Hi to all. Its been a while since I've been here. Life is finally letting up. I'm finally seeing enough light at the end of the tunnel that a KR build looks to be in my future again, and I have some questions I'll pose as I plan out how I want to go about this. One of the things which has always bothered me about the KR is, of course, the"Banana Boat" issue. I'm in currently contact with Mark Lougheed regarding the articles he's published on this issue. One of the other considerations I have is this: why not build the frame and forego the plywood, instead skinning the boat in the same manner as the Dan Diehl wing skins? I'm up for any input on this. >From what I can see it has the advantage of 1) reducing the torque and shear stresses inherent in the prescribed method, 2) allows for changing the width of the plane more easily and 3) eliminates the banana boat problem entirely. At question is the strength and weight penalties. I look forward to hear from any/all of you. (Puts om my thickest skin in preparation for the worst)
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