---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/10/18: 9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:01 AM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build (loctupdave) 2. 09:17 AM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build (Larry Cottrell) 3. 09:17 AM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build (John Fitt) 4. 09:33 AM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build (John Fitt) 5. 10:00 AM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (Pfatchantz) 6. 10:37 AM - Re: New Video (west1m) 7. 11:45 AM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build (loctupdave) 8. 11:45 AM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (loctupdave) 9. 01:34 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build (George Alexander) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:50 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build From: "loctupdave" does anyone know what purpose this tab serves. I plan to cover this into a full canopy and it will be in the way. My thought is to cut it off. distant pic (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab_zpsstruv6nl.jpg.html) up close (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab%20close%20up_zpsslfb55xw.jpg.html) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484742#484742 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:17:48 AM PST US From: Larry Cottrell Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build I believe that it was intended for the enrichner lever. Larry On Sat, Nov 10, 2018 at 9:05 AM loctupdave wrote: > > does anyone know what purpose this tab serves. I plan to cover this into a > full canopy and it will be in the way. My thought is to cut it off. > > distant pic > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab_zpsstruv6nl.jpg.html) > > up close > > ( > http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab%20close%20up_zpsslfb55xw.jpg.html > ) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484742#484742 > > -- *The older I get, the less tolerant I am of those who are intolerant of others.* *If you forward this email, or any part of it, please remove my email address before sending.* ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:17:54 AM PST US From: John Fitt Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build I think this was meant for a remote choke lever. After painting and covering my fs ll fuselage cage I then began adding all the interior items... and then wished that I had planned ahead. Small tabs could have been added for mounting floor panels, windscreen and windows, etc. I used a throttle quadrant that really would have been a simpler install if only there was a mounting tab... Is yours a fs l or ll ? The fs ll has a 1/2 horizontal tube that runs just in front of where the 5tail boom spar attaches; the fabric seat swoops under this. I was contacted by Kolb Co. several years ago advising that the tube welds were cracking and a sliding splice would allow movement but still support the fabric. I saw a need for 4 additional pulleys to raise the rudder/elevator cables as they entered the tail boom. This sliding splice was part of my new pulley housing...much easier before paint and fabric. Also, the center wing gap seal would be a good place to look at. Check with Kolb regarding the horizontal tube modification. John Fitt Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 8:01 AM, loctupdave wrote: > > > does anyone know what purpose this tab serves. I plan to cover this into a full canopy and it will be in the way. My thought is to cut it off. > > distant pic > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab_zpsstruv6nl.jpg.html) > > up close > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab%20close%20up_zpsslfb55xw.jpg.html) > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484742#484742 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:33:56 AM PST US From: John Fitt Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build I think this was meant for a remote choke lever. After painting and covering my fs ll fuselage cage I then began adding all the interior items... and then wished that I had planned ahead. Small tabs could have been added for mounting floor panels, windscreen and windows, etc. I used a throttle quadrant that really would have been a simpler install if only there was a mounting tab... Is yours a fs l or ll ? The fs ll has a 1/2 horizontal tube that runs just in front of where the 5tail boom spar attaches; the fabric seat swoops under this. I was contacted by Kolb Co. several years ago advising that the tube welds were cracking and a sliding splice would allow movement but still support the fabric. I saw a need for 4 additional pulleys to raise the rudder/elevator cables as they entered the tail boom. This sliding splice was part of my new pulley housing...much easier before paint and fabric. Also, the center wing gap seal would be a good place to look at. Check with Kolb regarding the horizontal tube modification. John Fitt Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2018, at 8:01 AM, loctupdave wrote: > > > does anyone know what purpose this tab serves. I plan to cover this into a full canopy and it will be in the way. My thought is to cut it off. > > distant pic > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab_zpsstruv6nl.jpg.html) > > up close > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab%20close%20up_zpsslfb55xw.jpg.html) > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484742#484742 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:00:43 AM PST US From: Pfatchantz Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure Manual choke...attaches there.. Interestingly I took the semi enclosure off of the James Tripp Firestar I I and am pondering a similar notion..The problem I see with the very simple Firefly design on the FSII is the fuselage angle change near the front sea t.. About a hundred bucks is the usual cost of making the Firefly semi full enclosure. Quite simple to do..Build the bow and supports then lay the lexa n over the nose cone and the bow...mark the cuts and get rid of the excess so the sheet is easier to handle..cut it with straight tin snips..good pair ..Once the fit is established, then use an angle grinder to smooth the edge s...attach the rubber weather seal to the front with black 3m weather seala nt..I think that is what it is called ...nasty stuff...so dry fit the rubbe r seal and run masking tape just above to protect getting the goo where it is not wanted..Remember that the canopy is not attached anywhere save the a ngle aluminum on the left side..angle al that runs along the top longeron.. also attach to the nose cone..but no further than about 10 am so the canop y can be raised to get in...lastly attach the second angle al to the right side of the lexan , running front to the end of the lexan...to that angle i n the front ...attach a tab to which you have welded a tapered rod of an i nch or so...then drill a hole in the tab that holds the nose cone ..the tap ered rod slides in there for the lexan sheet will flex enough to allow it to fit..make a latch near the rear...and some sort of rod to hold the canop y up when entering...I did not and simply allow my head to hold it open for entry and exit on one build but added the rod on the second... Clear as mud??? Pics enclosed..also one of my mountain bike brake assy.. and I kept making axle attach brackets til I got the wheels to stand tall a nd not splayed...though they may look splayed in the pics... Remember also that the canopy needs to clear the wing leading edge...a little trimming ma y be necessary.. Gear legs were straight... I say semi/full for it is not total but very good for the purpose given the need to hold weight. Last time I bought a 1/16th(do not think it was 1/ 32 nd? ) inch sheet of lexan , it was in the 70 to 80 dollar range..and the aluminum bow was from scrap and the angle that ridges the top of the fusel age from the instrument panel to the back was from the salvage yard.. By th e way, I passed my supplier, then Bruce Plastic in Gallatin,Tenn.. on to Tr avis..while it was not convenient , he used their prices to leverage better ones from his supplier... Herb Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. =90=90=90=90=90=90=90 Original Me ssage =90=90=90=90=90=90=90 On Saturday, November 10, 2018 10:01 AM, loctupdave wr ote: > > does anyone know what purpose this tab serves. I plan to cover this into a full canopy and it will be in the way. My thought is to cut it off. > > distant pic > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab_zpsstruv6nl.jpg.html) > > up close > > (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/dngspot/media/tab close up_zpsslfb55xw. jpg.html) > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484742#484742 > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:37:15 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: New Video From: "west1m" Larry, thanks for the insite. I just finished making a piece for behind the seat while waiting to hear from Kolb. I will have to try it out with just the windshield first before I mount the back and sides. Maybe that is all I need. I do have pictures of a heat system for the rotax that someone (you?) posted in the past that I would use. -------- West1m Hastings, MN Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484751#484751 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:45:06 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build From: "loctupdave" Thanks John. My Firestar is a fs2. As for the choke, my engine has them, but they will not be used, as there is a priming system. I have a Quick Silver that has this system, when I built the engine and carb, I removed the choke and used gasket maker to plug the hole. With the priming system give it a couple squirts and she starts up in a couple of pulls. As for the floor the front is done. Im not sure if I will floor the back. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484752#484752 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 11:45:54 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure From: "loctupdave" looks pretty good to me. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484753#484753 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:34:44 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build From: "George Alexander" loctupdave wrote: > does anyone know what purpose this tab serves. I plan to cover this into a full canopy and it will be in the way. My thought is to cut it off. > > distant pic > > It would seem to be the attach point for the pulley for the pull start. See attached photo. -------- George Alexander FS II R503 E-LSA N709FS http://www.oh2fly.net Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=484757#484757 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/20150528_104046_medium_126.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.