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Thread: STI Farm Fox Build Log

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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    We got the top put on one wing today. It was more difficult because you have to come out on a line where the bottom half you just trim to fit when done. Nice to see a wing looking like a wing!
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    Very nice looking cover job on your wing Harlan. You’ll have a beautiful Kitfox with workmanship like that.


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    Thanks Steve. As my friend says about his paint jobs, its like fine art, best viewed from 10 ft. haha
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Yeah Harlan, it looks great at that stage right?. I look forward to, one day, seeing Justin and his brothers planes. They didn't use tapes and or lacing. I bet it looks awesome in person. I didn't have the guts to venture off the beaten path as they did.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    I'm still doing testing on the glue and fabric but it's looking like I will follow their lead on the tapes and lacing since the book says you don't need them on one inch cap strips. They will have several hours on theirs too by the time I fly.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Quote Originally Posted by Kitfox Pilot View Post
    It is aligned now.
    I notice that my vertical stab has this same twist. How’d you straighten yours? Just muscles and perseverance?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    I sent you a PM.
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    Default Fuselage covering has begun !

    Started on the fuselage covering today. Just like a tightening pass to finish the bottom up and a little more trimming.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    One side is done, well almost. It was a lot of work but it all came together in the end. Oratex is really stiff stuff when trying to pull/shape it.
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    Default Re: STI Farm Fox Build Log

    Yes it is. That sure looks very good Harlan!
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