Hello! I need some advice. You see, we lifted up my comfy chair so it could be vacuumed under it. I then heard that awful sound of wood cracking. My Mega Der Red Max clone was behind it. One of the fins cracked. I “cleaned” it up and it was cracked all the way through. Me bad - It was behind the chair as it was by the front door as I was going to take it out on the deck soon for another coat of paint. Anyway, I really want to avoid “digging” out the plywood fin root if possible. I am wondering if I can glue the fin back on with epoxy or another glue. Then I would use fiberglass tape or fiberglass cloth on each side of the fin and body tube. Is this a sound approach? One thing though, I have not worked with fiberglass in over 50 years when I helped my dad repair a kayak, so my knowledge is limited. If this is a good way to repair it, what type of fiberglass tape or cloth would I use? I have some 15 minute epoxy. Could I use that to coat the tape or cloth? Where could I buy a small amount of the tape or cloth, enough to do the fix?
As for me, I launched my first rockets back in 1967 or so. The space program has been a major factor in how I see the world. Waiting for the mail from Centuri or Estes was always exciting. There were no tracking numbers. Engines would arrive by 3 in mailing tubes that you could make a rocket from with a little imagination. I have been in and out of this hobby over the years. In the late 80’s and 90’s I was back doing rockets with my boys and with the Scouts. In 2000 everything came to a halt as my wife battled Hodgkins. She won! Her “21st” Birthday is Aug 10th. It has been 21 years since her Stem Cell transplant. I was back at in 2008 or so. Then my eye disease developed. Retinal detachments, glaucoma, a valve implant and a cornea transplant. So-so sight in my left eye and no sight in my right. I developed osteoporosis from years of prednisone. 3 years ago I fell a lodge and some lumbar vertebrae fractured. I had some surgeries. I get around with a walker. I’d love to put a gas engine on it, but I can dream. I started building, although slowly, 2 years or so ago. I am especially fond of scale models. LJ II and the IB’s. I have a trove of unbuilt kits that I really need to create a spreadsheet of.
I joined this forum years ago. I do get the daily email. I see that many of you are extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and helpful. I thank you in advance for any help that any of you may offer. - Steve
As for me, I launched my first rockets back in 1967 or so. The space program has been a major factor in how I see the world. Waiting for the mail from Centuri or Estes was always exciting. There were no tracking numbers. Engines would arrive by 3 in mailing tubes that you could make a rocket from with a little imagination. I have been in and out of this hobby over the years. In the late 80’s and 90’s I was back doing rockets with my boys and with the Scouts. In 2000 everything came to a halt as my wife battled Hodgkins. She won! Her “21st” Birthday is Aug 10th. It has been 21 years since her Stem Cell transplant. I was back at in 2008 or so. Then my eye disease developed. Retinal detachments, glaucoma, a valve implant and a cornea transplant. So-so sight in my left eye and no sight in my right. I developed osteoporosis from years of prednisone. 3 years ago I fell a lodge and some lumbar vertebrae fractured. I had some surgeries. I get around with a walker. I’d love to put a gas engine on it, but I can dream. I started building, although slowly, 2 years or so ago. I am especially fond of scale models. LJ II and the IB’s. I have a trove of unbuilt kits that I really need to create a spreadsheet of.
I joined this forum years ago. I do get the daily email. I see that many of you are extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and helpful. I thank you in advance for any help that any of you may offer. - Steve
