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Old November 17th 18, 09:30 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jim White[_3_]
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Default And Speaking of Batteries and Center of Gravity

At 05:36 17 November 2018, Mike C wrote:

Lead shot/epoxy slurry mix can be molded into about any shape and is
relati=
vely easy to source. Used it to make tail weights for my RS15.

Also lead wool can be found in hardware stores and is easily melted with

a
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propane torch.

Mike (4)

In the UK one can buy lead flashing from the builders merchant. This is a
roll of thin lead sheet about 6 inches wide. Just fold it several times
lengthwise into a paperback shaped weight, wrap with duct tape and drop it
in the slot. About ten minutes work.