Dan Gervae
FRIEND
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
I decided to start a thread on my build. There's a thin chance that I will enlighten anyone with my building prowess....more likely I stand to benefit from the knowledge of this group at large I've shared pictures on other threads, but I'll start here so they are all in the same place.
info:
Scratch built fuselage PA11 style (back seat tubing is J3 style but I plan to remove the arch and vee tubes in favor of a folding rear seat)
Wings - aluminum spars, wood ribs (except for tank area, strut attach area, and outboard rib)
2 - 18 gal wing tanks (from a Piper colt) with small header.
Engine - O-200A with B&C starter and 8A alternator (mounted on front vacuum pump accessory pad)
Folding, adjustable front seat
external baggage door
LED Landing lights (left wing) and position lights on each wing tip
balanced tail feathers
J3/Pa11 style rudder
elevator trim tab (I've been breifed on the potential shortcomings of this in a previous thread) decisions will be made along the way
welded on float fittings
left hand upper door/window mod
I'm using the Stewart's process to cover it. I already have all the envelopes....so it's getting covered using that method. I would definatley use the blanket method if I didn't already have these to use.
The stewarts allows me to do the majority of the fabric work in the house (see basement) nice to have it readily available.
Right now I plan on a combo steam gauge, stratus 2/iPad mini panel
boot and firewall almost done...I'll share details later.
I shared a minor setback in an earlier thread about deforming my butt rib when I shrunk the fabric. I added some bracing and fixed it. I will add the aluminum angle on the other wing. I think that is really the way to go. I'll post pictures when I get to that part.
I will ill post more after I make some progress. Thanks for all of the help so far guys!
info:
Scratch built fuselage PA11 style (back seat tubing is J3 style but I plan to remove the arch and vee tubes in favor of a folding rear seat)
Wings - aluminum spars, wood ribs (except for tank area, strut attach area, and outboard rib)
2 - 18 gal wing tanks (from a Piper colt) with small header.
Engine - O-200A with B&C starter and 8A alternator (mounted on front vacuum pump accessory pad)
Folding, adjustable front seat
external baggage door
LED Landing lights (left wing) and position lights on each wing tip
balanced tail feathers
J3/Pa11 style rudder
elevator trim tab (I've been breifed on the potential shortcomings of this in a previous thread) decisions will be made along the way
welded on float fittings
left hand upper door/window mod
I'm using the Stewart's process to cover it. I already have all the envelopes....so it's getting covered using that method. I would definatley use the blanket method if I didn't already have these to use.
The stewarts allows me to do the majority of the fabric work in the house (see basement) nice to have it readily available.
Right now I plan on a combo steam gauge, stratus 2/iPad mini panel
boot and firewall almost done...I'll share details later.
I shared a minor setback in an earlier thread about deforming my butt rib when I shrunk the fabric. I added some bracing and fixed it. I will add the aluminum angle on the other wing. I think that is really the way to go. I'll post pictures when I get to that part.
I will ill post more after I make some progress. Thanks for all of the help so far guys!