Originally Posted by carrid02

Looks good josh... I can’t wait to start on mine! Just need to wrap up a few other projects before launching into something else.

-Craig

Stuff one of those projects into your carry on in 10 days, completed of course

Haha.... I’m planning on flying all YOUR stuff when I get to Canada.

Hope your family is doing alright Josh.

-Craig

Ok!!! Back in the saddle! Looks like the maiden will have to wait until April lol! We in the deep freeze right now.

So in preparation of the maiden tomorrow I decided to make some new wheel pants! The spats just didn't look quite right and I'm glad I went through the trouble of making some new wheel pants.

Made out of 2" balsa with some ply to support the axles. These took longer to cover than woodwork. The covering was a challenge because you can't get a hold of them. You have to really pull to stretch the covering but it's hard.

I'ts like trying to hold onto a fish while you iron monokote on it! lol

Installed a new Falcon 26X12 prop with CF spinner. Ran it up again today and it changed the tuning quite a bit. Also changed out the carb on the DA 120. The V2 carb never let me have a decent midrange. The switch back to V1 made the difference and it purrs like a kitten now, runs like a clock!!! Ready for MAIDEN!

My grandfather holding her for run-up while my son looks on.

Nice wheel pants! Good luck on the maiden... take plenty of pics and video!

-Craig

Originally Posted by i8dpeach

Finished the cowling!

Sanded the fiberglass up to the ply ring. Makes a super nice, strong edge that will resist cracking and breaking. Really made the lower cowl ring super rigid and strong.

Cut a channel in some Darice Craft foam. I used the chop saw with the depth of the cut set half way through the foam. Then I used a french curve to make an arch shape. Installed around the front of the bottom cowl opening. I like how clean this came out. Pretty fast too!

Ready for flight. On to installing the exhaust system. Canisters showed up today with mounts, clamps and couplings. New K&S cans are soooooo pretty.

After this it's on to the hatch. I have some work there removing the foam insert, building a new hatch deck and installing another hold down to the rear. I need to install a pilot and dash ect...

Wanted to thank you for the build tip on reinforcing the bottom cowl vent...I took it another step and added a negative air flange in the process...came out really strong and much better than my vent on a previous build thanks again.
Rick

The Whole rebuild looks great, Nice work.

The baffling foam what thickness is that 6mm? and what can you glue it with, Zap ca ok?

Originally Posted by The Hodge

The Whole rebuild looks great, Nice work.

The baffling foam what thickness is that 6mm? and what can you glue it with, Zap ca ok?

6mm Darice is what we all use for baffling, yes it's medium CA friendly

https://www.amazon.com/Darice-Foamie...0065448&sr=8-1

Originally Posted by Xpress..

6mm Darice is what we all use for baffling, yes it's medium CA friendly

https://www.amazon.com/Darice-Foamie...0065448&sr=8-1

Thank you, is that the same as EVA Foam ?

Originally Posted by The Hodge

Thank you, is that the same as EVA Foam ?

Sorry, I won't be able to answer that for you. I just know the Darice foam is an excellent material to work with.

Originally Posted by Xpress..

Sorry, I won't be able to answer that for you. I just know the Darice foam is an excellent material to work with.

Thank you, I finally found some here is Aus.

https://www.craftydivas.com.au/6mm-F...et-9X12--Black