Fuselage recover

[waltermrich]

I probably will be recovering my BC12D fuselage this next year as the tubing rust need to be addressed , Im planning on using the Poly fiber sheets that are 72 inches wide has anyone have any good advice as to where to put the seams .

[Ragwing nut]

glue to the longerons. don't use a sock

[N96337]

Read the manual...it spells it all out.

[Robert Lees]

https://www.taylorcraft.org.uk/Brey_rebuild-Fuselage-fabric.htm#Exterior%20fabric

[waltermrich]

That is great, Thank you Rob !

[Jim Herpst]

glue to the longerons. don't use a sock

Yes I have heard and seen the same thing in results. I have though in the last few years heard the Preferred Airparts in Ohio has some good socks..They have Mennonite women doing the sewing to a tighter tolerance...That said I just in the past 6 months used the blanket method LOL

[N96337]

If you use the blanket method, you'll wind up having to sew the seam at the tail transition with any of the systems except Stewart. Years ago, I had a couple envelopes made for Polyfiber system without the bottom in them. That worked out pretty well.
John

[Ragwing nut]

If you use the blanket method, you'll wind up having to sew the seam at the tail transition with any of the systems except Stewart. Years ago, I had a couple envelopes made for Polyfiber system without the bottom in them. That worked out pretty well.
John

Airtech allows glue seams

[N96337]

Airtech allows glue seams

Legal over an open span?

[Ragwing nut]

Legal over an open span?

yes, 4" overlap. Others used to but removed it.