On 9/29/2013 9:31 PM, Phillip Matheson wrote:
> I attended the Australian AusFly weekend a week or so ago and my KR2
> clocked over it's 500 hours mark on arrival at the fly in.
>
> I now have 507 hours on the clock.
> The VW type 4 belt drive 100hp is running the best for some time. I
> was always concerned with the twin 150 CD carbs operation as it had an
> unusual sound and ( hard to explain) roughness at FULL throttle. I
> purchased TWO new old stock Carbs from the UK EBay over hauled them,
> and found that the original carbs had two different metering needles
> in them. One exhaust was always darker in colour than the other. I
> got a new needle from the UK the same number as the grey running
> exhaust, the engine is now,so far is great.
>
> Building up date
>
> KR2SS.
>
> The 0200 in stripped down, I have all the parts with new pistons and
> gudgeon pins fitted, it has been balanced, and will need assembly
> soon. Still thinking about professional assembled Certified engine or
> just do it all my self cost ( $6000 labour to certify or even $4000
> as assembled Experiment engine by a professional) need the to make an
> engine mount and cowl.
>
> I made new wing templates and set the fuse up level. got out the old
> laser and set the rear spar in position and glues it into place.
>
> I have filled the marks in the fuse ply from all the staples and dints
> removing the staples, I will have to invert the fuse soon to seal the
> ply and get ready for under coat
> .
> I now have a complete fuselage and will start on panel next i hope.
>
> I am looking at seat design now, and want something that is much more
> comfortable then the sling seat in my KR2.
>
> I may just add another page or two to my existing web page to include
> my KR2SS, but have not yet done so. http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/
>
> All the best to you all.
>
> Safe flying and may you always have a tail wind.
>
> Phil Matheson
>
> How did you fill the staple marks, Virg
>
>
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