glassing rudders

[paul anderson]

well i have just finished cutting the slots for the epoxy inserts i really enjoyed sanding it all smooth once the epoxy had set.but i really have to wonder how you go about glassing the leading/trailing edges once again enlightenment is sought.thanks paul

[kim whitmyre]

Paul,

In general, the heavier the glass fabric, the larger radius you need on the edges/corners. Scott Williams' building blog on his tiki 26 has some great glassing techniques: Element 2

 

Check out how he uses the blue masking tape: