The one I'm building is right out of the "VolksPlane" assembly manual. Epoxy a 1.5" x 1.5" x .75" block of spruce to the fuselage frame, drill a 25" hole through it and the skin. Using .25" nylon tubing, run it into the block (should press fit into block). For the static port (this is my favorite part!), epoxy a disk made from an aluminum can over the hole and a small hole in it. I like the idea of using a Coors label. It's "different" looking and gives it a unique touch! If you don't like Coors, use Foster's. If you don't drink at all, use a Pepsi or Coke label.
"This is a great day for France!" --President Richard Nixon while attending Charles De Gaulle's funeral. Truer words were never spoken! -------Original Message------- From: KRnet List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Sunday, January 11, 2004 10:03:19 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR>KR static system el cheapo The rivet called out, .....42BS...., only has a grip length of 1/8". Seems you would want something longer, like a 46 (3/16" grip) or 48 (1/4" grip). This size might work on 0.020" aluminum but it looks a little short for 3/32" plywood. I would insert the rivet after applying a little epoxy/flox, pull just enough to start a flare on the end (or maybe not pull at all) and knock the mandrel out. Ken Jones Sharonville, OH _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html .
