Title: Step #30 - 34 - Install Strakes
Yeah! The Strakes are bonded to the fuselage! I am still figuring out what I can and cannot do with fiberglass / bonding and I learned this week that you need to allow ample time for the bonds to set up completely for certain steps. I was a little impatient after I bonded the ribs in the strake to double-check the fit again and mounted them to the fuselage before they were completely done curing. I broke the bond on Rib D when I pulled the strake a little too wide when adjusting the fit. Opps...lesson learned. I rebonded the rib and let it cure 24 hours! I'm happy with how everything came out. I have a nice tight fit between the HS and the Strake with the anti-chafe material installed. The -1.4 degree incedent angle from the waterline was maintained and the bond appears to be very solid with the fuselage. Next week I'll finish up the body work around the strake and fuselage but overall, the installation is done!


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