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    Default The tundrafox S7 STi build

    Hey guys, I posted on the FB page but I figured I'd post here too. The kit has arrived and the build has officially started! If you're interested in following the progress, I created an Instagram account for it called @tundrafox_build. I'll be posting there for the most part, maybe on here a little bit too.

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    Default Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build

    Just followed over on Instragram. Good luck!

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    Default Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build

    I believe you will get a lot more, relevant help if you post here. This forum is categorized, searchable, and the first place most people come for help or to give good tips/advice. Just sayin.
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    Agreed with Jim. Congrats on receiving the kit. I just started on mine as well!! The guys here are super helpful and in addition Id love to keep up with your build!

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    Default Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build

    Thanks guys, I fully intend on getting my technical information and advice from here but just using Instagram to post regular content and updates for the people who just like watching the progress that might not have an interest or need for the forums.

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    Default Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build

    Alright guys, I'm caving. I will just suck it up and learn how to post to forums. I've been working diligently on the build and do feel like it's coming along but still have a long way to go. I've just hit 60 build hours and have the rudder pedals, control column, push rods, and some other minor stuff all done. I've had to skip around a couple things while waiting on some missing horizontal ribs. Really enjoying it so far though.
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    Door frames and side stringers are in! I'm kinda glad that's out of the way, it was one of the more confusing things for me so far. Of course it makes sense now after I'm all done. Fortunately my ever-curious assistant was there to guide me. I'm hoping to do the doors and start on the tail access cover within the next couple of days but that might have to get put on hold until after a checkride this weekend. Pesky responsibilities always getting in the way....

    DesertFox thanks, I consider myself lucky to be in Anchorage so close to Reeve's, Northern Lights, and AIH (my 3 go-to's) but that's good to know and I'll certainly keep them in mind.

    Meyer good luck, you're going to have a blast! If you need a detailed picture of anything before I cover, let me know.
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    Default Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build

    Looking good. Like the jig for drilling roll pins. I could have used that device. The heat shrink doesn’t come in the kit as I recall so an assortment of different sizes is very handy.
    I ordered a couple times throughout my build from SteinAir in Minnesota. Received it quickly along with a fair amount of shielded wire for avionics and lights. Keep after it. Lots of fun building for you very soon in the process.


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    Looks good! My kit arrives soon so I am following this.

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    Default Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build

    Rudder cables are swaged and in. I still have to find the heat shrink tubing or pick some up if it's not in the parts. Finished up the rudder pedal adjustment levers and detent brackets, mounted the bottom stringer, and fitted the side stringers. About to crack the 100 hour mark, getting there slowly but surely.
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