Greg Campbell

Back to the cowling This is what the screws holding the bottom to the rail will look like...... Do not (really,.... you do not want to do...

Bill

Personally I like to use PPG DX 533 Aluminum Cleaner followed by DX 503 Aluminum Conditioner followed by DPLF epoxy primer. Here is a link to a...

Perhaps your current 43 pitch is not true. You might have a prop shop check the pitch out. It does sound like you might be over-pitched a little. ...

Folks Get one of these cool little tools. It will make it much faster to set up your rivet spacing and to keep them all lined up. A crooked line...

Kevin, Wendy, and Greg. Thank you. Dave - My fabric headliner is not removable but I like your idea. Thank you. Take note of that - other builders...

a0174741 My information came from a resident, but is/was dated. I apologize for spreading incorrect info. I do not live at Hidden Valley, nor have...

Bill, Great craftsmanship. Clearly a Cub you can be proud of. I can't wait until your first flight. Keep up the good work and she'll be flying...

Thank you, Eric. Great job as always. You Minnesota guys, Brad, Randy, you, Darrell really know how to do a photo essay. Thanks for making them big...

Not just any epoxy varnish. Stits. You can find others at the hardware store but they will not be as good. Stits is the best. Thin the first coat out...

I agree with Darrel. The Stits 2 part epoxy varnish is absolutely the best. Worth the time and money to get that one. Bill

Oh yea Here is my favorite floatplane video (only about 2 minutes long) for your motivational enjoyment... ...

I am working on several fronts at a time right now so my updates might be a little disjointed. There are other door latches and other ways to do...

Congratulations Awesome Welcome back, so to speak Bill

Pictures man, we need pictures. :lol: Bill

Fabric headliner First the back panel. Then the side panel will go in and last is the top panel. Hope this helps

Jim That is a lot of ground to cover. A lot of that info is on the site here and can be found with the search engine. Here are my short answers...

Awesome and helpful post, and with the weights no less. ;-) Seriously.... Thanks Steve. Good post. Bill

There is a HUGE amount of truth there. Thats just too funny Bill

Thank you Dave, that would be awesome. Bill

Hidden Valley is an airpark but it has a BIG problem. Only about 20% of the homes in the airpark have runway access. The other 80% of the residences...

Dave, you were right about the other primers you mentioned. A little quick research indicates they are definitely high end, high quality primers....

Dave - I was surprised to hear that the other colors of the DP series of primers are better than the white as rust preventatives. I called the tech...

Jim It is getting kinda late, I'll call tomorrow AM Bill

qsmx440 - I have not found any problems increasing the elevator or rudder travel so far. It is an experiment so to speak, but also the certified...

Working down the "do list" prior to covering the fuselage. Be sure to rig and check your elevator cables. Mine were not the correct length. I...

You are living the dream Eric. :lol: Love that dog....... Bill

AWESOME, you are almost there. Yea Baby....can't wait to see it. Bill

Great photos and commentary, Steve. Randy doing an awesome job, what a hoot. Sorry to miss it. I did get to fly with Buggs66 on a GEG...