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  1. 01-19-2019, 07:42 AM #1
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Oil cooler scoop cleaned up a bit. 7.1 oz! Wet layup, not vacuum bagged.
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  2. 01-27-2019, 07:12 PM #2
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    Laid up the boot cowl mold today. Took a little longer than I thought. The white part on the plug is flanging material to make it possible to vacuum bag the part.
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Awesome!!! In the air when it warms up!!
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Enjoying your build and your fabricating work.
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  5. 01-28-2019, 08:33 AM #5
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    Hey Meyer, Where were you... 😂
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Nice, glad to hear there is some real research behind the placement of the vg's
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  7. 02-11-2019, 06:11 PM #7
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Here’s the link. Pretty good before and after data points. This vid made my decision for me.

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  8. 02-18-2019, 02:07 PM #8
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    Default Re: Jeffs 340 Kitfox

    Upper cowl mold! Even has the oil check door built in 😐
    And the oil cooler intake with bell mouth!
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  9. 02-23-2019, 03:58 PM #9
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    Engine back on! Not too much more before engine run!
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