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Thread: Louisiana Super Sport build.

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    Senior Member Benbell4140's Avatar
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Finally the kitfox gets to see sunlight.





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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Looking Good!
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Thank you, yours is looking great too!
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    Well it’s been a while since I’ve posted an update. I accidentally put a small hole in the fuselage and decided to wet sand the entire fuselage down and spray a couple more coats of aerothane after patching the hole. It came out nicer and more glossy than the previous paint. I’m actually glad that it happened. The firewall forward kit (minus cowlings) showed up today. I was able to start on it but ran short on rivets. Couldn’t resist a little test fit to the fuselage. Of coarse I had my favorite helper giving me a hand.








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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Your signature says "possibly O-200 powered?"

    That mount and firewall seem to imply you've firmed up that decision?
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Yes. I purchased an O-200 a couple of months ago.
    Ben Bell
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    You've got some really great help there and above average tooling in the back ground of your 4th pic for building airplane kits! haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kitfox Pilot View Post
    You've got some really great help there and above average tooling in the back ground of your 4th pic for building airplane kits! haha
    Thanks Harlan. All I’ve ever worked with for my day job is metal. I’ve been in the manufacturing industry since the early years of high school. Started out with a broom in my hand lol. I now have a small CNC machine shop at home. Your airplane is really looking nice! Congratulations on your retirement and making all of these fine memories with your family. I enjoy the YouTube videos.


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    Engine is installed. The bolts that kitfox sent me were too short so I have Home Depot bolts for now just to start fitting things. I’m waiting on a reply from them to see when I will receive the correct bolts. I had Clint at vetterman exhaust build me a crossover system. It’s loose in this picture because I’m waiting for gaskets to arrive but it fits perfectly. Fuel system and other components are on order as well. Can’t wait to here it run.






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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Looks REAL good. And the cowling still fits with the exhaust coming around the front?
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