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    Default Re: 109JB's Kitfox IV rebuild

    Another side done and one side of the lower fin to aft fuselage transition.

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    John Brannen
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    Default Re: 109JB's Kitfox IV rebuild

    Well, I am committed now. The first cross coat of latex primer is on.

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    John Brannen
    Morris, IL
    Sonerai IIL (Single Seat)
    Kitfox 3/4 1050 - Rotax 582 (Back Flying and sold)
    Kitfox IV 1050 - Rotax 582 (sold)
    Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster - Rotax 912 UL (rebuilt and now flying)
    Piper Twin Comanche (Sold)
    Glasair 1 FT (Waiting to start)

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    Default Re: 109JB's Kitfox IV rebuild

    Yes on the get together somewhere down the road. I'm hoping to have first flight this summer. If you're ever in the Rockford area give me a shout. Its alway interesting to talk with other builders and to see what they're doing.
    Larry Olson
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    Default Re: 109JB's Kitfox IV rebuild

    Hey Larry,. I'd be interested in seeing pictures of your paint if you can post some.
    John Brannen
    Morris, IL
    Sonerai IIL (Single Seat)
    Kitfox 3/4 1050 - Rotax 582 (Back Flying and sold)
    Kitfox IV 1050 - Rotax 582 (sold)
    Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster - Rotax 912 UL (rebuilt and now flying)
    Piper Twin Comanche (Sold)
    Glasair 1 FT (Waiting to start)

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    Default Re: 109JB's Kitfox IV rebuild

    Had about 1-1/2 hours this morning and got the side fabric stuck back down and the new top fabric on. Heat shrunk everything and longerons still straight. Once primed you won't be able to see it. Glad I fixed this instead of having to look at it for years and years.

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    John Brannen
    Morris, IL
    Sonerai IIL (Single Seat)
    Kitfox 3/4 1050 - Rotax 582 (Back Flying and sold)
    Kitfox IV 1050 - Rotax 582 (sold)
    Kitfox IV 1200 Speedster - Rotax 912 UL (rebuilt and now flying)
    Piper Twin Comanche (Sold)
    Glasair 1 FT (Waiting to start)

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