Newbie,

Very good question. The pylons themselves are hollow and are similar to your mast or boom. Access to "the hole" and foam plug can only be achieved AFTER removing any of the four corner castings... Then you will see it plain as day.



Aaronhoy,

Epoxy always comes in two parts. However, it is not always mixed in a 50/50 proportion (read the label). Real care should always be taken to mix resins and hardeners as accurate as possible. This is quite easy to do with volumes of more than a few ounces. But, with small amounts it can be tricky. I use a small electronic postal scale which is accurate to a single gram. This solves the problem nicely. For you, it is better to stick with volumes large enough to accurately read using whatever (disposable) measuring device you happen to be using. Always pour the thicker of the two parts first as it is much easier to pour the thinner of the two parts last for an accurate measure.

As for the filler - chopped glass, microballoons, fumed silica...even baby powder in a pinch etc. These are purchased separately and usually fairly inexpensive as well. The resin supplier should have these on hand. Ask for them by their individual name as opposed to just asking for "filler".

I wouldn`t recommend chopping up fiberglass into small fine strands. Otherwise you`ll be scratching your butt off for days, and 20 years from now you`ll be writing all your posts from your hospital bed - provided you can reach your keyboard past your ventilator hose!


Dave