Starfox Update

[SomeDay7]

Thanks, Try to get something up tomorrow. My Cobra buddy is coming over to help unload. Another kit build and he seems as excited as me.

Here is a link of us cruising together. Jim

https://gopro.com/v/EDpvyQWp9W910

[Shadowrider]

Nice! Welcome to the club! Curious what planes are stick and rudder using now? What where the likes and dislikes you saw? What engines are they running?

[SomeDay7]

DesertFox4 here is a goprovideo of the cars. https://gopro.com/v/gvezXa3ewWZbV
Already got the horses and fence fixed up. Jim

[SomeDay7]

These brackets are now on and I can concentrate on getting the other parts ready to go on out in the driveway for a few days. Hope the weather holds out for a few weeks.

[Kitfox Pilot]

These brackets are now on and I can concentrate on getting the other parts ready to go on out in the driveway for a few days. Hope the weather holds out for a few weeks.

Did you mount the wings before attaching those? With the quick build wings I'd think they are marked in the right place. I just started on my wings last night and am about ready to start on those also.

[Kitfox Pilot]

Thanks I'll give that a try.

[SomeDay7]

Peeled the tape off my first try at the leading edge. Some super fill needed where the clecoes were used. The parting lines between the panels need some too. I think the fuel cap area turned out good. Spent a good amount of time sanding the inside where the ribs met the fiberglass as the inside was raises in areas where the glass stuck up. Next one should go way faster. Got to drive the cobra yesterday in great fall weather. Also here is a pic yesterday from a post off of Facebook. Someone flying over Seattle noting the fall colors in the area.
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[SomeDay7]

Harlan. I found that a silcon edge tool works great as a scraper to get the extra then just a light wipe of alcohol.

[SomeDay7]

Harlan, Not really a new position at work but an upgrade in status. All the advanced equipment I get to drive is now more available to run more often. I hope I like flying the kitfox as much as I like running the big stuff. Thought I would have the wings done by now but life gets in the way sometimes. Still is fun building in a warm room. I remember working on the cobra all hours of the night and expect to do the same on the kitfox build. Keep up the good work. Great to see your build.

[SomeDay7]

Harlan, you will need yours soon as you are going fast. I’m looking at fall or winter time finish now with all I have to do on the side. Getting it this summer will be perfect for me. Plan on doing all the painting in July and August.
DesertFox4, How many hours do you have on yours now? Can’t wait to be flying and come down that way. Going to cover with some of those tips from Brian Bowen on his Project Kitfox videos.