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Thread: STI Farm Fox Build Log

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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Nice work!
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Doors are roughed in and hinges are cut. Really glad to have the doors cut and sanded.
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    Default Inspection covers ?

    Did you attach the inspection cover to the fiberglass? What length did you cut them off at in the rear? Thanks
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Harlan, yes I attached the tail access covers to the fiberglass at the rear, but first I hysoled a thin strip of aluminum to the inside of the fiberglass flange. This gave the self-tapping screws something more solid to grip.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Thank you for the tip.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Harlan,

    I cut those off at the rear so that they overlapped the fiberglass the right amount for edge hole clearance - maybe 1/2”? I used Tinnerman “clip nuts” on the fiberglass for the screws.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Thanks John ,did you roll the edges on this piece any?
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    The top, back, or front edges didn't seem to need any rolling/breaking, but the bottom edges look much nicer with a slight 1/4" or so break.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Thanks for the pic Jim, that helps a lot.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Harlan - regarding the clearance opening(s) in in the elevator rear panel - I can't tell from your picture - but - make sure you are comfortable with the clearance between the moving parts and the panel. The most frequent mistake I made in building two planes (meaning: I'm a slow learner) was the belief that close tolerances are good. Not always true but that is another story. Anyhow, once the elevator was covered and painted I discovered a hard interference between the two. Depends on where you anchor the material of course but in any event, my tolerances needed to be opened up a bit. HTH. Darrel

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