Rock Fox Build

[rv9ralph]

I am announcing the start of the Rock Fox Build, this is a joint venture between myself and VictorV (Forum name). We met on this Forum and entered into our joint venture. The name originates from Victor's wine label Rock Jack Wines. We took delivery on October 1st, building started in mid October following inventory.

Victor and Me opening Box 1 to start inventory.
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Parts inventoried and stored on shelf.
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Wings safely stored until needed.
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That's all for now. I will post more as we make progress.

Ralph

[taff]

Congratulations with your project. Its a fantastic hobby and the results are.....incredible!

Take plenty of photos of the building progress, they a great to look at after the airplane is flying.
What model?
When engine is planned?

It looks like you have a nice place to build your dream in.
All the best.

[rv9ralph]

Take plenty of photos of the building progress, they a great to look at after the airplane is flying.
What model?
When engine is planned?

Plenty of photo are being taken.

We are building an SS7, most all of the options... as most do.

Rotax 915is.

So far we are making good progress on the build. More photos will be included in future posts. I am keeping a build journal with photos imbedded I the file, I will be using that to post updates.

VictorV will also pe posting on our progress.

Ralph

[rv9ralph]

Have fun! One of these days I hope to be able to do a build...

Dean

We are having fun. I need to post some updated pictures as we have progressed quite a bit further in the build than what I have posted so far.

Seeing as you are not too far away, send me a PM if you want to drop by sometime.

Ralph

[DesertFox4]

Ralph and Victor, have fun with your project.

[Dave S]

Congrats on your start! From the surrounds view in your shop, you have an excellent parts organization system and a great complement of tools.

Enjoy!

[rv9ralph]

Another joint work session. Shaped provided foam for tips of HS and Elevator, bonded the foam on after that set, then buttered on a coating of micro. After the micro sets, will shape and ad SuperFill to take to final shape. Below is the prices in picture. There were several replications of ... apply Super Fill, sand/shape, Super Fill

I like the results, easy to sand and shape and very little added weight.

Ralph

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Not quite there but almost. Didn't get a good picture of final results.


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Ralph

[rv9ralph]

DesertFox4 (Steve) That we will do.

From the surrounds view in your shop, you have an excellent parts organization system and a great complement of tools.

I started an RV9 build in 2000 (hence my Forum label), acquired many tools (and I still get more when needed). Sold the project when I bought my Model 3 Kitfox from family. Organization is important to finding parts and hardware when needed. However, no matter how organized you are, sometimes you will look for an hour for a bushing that is somehow hidden in a subkit.

When we retired a few years ago, we built our house with attached hangar. It makes a great workshop.

Ralph

[Kitfox Pilot]

I look forward to watching all the boxes turn into an airplane! Its quite a process.

[rv9ralph]

Photos show technique used. I ground a square onto the end of the chucking reamer to fit a 1/4 ratchet drive set. For extensions I purchased a set of very long 1/4” drive extensions from HF and used a flexible drive chucked into my drill motor. This made quick work of reaming these holes.

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