If you can make a composite tank so it comes out easily I guess it would
be as good as aluminum. The key issue is being able to take it out to
get to things below it like brakes, behind the panel area, behind the
firewall area, etc. Getting upside down head first in a KR is damn near
impossible a
Original Message
What would be a good procedure for removing existing fuselage skin and leave
surfaces good for applying new skin?
If you must remove the skin, try using a steam iron. let it set on the first
part of the area you want to remove and when it gets real hot, just use a
wedge to li
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What would be a good procedure for removing existing fuselage skin and leave
surfaces good for applying new skin?
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I would cut the ply out between the 5/8" spruce and then use a Dotco type
grinder to get is close. Maybe use a block sander with about
DON'T, spend the time finishing the project and go FLY, Virg
On 11/6/2010 3:22 PM, ttcse/Tom wrote:
> What would be a good procedure for removing existing fuselage skin and leave
> surfaces good for applying new skin?
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What would be a good procedure for removing existing fuselage skin and leave
surfaces good for applying new skin?
> The Bad -
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> 2. The builder did really nice work on the spruce. Something was lost
> in translation on the fuselage skin and it was not installed correctly. It
> should
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From: Steve Glover
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I know. It is stronger as well but the mahogany looks nicer i
I have flown with an aluminum tank in my KR-2. I needed a bigger tank so I
made one using composite materials. There was always a smell of fuel inside
the plane with the metal tank but not with my epoxy lined carbon fiber gas
tank. My neighbor with his Aeronca had that problem so he laid up glass
a
I know. It is stronger as well but the mahogany looks nicer if you intend on
leaving the interior exposed.
Regards,
Steve
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Birch is an acceptable plywood for the KR series. It was sold in
the wood kit, Virg
\On 11/6/2010 12:14 AM, I FLY KRs wrote:
> Netter's,
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> I have a standard KR-2 project for sale. This is a great start on a build
> for not a lot of cash.
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> The Bad -
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Hi there, has anyone installed the Dynon autopilot servos into a KR?
If you have I'd love to hear how it went, how it flies and maybe some
mounting photos.
Cheers,
Paul Smith
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
pk.sm...@bigpond.net.au
http://kr2spacemodulator.blogspot.com/
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