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An update: I've got most of the tail feathers welded up, with the exception of the elevators, which I decided to skip so I could start working on the fuselage. First step is to tack the firewall square and stand it up vertical where it needs to go on my table. Then I can start to fit the...

Thanks Bill, I will add Airtec to the list. Also like to thank you for the forum about building javron wings, I'll be following that when I build mine. I've seen your videos from float flying Alaska, inspirational!

Covering Systems (an updated list): - poly-fiber - steward systems - oratex - superflite - star gloss Joel - the guy who delivered the Javron wings this AM mentioned Star Gloss as being a re-branding of poly-fiber.. not sure if there's a difference between the two?

You'll have to email him, I don't think he lists it on his website but it's a good kit. He'll send you some of the drawings if you email him.

Reading through this thread it seems a no brainier to do an x-brace. How are the carbon cubs able to get away with a V-brace? Does the V also protect against these issues or are there other changes to the airframe cub crafters made to protect against these issues which allows them to get away...

Next Question: Covering Systems - Poly-Fiber - Stewart Systems - Oratex From my limited research so far it sounds like the poly-fiber is a tried and true solution, stewart systems is nice because it's less chemicals.. Oratex is nice because you only need to paint on whatever accent colors...

This is maybe a crazy idea, but I'm curious if anyone has tried converting to push/pull for controls? I was watching a video on the CC FX and it sounds like they run them through the wing struts instead of using cables. I got to fly a kitfox for a couple hours last year and the controls were...

Thanks for the input guys, some good things to think about for sure. Currently working on finishing up tacking the empennage and then I need to build the rest of my table. I built the table in two 10' pieces which will be butted up against each other leveled, checked for flatness, and screwed...

You are right about the sandals, I think the covid work from home has got me too comfortable. I will make sure to wear my work boots when out in the garage. I haven't, I just looked on the faa site and looks like there is one here in Meridian named Tim Wilson. Looks like he is a DAR-F capable...

Here are some photos from me jigging and tacking the vertical stabilizer and rudder

About me My name is Max Runia, I'm from Meridian Idaho, 27 years old. I'm not a pilot yet so I'll be pursuing my PPL + tailwheel. I'm a senior software engineer. About my project - I purchased the fuselage, empennage, and landing gear tubing kits from VR3 Engineering. The tubes are pre-bent...

I'm curious about what they quote you $ wise. I'm in the process of welding up a new cub from VR3 and would like to know about what to expect.