How ironic that you guys made a video on how to repair the scout after your #1 spokesman broke his in the icarus race (tucker gott) ;) good stuff guys!!
@johanhemberg3620
7 жыл бұрын
If only all paramotor manufacturers where this customer friendly.
@lesstraveledpath
7 жыл бұрын
I was TOTALLY thinking about this after Tucker broke some spars. This looks like a simple repair in most cases. I am familiar with fiberglass work. The epoxy I use is vulnerable to UV light. So, I need to prime and paint over the epoxy. Is there any issues with UV exposure for this epoxy?
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Stanley Graves Tucker's unit is a new model that is even easier to repair than the old one on the video.
@FGuilt
7 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: from a guy that uses rubber/nitrile gloves daily for work. use alcohol rub on your hands, wave your hands back and forth until completely dry, then the gloves should slide pretty easily.
@steviegenoski9977
6 жыл бұрын
Tucker Gott is already legend in the comments!!! lol Great video. I've worked with fiberglass and carbon fiber. Most people don't realize how easy small fiber repairs are to do.
@briansmobile1
7 жыл бұрын
10:40 Push the resin inside. 10:47 some magic trims and smooths the work. And voila! It's fixed.
@scottreuse1487
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miro. That is great info to know we can make repairs if needed. 👍
@mikebrady2073
7 жыл бұрын
What do you use to clean the surfaces of the broken parts to remove oils and dirt? Denatured Alcohol, Lacquer Thinner, Acetone, or what?
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Mike Brady alcohol is good enough. For some reason we forgot this part when editing. But using sand paper does a good job as well as it removes the top layer with any grease included
@iantherealg
5 жыл бұрын
That's a very good repair. Thank you for sharing. For broken spars near their connection onto the frame, I find (based on the 8 I have broken) they break with clean shear fibers around the aluminum pipe/ring. I use painters tape about 1" out from the break to prevent unnecessary cleanup. Then I use acetone to clean the break area. Next, I use 3M DP 420 Black around the break, liberally, even getting it inside of the aluminum rod if needed. Then I wipe up the excess with a paper towel. Next I use a large roll of stretch wrap to wrap the part really tight, many times (5-10). Lastly if the break needs a bit more compression to hold while curing I will use heavy duty packing tape wrapping it very taught around the repair. This has a couple advantages, as well as disadvantages. It matches the fibers up nearly perfect-- looks new. There is very little need to clean it up afterwards. The downside is it will not be as strong as adding multiple layers of fiber around the outside. I really wish I could match the matte finish on the NXT Scout. I'm using west system 207 special clear and a wet layup for larger breaks that aren't clean breaks. It looks like the matte finish is from a prepreg mold and curing. Do you think wet sanding at 2000 grit but no further will yield a similar matte finish? Mine always comes out crystal clear and does not match. I matched the weight and fiber size and cut my fiber off of a much larger roll (50" width).
@jrod4538
2 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍👍🤙
@MarkLoves2Fly
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Now I have less fear about purchasing the Carbon cage.
@DyingWizardOdo
7 жыл бұрын
This was also my thought ... especially as a beginner I instantly ignored carbon because of the high risk of damaging it.
@DAS-Videos
6 жыл бұрын
People would still want to buy a new spar and when it arrives keep the repaired one as a back up. Which begs the question, how much is a spar? Maybe $200 bucks?
@fredpinczuk7352
6 жыл бұрын
Should recommend the end users to wear a proper mask. Carbon fiber dust isn't your friend. Also, you could offer an STL file of the inside plug assembly. If someone had access to a 3D printer, instead of using the modeling clay (Plasticine). Or even better, offer one in the kit printed with HIP or PVA (polyvinyl Alcohol). Insert the part, epoxy the carbon and then simply use a water bowl to dissolve the plug. Cheers
@ninacossetto2283
Жыл бұрын
Top job👌👏🏆
@ChasingCornfields
7 жыл бұрын
We call it Playdough, at least in the U.S.
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Chasing Cornfields play dough is slightly different as it hardens when dried
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+SCOUT paramotor plasteline is greasy and repels epoxy
@ChasingCornfields
7 жыл бұрын
ahhh, makes sense.
@rolloverriderpgr
7 жыл бұрын
Chasing Cornfields how about Silly Putty? ;)
@milesb4231
6 жыл бұрын
Great that you are doing this video - the spars do crack and they aren't that hard (mostly) to repair. I've been epoxying mine but this is better.
@shopdog831
6 жыл бұрын
Don't you need to be a Amt power plant ratting to be able to relate propellers
@pavolhorani9188
3 жыл бұрын
Can I ask whether you fine-sanded the fixed part and managed to match the pattern of the carbon on the rest of the part? Asking this since I am fixing some carbon parts on motorcycle exhaust and thinking about applying new layer of carbon since sanding damages the pattern of the original carbon/epoxy layers. thanx in advance a lot:
@SCOUTaviation
3 жыл бұрын
Making it look like new was not our goal. Yes, sanding would help.
@Thuff916
7 жыл бұрын
I think I better stay with the enduro for my first paramotor. I think it will hold up a little better to my newness.
@BrendaEM
6 жыл бұрын
In English the gum is called Modeling Clay or Plasticine. There appears to be 4 languages in Austria; I don't know any of them. Perhaps you might include a dust mask for kits going to the United States, as we have viscous lawyers here. BTW, as an ex-composites worker, please recommend wearing safety googles when working with resin. Resin is very difficult to remove from an eye. It took many months, but one day, I splashed my googles, right in front of my eye. All your stuff looks really cool, and well designed. No wonder why you have a popular product.
@gonebirdy4444
5 жыл бұрын
Miroslav Švec, what is the name and dimensions of the tool you used the clean the inside after the repair? It was some kind of rotary file.
@SCOUTaviation
5 жыл бұрын
It's called reamer, diameter 20mm H8
@ChrisLawley43
7 жыл бұрын
How much is just one spar??
@lifeiswhatyoumakeit5505
7 жыл бұрын
still waiting for my diesel paramotor!
@MarkLoves2Fly
6 жыл бұрын
Dude! YES!!!
@mtpstv94
7 жыл бұрын
Is super glue strong enough for this for anything other than a temporary fix? Seems like it wouldn't last very long.
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Chris Grooms I used super glue only for temporary fix to keep it in place while laying carbon
@milesb4231
6 жыл бұрын
What size carbon sleeve is used in this kit?
@lesstraveledpath
7 жыл бұрын
I think the "plastic gum" is "modeling clay." Plastalina is a brand name for modeling clay that does not harden in air.
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Stanley Graves yes. This does not harden an can be reused.
@blackers10
7 жыл бұрын
Plasticine Plasticine, a brand of modelling clay, is a putty-like modelling material made from calcium salts, petroleum jelly and aliphatic acids.
@rolloverriderpgr
7 жыл бұрын
Or a simple name like putty.
@blackers10
7 жыл бұрын
putty usually dries/sets
@rolloverriderpgr
7 жыл бұрын
blackers10 yes but putty is still easy to say no matter what language you speak and is what kids play with as he put it. Not a technical name but does the job!
@markbourdo1219
7 жыл бұрын
how did you cut the rubber band under layer 2 of the fiber?
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Mark Bourdo there is only one rubber band. I moved out onto top when I placed the second carbon sleeve
@mtmountainflyer9734
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Flattopk2
7 жыл бұрын
Can you repair a prop with this method?
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Dennis Thomas different procedure for prop... In some next video.
@pjezyk22
7 жыл бұрын
how a propeller to balance?
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Piotrek yes, why not. Next time
@MrTynet3
7 жыл бұрын
Are those Tuckers parts?
@SCOUTaviation
7 жыл бұрын
+Tyler Longshore no. These are from our pilot friend from Austria. Tucker has a newer model
@MrTynet3
7 жыл бұрын
SCOUT paramotor thanks for your reply! I’m a huge fan of you and Tucker. I’m starting my flight training in the spring and I hope to be the proud owner of a scout. Keep on being amazing guys!
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