Ultra Light 55% Extra 260

[gapple12]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	I have been working on details, and here are a couple of pictures. The rear exaust is actally around .375" from outer cowl line so very short extensions are needed, and in my case with the opening I have, I don't think I really need them at all, but I will most likely add them anyway. Bob

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[MikeC3D]

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j/k buddy, looks great.

[sensei]

Thanks guys, just a few steps closer to flying this thing.

Bob

[walkerk122]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	I have been working on details, and here are a couple of pictures. The rear exaust is actally around .375" from outer cowl line so very short extensions are needed, and in my case with the opening I have, I don't think I really need them at all, but I will most likely add them anyway. Bob

So what do you think about baffling bob? It's almost like there's no cowl as big as that front intake is :-)

[RMaia]

That DA-200 is really a masterpiece of an engine. I'll have one for sure!

[RMaia]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flatlandman
	Is the lite mono coat colors comparable in weight to the lite ultracoat colors?

I weighted the rolls I have here, still unopened (with packing, inner cardboard tubing, labels and all that), and here's the outcome:

Monokote:
- Dark Red -> 189g (6.67 oz)
- Insignia Blue -> 178g (6.28 oz)
- Cub Yellow -> 185g (6.53 oz)

Oracover (Ultracote)
- Dark Blue -> 251g (8.85 oz)
- Cub Yellow -> 249g (8.78 oz)
- White -> 265g (9.34 oz)

- Transparent Red -> 177g (6. 24 oz)
- Transparent Red Oralight (Ultracote Lite) -> 150g (5.29 oz)

Differences between the rolls themselves:
Oracover rolls are 2 inches narrower, but 8 inches longer (there's 2m, 6.56 feet of covering per roll, whereas Monokote is 6 feet). That equates to about 59 sq. inches more area for a Oracover roll.

The cardboard "tube" that's used to roll the covering onto is 1.2 oz's heavier on the Oracover rolls.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the backing, the protective material that you have to peel off before applying the covering, is about 25% heavier in Oracover. Monokote uses a clear and transparent plastic. Oracover uses an opaque and glossy white paper (except on the transparent colors, which is a clear plastic much like Monokote).

So, all in all, I believe that Monokote is indeed lighter. My next GS build I'll be covering with Monokote and then I'll be able to have a more "accurate" comparison.

[Craven]

The Today Show just said it's 25 degrees in San Antonio. You boys must be freezing!! LOL

[gapple12]

	Quote: Originally Posted by RMaia
	I weighted the rolls I have here, still unopened (with packing, inner cardboard tubing, labels and all that), and here's the outcome: Monokote: - Dark Red -> 189g (6.67 oz) - Insignia Blue -> 178g (6.28 oz) - Cub Yellow -> 185g (6.53 oz) Oracover (Ultracote) - Dark Blue -> 251g (8.85 oz) - Cub Yellow -> 249g (8.78 oz) - White -> 265g (9.34 oz) - Transparent Red -> 177g (6. 24 oz) - Transparent Red Oralight (Ultracote Lite) -> 150g (5.29 oz) Differences between the rolls themselves: Oracover rolls are 2 inches narrower, but 8 inches longer (there's 2m, 6.56 feet of covering per roll, whereas Monokote is 6 feet). That equates to about 59 sq. inches more area for a Oracover roll. The cardboard "tube" that's used to roll the covering onto is 1.2 oz's heavier on the Oracover rolls. Another thing to keep in mind is that the backing, the protective material that you have to peel off before applying the covering, is about 25% heavier in Oracover. Monokote uses a clear and transparent plastic. Oracover uses an opaque and glossy white paper (except on the transparent colors, which is a clear plastic much like Monokote). So, all in all, I believe that Monokote is indeed lighter. My next GS build I'll be covering with Monokote and then I'll be able to have a more "accurate" comparison.

Thanks for posting that. Thats good info there.

Bob, dont you still have some Insignia Blue paint left over from someones plane???

[Tex]

Bob is the hub clearing the front of the cowling......I am sure it is but in the pic it doesnt look like it is .....

That is 1 Bad A$$ looking motor..........

[danielgpr]

Bob,
What if the rear pipes were turned around? Would they need an extension then?/Or can that even be done w/ those mufflers? Just an idea.
Motor looks great inside that "bath tub". LOL

Dan

[lakerider8]

Looking very nice, Ive been following the build a while, but just registered on the site. Looking forward to seeing one in person,but not sure if I can get that fuse in the workshop. Ken and Matt are very excited about this plane and others in the future.Guess I better clear space to work on one. Scott

[STLAV8R]

Bob,
You are quite the craftsman. I have learned a lot from following your build threads. Thanks for all the useful information.
John

[sensei]

	Quote: Originally Posted by walkerk122
	So what do you think about baffling bob? It's almost like there's no cowl as big as that front intake is :-)

There is one hell of alot of room in this thing, I have a couple of ideas for the baffling, and I am going to tackle that issue very soon my friend.

Bob

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	The Today Show just said it's 25 degrees in San Antonio. You boys must be freezing!! LOL

It was a little cool in the garge today.

Bob

	Quote: Originally Posted by gapple12
	Thanks for posting that. Thats good info there. Bob, dont you still have some Insignia Blue paint left over from someones plane???

Oh, yah...

Bob

	Quote: Originally Posted by Tex
	Bob is the hub clearing the front of the cowling......I am sure it is but in the pic it doesnt look like it is ..... That is 1 Bad A$$ looking motor..........

It is clearing the cowling about .125"

Bob

	Quote: Originally Posted by danielgpr
	Bob, What if the rear pipes were turned around? Would they need an extension then?/Or can that even be done w/ those mufflers? Just an idea. Motor looks great inside that "bath tub". LOL Dan

I could turn both around, but I do not want the exaust stacks that close to the front of the cowling

	Quote: Originally Posted by lakerider8
	Looking very nice, Ive been following the build a while, but just registered on the site. Looking forward to seeing one in person,but not sure if I can get that fuse in the workshop. Ken and Matt are very excited about this plane and others in the future.Guess I better clear space to work on one. Scott

Thanks for the kind words.

Bob

	Quote: Originally Posted by STLAV8R
	Bob, You are quite the craftsman. I have learned a lot from following your build threads. Thanks for all the useful information. John

You are more than welcome.

Bob

[danielgpr]

I meant just turn the rear two and leave he front ones like you have them.
Dan

[gapple12]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	It was a little cool in the garge today. Bob

Hell yea it was cold, spent the morning installing a new 85 from DA and hanging Christmas lights. Joy Joy!!!