First, Build a Shed

[PapuaPilot]

Happy anticipation! Let us know when you get your KF.

[Av8r3400]

Very nice looking shed.

I read this hoping you weren't going to say you would build your plane in there…

[TahoeTim]

You have way more patience than me. I would have rented a mini storage or order a Tuff Shed and have it dropped in the yard the next day

[colospace]

Carl,
Having previously lived in the DFW area for 10 years (and being married to a native Texan so we visit there often), all I have to say is your obviously a smart man. I see a nice Kitfox coming forth from that garage. (Nice bike by the way.)

[Esser]

Very nice looking shed.

I read this hoping you weren't going to say you would build your plane in there…

I had the same thought.

Your garage looks like a nice work space though. Much more spacious than my tiny 20X20. I take my hat off to the guys who do it in a one car garage. I would have never believed that was possible.


Looking forward to watching your progress.

[TahoeTim]

That bike may turn into a rotax engine, LOL

[Cherrybark]

It is a nice amount of room but the clutter of construction hasn't started. At some point my wife may have to chalk a "Do Not Cross" line to preserve the space for her Explorer.

The bike is a Triumph Bonneville, the model I lusted after when putting around on a Honda 350 in the early 70s.

[Cherrybark]

I was pretty pleased that my major "getting ready" projects were completed just a few weeks before the estimated delivery date. Then those imps, who just can't stand for everything to fall neatly into place, raised their ugly heads. The Kitfox factory received a batch of spars that weren't up to their high standards so my delivery date has been pushed out a few weeks. As I commented to Debra, I truly appreciate their commitment to quality and the wait won't be that long.

Meanwhile, part of the pile of lumber was turned into rotisseries for the wings. The 1 1/2" PVC pipes are waiting until they can be matched with the spacing of the spars.

[Cherrybark]

I still need a rotisserie for the fuselage and like this very attractive design from Kebopa3's build thread. I have not found dimensions of the fuselage online and am hoping someone can provide approximate measurements after looking at his stand. If I have the general height of his nose and tail supports and an estimated length between them, I can build the basic stand then complete the final assembly when the kit arrives.

Kebopa3 hasn't been active on the site for several months so I haven't tried messaging him directly. I though about a "Fuselage Dimension" thread but am leaning towards documenting a complete build on this thread. Admittedly that seems awfully ambitious for a guy who doesn't even have a kit yet. But having a group of friends watching over my shoulder will be great motivation.