As I understand it this has been done:
https://youtu.be/vqWwUx8l_Io
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As I understand it this has been done:
https://youtu.be/vqWwUx8l_Io
I've talked to my friend. Sadly, it's just a bit too far away for him to bite. Say's he's never worked on a civilian model anyway.
If it has sails and they aren't stretched out or malformed in any way, someone may be able to cut them apart to pattern and sew a new set for you. The hard part would probably be finding someone...
Thanks for the extra info, Ron.
I've been neck deep in our WWII link trainer. It's a spaghetti of hoses and really neat pneumatic/mechanical features. Sadly, they removed all the original...
The museum I work for part-time has a WWII vintage link trainer. They worked with some local group to restore it to (mostly) working order.
Responding to the original thread; I know a guy who ...
Ron, would "the smaller engine" be the V6, the inline 6, the 5.0L V8, or the 5.7L V8?
I was thinking the same, stripe needs to start fatter, but I'm having a hard time picturing that looking right without making the ring around the cowling thicker too, which might start looking odd.
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Thanks for the replies, guys. This is where things stand right now. I test-fit the ribs on the port wing and all looks good. Had to put things away to get my garage back for a bit. I need to thread...
Another question for the hive mind. Anyone tried brushing on ep-420 epoxy primer? How does it compare to spraying?
I'm still not clear on the process of epoxying a rib to the spar. Like, the physical process of applying epoxy under the rib before nailing. Some pictures would be helpful if anyone has them.
A...
Looking for input on attaching wooden truss ribs to spars. The Corben plans call for the ribs to be glued and nailed through the verticals into the face of the spars. Most other homebuilts I see use...
So, as I progress through my build I come across another question: Zinc Phosphate, or Epoxy primer on steel wing fittings?
The point is moot as I've ordered the epoxy primer already, but I'm curious...
If I remember correctly this aircraft had an incident a while back where a downwind landing was necessary. The brakes caught on fire, licking the under-slung tanks and wings. No significant damage...
Looks to me like your rudder came off that cub too. I wonder what else the original builder borrowed. Perhaps the wings are modified cub wings with the ace style tip bow?
I read the new Aviore comic, and I was mostly unimpressed. Keep in mind this is the first issue, so I don't know where of how it will go from here.
My thoughts:
-The villains were bland,...
Hi there Rick,
I've just recently started a build of my own Corben Jr Ace. I'm not an expert by any means, but here's what I know.
The Corben Jr Ace, also known as the Baby Ace model E, is almost...
For anyone interested, there is a video of the accident. Thank God everyone survived, the pictures looked far more dire than the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfosck22574
We do what we must, because we can. Looks good.:thumbsup:
After much scouring of the inter-webs I have come across information suggesting that cold rolled 316, 416T, and possibly cold rolled 304 stainless rod should have the same tensile strength as 1050...
I've done a fair bit of metal fabrication working in theatre, but nothing that requires the kind of finishing that aircraft parts require.
I always have to psych myself to deal with the noise and...
Build updates on my blog. https://aviationcomingeventually.blogspot.com/2018/07/more-fittings-and-hardware-delivery.html
Thank you.
Yup, I've got two of the Bingelis books already, very good information, but even still good information on the same/similar topics is spaced out over the two volumes, making it harder to...
I appreciate the sympathetic ear, Sam, and understand the harsh reality. The powerplant issue certainly came to mind and is a seemingly insurmountable obstacle until demand is great enough for the...
I, for one, have been reading everything I can get my hands on for help in building my Junior Ace. I have not, however, found anything that fully tackles the depth of information I'm looking for....
I'm liking the dialogue. I already have some fittings built for the drag wires. What are some other ways people are fabricating them? I like the stock setup as it requires no turnbuckles.