Posted 9 Dec 2015 Here i post the build process of my plane... i'd like to share the mod i made with my wing (please don't think i'm fool and forgive my bad english language)Ok.. My kit came complete but unfinished with short speed wings well assembled. I' d prefer stol but but we do with what and i didn't want extend long speed cause it is not very smart in my eyes, mostly with washout and short flap on it, and i alway thought that the flaps on speed are way to low from the trailing edge because there position is defined by the fuse and no aérodynamic purpose.So i decided to go with the upper line of the stol airfoil as the root rib (this is the upper surface and thickness which make the lift) and a half extension of one rib. In that mod i didn't touch the general assembly so i gained time and money and will have the stol airfoil exept the dragging under camber: magically, with comparison and research, i near match the kitfox airfoil.Here we go ! First i remouved tail ribs and caps trick with hot gun :2- I made a wood piece to match the stol airfoil and glutted with gussets 3- I lowered the trailing edge as the stol the same way (on pic you can see the diff between speed and stol, and the reason why the flaps are so low for the speed)4 i put new ribtails for the tank i wanted to keep 5- I made false ribs on the tank to match the stol airfoil (the speed tank is going from stol at the root to flat speed) in the pics, there is not yet fiber on them 6- i made one section extension and extended a bit flap with rounded foam tip( lucky, there was the flap spar continuing at the edge for about 15 cm) and after common building, the new wings were finished That's it 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 my plane now is painted commands are done, now i'm doing firewall, as you can see i've got a spécial controller to valid the job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 the panel begins to grow, basic instruments, cute digitals avid engine instruments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 i'm working now now on cowl and belly radiator, i need to make a bubble for the engine 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 Wow! Beautiful craftsmanship, Manu. I'm curious to see how well that works.Not many can afford to have a full "Cat Scan" of the airplane for quality control! 3 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 thx ! one thing i cross fingers, is the original tank, i see many issues over here, but in france , not so many... i thing we have less alcohol in SP 98 here and, using premix is maybe less corrosive... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 Manu I would get the Caswell tank sealer and treat the tanks, I think you will find that alcohol will eat the old style tanks even with the two stroke oil.http://www.caswellplating.com/epoxy-gas-tank-sealer.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 Dec 2015 yeah, and i even don't know if it not leaks already cause it is old and when tanks are still new and clean, better must be the sealing.But i think/wonder of doing something to save weigh and do a perfect sealing of those big flat tanks:cut a window on the root side of tank , and seal with a brush, problem is how to close it after? any tip is welcome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Jan 2016 the cowl bubble 2 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Jan 2016 More shop envy. Will it ever end?........ 3 people like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 13 Jan 2016 Very nice build job. I'm interested to see how the performance with that airfoil will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Jan 2016 Wish you were already flying this . I'm rebuilding my speed wings, and have considered extending them.Anyway, good job so far. Keep up the good work. It looks very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 14 Jan 2016 Oh and the plane and workmanship is REAL nice too...but your shop is to die for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Jan 2016 great yeah but it is not mine unfortunately .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 19 Jan 2016 Well, your workmanship is still real nice! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 Jan 2016 thanks hope first roll this summer !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 May 2016 Getting close now! Do you have any pictures on how you attached your cowl bubble or dealt with where the cowl splits in half down the middle and the bubble? I have the same problem but right now I just fly with a hole in the cowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 22 May 2016 (edited) i 'll try to answer in simple words...the bubble is in middle of the half cowls, i riveted one side, mastic and paint, and i added carmlocks for the other side (the moving cowl for carb inspection)will post some pics monday evening to show ..yellow color is primer Edited 23 May 2016 by efil 01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 23 May 2016 folding wings for the first time was not easy, i had to cut each corner of windshield, trim spares too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 May 2016 i 'll try to answer in simple words...the bubble is in middle of the half cowls, i riveted one side, mastic and paint, and i added carmlocks for the other side (the moving cowl for carb inspection)will post some pics monday evening to show ..yellow color is primerthank you for the pictures. That's exactly what I want to do with mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Jan 2018 an update after more than a busy year... i'll bring back soon the plane at home to finish wiring , fuel lines, setup etc hope start engine this summer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 Jan 2018 Keep up the good work, looks fantastic! Mike 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites