---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 10/04/22: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:41 PM - Re: Phazer conversion for Firestar 2 (chic) 2. 10:52 PM - Re: Phazer conversion for Firestar 2 (chic) 3. 11:22 PM - Cheap Home Depot VG's (chic) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:41:13 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Phazer conversion for Firestar 2 From: "chic" Sorry Guys, Shortly after my post on 9 July I suffered a detached retina in my left eye and havent actually had a chance to get her off the ground yet. Took her to Kingman airport twice to fly it and both times 40-50 degree crosswinds gusting 20-25 mph and didnt want to do first flights under those conditions. Soon as I get the eye straightened up Ill put her in the air and let you know how she does. Here is pic of SPG4 gearbox on my rig. I will take some closer pics and post here tomorrow Chic Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508018#508018 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220915_092451_145.jpeg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:52:21 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Phazer conversion for Firestar 2 From: "chic" another pic Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508019#508019 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220910_122900_162.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220910_122917_208.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220910_122847_333.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220915_092430_284.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220910_122917_127.jpeg ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:22:36 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Cheap Home Depot VG's From: "chic" I have posted this on a couple other forum/websites but cannot remember if I ever posted this here.... Easy, Cheap VGs. They take about 2-3 seconds to make one and cost about 3 cents each. They are very durable and flexible. I put these on my Citabria 15 years ago and they worked out very well! This stuff is 5/8 polycarbonate (lexan) that you can buy at Home Depot for about $3 for an 8 foot stick. It will make 96 VGs. Simply use tinsnips to cut 1 pieces. Then trim about 1/8 off one side to make 1/2 tall. Then cut diagonal on 1/2 side leaving about 1/8 on end. If you cut diagonal the entire length it will leave sharp point that will poke anything that touches it.(fingers, fabric) You can make both left and right hand units. Clean mounting surfaces with denatured alcohol and temporarily attach with 3m double stick tape. The tape is temporary so you can fly it and make any changes before permanently glue in place. You can look online to find recommendations for placement on your aircraft. The adhesive I used for permanent is LEXEL. Bought it at Tru Value for about $7 a tube....flexible and strong! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=508020#508020 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220202_111932_527.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220202_113324_132.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220202_113403_100.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220202_113434_174.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220202_113507_165.jpeg http://forums.matronics.com//files/resized_20220208_203004_172.jpeg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.