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1. 09:00 AM - Re: Re: Kolbd deatil photos (Stuart Harner)
2. 09:29 AM - Re: Re: Kolbd deatil photos (Frank)
3. 09:41 AM - Re: Kolbd deatil photos (Ducati SS)
4. 03:15 PM - Re: Kolbd deatil photos (Richard Pike)
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| Subject: | Re: Kolbd deatil photos |
Helpful, YES! WOW, what nice work you do.
Thanks so much for posting these. I have downloaded them all and saved them
for reference material.
I too, did not like the idea of permanently attaching the nose, nor resting
my feet on the fiberglass. My solution was to install nut plates on an
aluminum angle and then rivet that to the inside (vertical) wall of the two
square cross tubes. This allows me to use #10 stainless large head screws
and fender washers to attach the nose.
The fiberglass did not fit very well and when I tightened up the screws it
caused the bottom edge to bow upward. I solved this by making a floor plate
out of 1/8 plywood and using it as a spacer between the fiberglass and the
fuselage.
This solved two problems at once. It made the nose fit much better and it
took the stress of my feet off of the fiberglass.
Downside: It added a little weight I will endeavor to make this up
elsewhere.
I would very much like to see some detail of how you attached the fabric to
the upper longerons. I can see the tapes you applied in the photos of the
inside of the cockpit.
You did such a nice job of gluing and wrapping the fabric around surfaces, I
cannot quite see the details. Which of course is the point isn't it?
What finishing system did you use, and how many coats?
Thanks for everything,
Stuart
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ducati SS
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:02 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolbd deatil photos
OK photos posted
This is my Firefly , Part construction kit and part quick build, Brian built
the wing structure almost to quick build specs. He could not do the rigging
portion as I already had the rest of the airplane built. Please ignore the
incorrect fasteners, I am making some changes and many of the bolts are
temporary. The structure and rigging is as last flown, hope this helps
Stuart or any other Firefly builders.
Mods. I did not like the supplied throttle so I fabricated the one
pictured.
Notice the small screws on the interior nose cone supports and the exterior
bottom - no need to drill rivets for removal.
Modified rudder horn, for clearance.
I have seen a number of spark plug cap retention methods but they all
required consumables. Composite rod has a sleeve glued on recoil end and
tight fitting o rings to secure rod - slide o rings down rod for removal.
Nylon spacers at wing strut attach points to help prevent wear from sliding
and vibration - inspection rings for future opening and covers.
Many bolts ( as seen on intake manifold ) and axles are Titanium, Al. lock
nuts on shear only fasteners.
9 volt battery powers Belite instruments.
A few others that I will post at a later date.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=417280#417280
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| Subject: | Re: Kolbd deatil photos |
Hi
If your floor plate is made from
Alum instead of wood it makes a good
Ground plane for the radio--So i've ben told--
Seems likes my radio works better that way.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 22, 2014, at 11:00 AM, "Stuart Harner" <stuart@harnerfarm.net> wrote:
>
> Helpful, YES! WOW, what nice work you do.
>
> Thanks so much for posting these. I have downloaded them all and saved them
> for reference material.
>
> I too, did not like the idea of permanently attaching the nose, nor resting
> my feet on the fiberglass. My solution was to install nut plates on an
> aluminum angle and then rivet that to the inside (vertical) wall of the two
> square cross tubes. This allows me to use #10 stainless large head screws
> and fender washers to attach the nose.
>
> The fiberglass did not fit very well and when I tightened up the screws it
> caused the bottom edge to bow upward. I solved this by making a floor plate
> out of 1/8 plywood and using it as a spacer between the fiberglass and the
> fuselage.
>
> This solved two problems at once. It made the nose fit much better and it
> took the stress of my feet off of the fiberglass.
>
> Downside: It added a little weight I will endeavor to make this up
> elsewhere.
>
> I would very much like to see some detail of how you attached the fabric to
> the upper longerons. I can see the tapes you applied in the photos of the
> inside of the cockpit.
>
> You did such a nice job of gluing and wrapping the fabric around surfaces, I
> cannot quite see the details. Which of course is the point isn't it?
>
> What finishing system did you use, and how many coats?
>
> Thanks for everything,
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ducati SS
> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:02 AM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolbd deatil photos
>
>
> OK photos posted
>
> This is my Firefly , Part construction kit and part quick build, Brian built
> the wing structure almost to quick build specs. He could not do the rigging
> portion as I already had the rest of the airplane built. Please ignore the
> incorrect fasteners, I am making some changes and many of the bolts are
> temporary. The structure and rigging is as last flown, hope this helps
> Stuart or any other Firefly builders.
> Mods. I did not like the supplied throttle so I fabricated the one
> pictured.
> Notice the small screws on the interior nose cone supports and the exterior
> bottom - no need to drill rivets for removal.
> Modified rudder horn, for clearance.
> I have seen a number of spark plug cap retention methods but they all
> required consumables. Composite rod has a sleeve glued on recoil end and
> tight fitting o rings to secure rod - slide o rings down rod for removal.
> Nylon spacers at wing strut attach points to help prevent wear from sliding
> and vibration - inspection rings for future opening and covers.
> Many bolts ( as seen on intake manifold ) and axles are Titanium, Al. lock
> nuts on shear only fasteners.
> 9 volt battery powers Belite instruments.
> A few others that I will post at a later date.
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=417280#417280
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Kolbd deatil photos |
I will take some close up photos of the areas you request this weekend ( need my
helper) and add description of the process when I post them. Any other items
you would like close ups of let me know before Sat. Good luck with your project.
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| Subject: | Re: Kolbd deatil photos |
Ducati SS wrote:
> Thanks to all
>
> Yes I had help, but after all her time and effort to post the photos I an not
about to complain.
>
> I agree the plastic clamps are near useless, I will be replacing them with steel.
>
> Great idea with the aluminum fuel line, never even crossed my mind. I will plan
to make the change if I ever get caught up with my other projects. For now
I prefer the urethane over the neoprene for this application. I have a coil of
urethane and replace the line each spring.
If you have a huge supply of urethane tubing for free or almost, then it is a reasonable
option, but buying and using a dozen or two small hose clamps is a waste
of weight and money. Use safety wire instead. Never had any problems with
it if you are using good quality urethane. Instructions & pictures at the bottom
of the page here:
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/pg13.html
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
My soul shall be joyful in the LORD; It shall rejoice in His salvation. Psalm 35:9
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