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Fiberglass and Resin Tips — Sealing & Wing Reinforcement

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One of the expressions often heard about building a glow powered airplane is that you have to "Fuel Proof" the engine compartment and firewall. This is done to prevent the wood from absorbing fuel and exhaust residue (oil) as the airplane is being used. It really is a simple process and requires some epoxy glue or finishing resin an acid brush to apply the resin and some Great Planes Plans Protector film... (More on this...

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