I think I want to stay away from the stainless because it will be completely enclosed in fiberglas.
Stainless needs to be exposed to an oxygen environment in order to for that protective layer (chrome oxide) that prevents further oxidation.
At least that's what I've been told/read.
Thomas,
I agree with Tony, use something that won't rust, nothing looks worse on the exterior of a plane. Maybe consider stainless steel, I use it on everything.
George (down under)
Hey Tony.
Now I'm looking for the tie down hardpoints (either parts or specs) referenced on page 25 of the 'A' kit manual.
I have not found them in the drawings either.
They say thay are Cad plated steel. I can have them made but I would be guessing.
Maybe .125 3" x 3.5" plate would suffice with a threaded steel bushing welded to it and then plated.
I figure the bushing threaded/tapped 1/4" x 28 could be 5/8" material ... maybe. ... or 3/4".
Any Ideas?
Thanks.
T Mann
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