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01-22-2021, 08:17 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

This paint loves heat. Just something to think about. I've shot lots at 60-65, but it likes 80-90 even better. The biggest difference you'll notice...

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01-14-2021, 09:27 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Ok, so on a longeron, is diameter or wall thickness going to get you the "biggest bang for the buck" or biggest strength gain for the weight gain?...

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01-14-2021, 09:15 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Being a flap, I'd double cover it, but that's me. Is that the iron that Consolidated puts out??? John

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01-11-2021, 11:15 AM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I thought the biggest strength gain per pound was by going up in diameter, not wall thickness? John

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01-10-2021, 10:04 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA-18 wing rebuild in Super Cub Sick Bay

I use the EkoEtch and do a small section at a time, and rinse with hot water on a sponge. I haven't blasted or anything. I just did tank covers the...

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01-09-2021, 10:24 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA-18 wing rebuild in Super Cub Sick Bay

I've been using it since the mid-90's...long before it was Stewart Systems..... Just remember, it's a waterborne, so clean everything and etch the...

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01-07-2021, 09:16 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Wing Inter-Rib Bracing...What to do??? in Member Projects in Progress

Yep, blind stitch the bottom and run them together just like a normal stitch, then when you get past the leading edge, start a normal stitch. Works...

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01-06-2021, 12:00 AM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Wing Inter-Rib Bracing...What to do??? in Member Projects in Progress

Yes they are. I sent you a PM. John

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01-04-2021, 08:00 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Wing Inter-Rib Bracing...What to do??? in Member Projects in Progress

I always do it. It's a matter of maybe 3 ounces on the whole airplane? It wont hurt anything at all. Cheap insurance. We recommend it in the manual...

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01-03-2021, 09:29 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA-11 C85-12 Prop recommendations in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

I had 46 on my Tcraft and it was great for cruise, but I couldn't get off the ground with 2 people on skis, so had it repitched to 42 and it's...

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01-02-2021, 10:06 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Has anyone shipped floats within the last few years? in Float Operations

EDO 2000's fit fine on top of a Suburban if you pull the spreader and flip them upside down. Rigging will all fit inside easy. John

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