Hoenshell's Build

[efwd]

With Oratex it would be a no brainer. I have concerns with the seat belt interference myself.

[jiott]

I respectfully disagree. Moving the tank about 1" toward the pilot is much easier; there are no complications, no fabric work, no touch-up, no welding on tank or airframe. See my photos below. I simply added a bolt-on aluminum bar across the top mounting tabs. Then drilled this bar for the new adel clamp locations-easy peasy.

[efwd]

I respectfully agree... Nice work Jim, I think that is what I would do also.

[Hoenshell]

I respectfully appreciate your comments. I guess it's good to have multiple options. I believe I've decided to move the tank inboard to meet the drain opening. I didn't cover this plane and have little experience with fabric repair, or changes in this case. I've done some fitting with the seat pan and seat belt and seem like everything will fit with maybe some minor contact between the tank and passenger seat belt. Good for me, I will be in the other seat.

[Hoenshell]

I will definitely continue to post things that might provide value to readers here on TeamKitfox and in this thread; although, if you are interested in following my build progress more closely you can find me here...



https://www.facebook.com/groups/doghouse/

[fathom]

Just joined-Lots of great photos! Thanks for opening it up to others, this will definitely be great going forward with our IV build. Best of luck!!

[Hoenshell]

This method of holding my cowlings on, tight and together while still being able to manipulate the positioning is working out pretty good for me so far.