computer data to make the stencils and layout. Is there anybody that has the beautiful EXPRESS lines as a file in some format? Thanks for any hints and help! Werner Maag |
   
Allyn Roe
Unregistered guest
| Posted on Monday, March 01, 2004 - 03:26 pm: | |
I posted a line drawing of the Express on our server. www.express-aircraft.com/linedrawing.jpg Right click on the picture and "Save Picture As" It is very large. Hope this helps! |
   
Jim Oyler
New member Username: Midniteoyl
Post Number: 77 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 08:18 am: | |
Top and bottom? Jim
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CBROS Unregistered guest
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 09:37 am: | |
Jim: I have threeviews of the CT. The top is pretty much the same as the bottom. If you want them, E-mail me off line.
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Jim Oyler
New member Username: Midniteoyl
Post Number: 78 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 11:40 am: | |
Would if I could see it email'em to midniteoyl@wi.rr.com if you would please |
   
Jim Ward
New member Username: Jehward
Post Number: 14 Registered: 02-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 09:06 am: | |
FYI For anyone considering having a professionally designed paint scheme, check out Scheme Designers web-site: http://www.schemedesigners.com/MonthlySpecial.htm This month's featured aircraft($150 discount off a normal price of $950) is Express. |
   
Jim Ward
New member Username: Jehward
Post Number: 15 Registered: 02-2000
| Posted on Monday, June 21, 2004 - 09:10 am: | |
Windows and Wing Root Fairings: Anyone with the original single-door upper fueslage that has not installed the windows yet should give a call prior to doing so. We've come up with a pretty slick way to put them in from the outside (ala Series 2000) that makes for a very flush window installation. Hard to explain in writing. Also, if anyone needs lower wing fairings for the original wing (wing-to-fuselage intersection), we've made up molds for a one-peice fairing, and can supply them.They are similar to the upper fairings, but were not supplied with the kits. Saves beaucoup time trying to do this any other way. Once again give a call. Copeland Hangar 925-455-1036 (Tues-Sat), or 408-623-7927 (cell). |
   
ali moghaddas
New member Username: Amoghadd
Post Number: 5 Registered: 09-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 02:42 pm: | |
I was watching 'FROM THE GROUND UP' (building an RV-8) on Discovery Wings the other night. EAA’s Joe Schumacher stated that using of Vinyl Ester or Polyester resins to bond Plexiglas would embrittle Plexiglas. Has anybody experienced problems bonding Plexiglas with Vinyl Ester. Any suggestions? Thanks,
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Andy Plunkett
New member Username: Awplunkett
Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 05:29 pm: | |
They've been doing it for years on the Glasair line. I've never heard of the plexi departing or breaking without some outside help, only slight crazing when someone uses the wrong liquid to clean it or cracking when drilling. |
   
Tom R. Hutchison
New member Username: Tomhutch
Post Number: 158 Registered: 01-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 07:06 pm: | |
I suppose Hysol might be a good alternative. That seems to be the adhesive of choice for the Lancair crowd. Express AC bonded in all my side windows with vinyl ester "milled fiber" or as my friend the Glasair builder calls it "goopy poo". I have yet to install the front windshield. Tom |
   
Matthew Byrne
New member Username: Mbyrne
Post Number: 17 Registered: 07-2003
| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 01:31 pm: | |
I have an old CT model. Just about ready to put windows in. Does anyone know if the new windows are the same as the older? Or where could I find the older ones? LP Aero said they have windows, but they do not know which versions it fits. Thanks, Matt |
   
Jim Ward
New member Username: Jehward
Post Number: 21 Registered: 02-2000
| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 01:53 pm: | |
Matt: I believe the rear windows are the same, but the front side windows are different, due to the two doors on the Series 2000 model. I'll ask at our hangar about the front window - it looks the same, but I'm not sure. Also, there is a process of putting the windows into the older CT version, that allows you to put them in from the outside, rather than inside, and keep them flush with the outside. Let me know if you're interested and we can talk off-forum. My contact info is in a posting above. Jim |
   
CBROS Unregistered guest
| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 03:09 pm: | |
Matt: The rear windows are not the same. I believe all iterations after the CT are the same. To the best of my knowledge the windshields are all the same except some variation in thickness. Bill C |
   
Roger Spencer
New member Username: Roger
Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2001
| Posted on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 07:34 pm: | |
I have an Aureiga project but have not purchased windows. I had always assumed that the series 2000 windows were the same but with this discussion, I now have some concern. Does anyone know if the series 2000 windows fit the Aureiga. They are very similar but improvements along the way have created some differences in other areas. Since getting them from the factory is probably impossible at the present time, does anyone know who the supplier was for windows? |
   
Gary H. Wolfelt
New member Username: Wolfelt
Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 - 02:36 am: | |
Roger: LP Areo Plastics was making the windows/wind screen for the most recent revision. Perhaps they can help. They can be reached at 800-957-2376. GHW |
   
Mark Rich
New member Username: Mrich
Post Number: 20 Registered: 01-2003
| Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 08:24 am: | |
How much paint does it take to cover an express? I know there is a lot of variation by technique and type of paint. I'm going to base coat/clear coat and am looking for ballpark estimates - to make sure I have enough once I get started without going totally overboard. |