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.
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Looking good!
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Nice job! Yes, It is enjoyable.
I'm a little bit ahead but not by much.
I need to start a thread on my build as well...
"Somebody said that carrier pilots were the best in the world, and they must be or there wouldn't be any of them left alive." Ernie Pyle
Brett Butler
Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Funny..... im finding that, as I also posted it, the first photo is usually from that perspective. Getting that stuff installed is so gratifying and it seems most people agree. That photo, from whoever it comes, never gets old. Always fun to see so keep em coming.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Yep, that photo brings back memories of when I was at that same stage in April 2017. Enjoy the journey, it'll be worth it in the end, no doubt about it.
David
SS7 Builder
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Most of us would not use the foam from what I read in another thread. Balsa Wood is the recommended material. The foam is really soft, like a Cheetos Puff. Until it gets covered with Hysol it is succeptible to hangar rash. If you chose Oratex fabric, it will melt easily when subject to the heat used to install the fabric.
Eddie Forward
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Garmin G3X
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
I would also recommend use balsa
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Finally got a chance to get back at it after almost 2 weeks without touching the poor thing. Fit and bonded all the ribs for the elevator, rudder, vertical, and horizontal. Still have to do the stiffeners and foam end pieces. I have to say it was kind of annoying how bad most of the ribs were warped. It made it difficult to mount them straight but I think the stiffeners will help once they're on. Glad to have one of the bigger "hysoling" projects done. I think in the future I would add the stiffeners before bonding the ribs.
Re: The tundrafox S7 STi build
Nothing gets past him!
All the builds are super helpful. I've been referencing the dual sti build thread quite a bit and will be on yours now that I have come across it.
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