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Huckeneer · 04-10-2007, 10:23 PM

I need a cowl for my Aeroworks 33% Edge 540t. I reached Aeroworks and they dont have them. Does anyone have one new or used that they do not need and could sell to me?

Jamie

yakwrecker · 04-10-2007, 10:33 PM

hey huck
theres a place that does custom fiberglass work except i cant think of the name but i know its in the AMA mag, they specialize in cowls and wheel pants.

Bunky F. Knuckle · 04-10-2007, 11:13 PM

FiberGlass Specialties. They should be in Toledo.......... try them.........

Huckeneer · 04-18-2007, 07:08 AM

I tried Toledo no one had them. Anyone have one used or new that they are not using?

Carroll · 04-18-2007, 09:14 AM

If this is the old 33% 540T/36% 540, the new 35% 540T may be the same size cowl. I have the old 33% 540T and the dimensions on the airframe are about the same as the new 35% "T" version. This may be worth looking into if you can't find one.
Carroll

Huckeneer · 04-18-2007, 03:03 PM

Ya If I can rind either one it would be great. I can always mod the 35% size if it does not fit.

jak · 05-02-2007, 05:30 PM

I have made a few myself and it's not that hard. If you want super finnish this might not bee it. But if you put a little effort in and are a bit handy the result is quite satisfying.
You take a big pice of styrofoam (or several thinner glued together with PU glue) and give it a profile shape. From the side and from the top. The rest you shape with a sharp knife and finally sand it to the finnish. Once you got the exact and correct shape you want wrap it with plastic film. Then you are ready for 2-3 layers of fiberglass with epoxi. The plastic film makes it easy to get the plug out.
I really hope you find it somewhere but otherwise this could be a rescue for your model.

Kent

PS. I have a tread here were you can find a model i scratch buildt with the cowl made just like this.
Good luck

sjmorgan · 05-02-2007, 08:46 PM

tyhr 33% and the 36% are the same cowl. I have a used one in good shape if you still need one

04-10-2007, 10:23 PM	#1
Huckeneer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, TX, Midland Age: 21 Posts: 1,505	I NEED A COWL I need a cowl for my Aeroworks 33% Edge 540t. I reached Aeroworks and they dont have them. Does anyone have one new or used that they do not need and could sell to me? Jamie __________________ Team Performance Aircraft Unlimited Desert Aircraft / Team Hacker Brushless Motors 4titude RC Fuel Tanks / Vess Aero Higher Plane Productions *Jamie Hicks*

04-10-2007, 10:33 PM	#2
yakwrecker Its the 4th bell BIOTCH!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cortland ohio Posts: 558	Re: I NEED A COWL hey huck theres a place that does custom fiberglass work except i cant think of the name but i know its in the AMA mag, they specialize in cowls and wheel pants. __________________ Jon Soda www.specializedaircraftco.com "You know your a redneck if you live in a rural area and behave as such"

04-10-2007, 11:13 PM	#3
Bunky F. Knuckle I'm done!!! Your loss! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TFC Posts: 3,325	Re: I NEED A COWL FiberGlass Specialties. They should be in Toledo.......... try them......... __________________ Insert witty comment here

04-18-2007, 07:08 AM	#4
Huckeneer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, TX, Midland Age: 21 Posts: 1,505	Re: I NEED A COWL I tried Toledo no one had them. Anyone have one used or new that they are not using? __________________ Team Performance Aircraft Unlimited Desert Aircraft / Team Hacker Brushless Motors 4titude RC Fuel Tanks / Vess Aero Higher Plane Productions *Jamie Hicks*

04-18-2007, 09:14 AM	#5
Carroll Flyin' Around Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Age: 59 Posts: 4	Re: I NEED A COWL If this is the old 33% 540T/36% 540, the new 35% 540T may be the same size cowl. I have the old 33% 540T and the dimensions on the airframe are about the same as the new 35% "T" version. This may be worth looking into if you can't find one. Carroll

04-18-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
Huckeneer Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, TX, Midland Age: 21 Posts: 1,505	Re: I NEED A COWL Ya If I can rind either one it would be great. I can always mod the 35% size if it does not fit. __________________ Team Performance Aircraft Unlimited Desert Aircraft / Team Hacker Brushless Motors 4titude RC Fuel Tanks / Vess Aero Higher Plane Productions *Jamie Hicks*

05-02-2007, 05:30 PM	#7
jak Flyin' Around Join Date: May 2006 Location: sweden Age: 43 Posts: 8	Re: I NEED A COWL I have made a few myself and it's not that hard. If you want super finnish this might not bee it. But if you put a little effort in and are a bit handy the result is quite satisfying. You take a big pice of styrofoam (or several thinner glued together with PU glue) and give it a profile shape. From the side and from the top. The rest you shape with a sharp knife and finally sand it to the finnish. Once you got the exact and correct shape you want wrap it with plastic film. Then you are ready for 2-3 layers of fiberglass with epoxi. The plastic film makes it easy to get the plug out. I really hope you find it somewhere but otherwise this could be a rescue for your model. Kent PS. I have a tread here were you can find a model i scratch buildt with the cowl made just like this. Good luck

05-02-2007, 08:46 PM	#8
sjmorgan papermaker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: McGehee Arkansas Age: 49 Posts: 216 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: I NEED A COWL tyhr 33% and the 36% are the same cowl. I have a used one in good shape if you still need one

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