KRnet> Counterweight weight

2023-01-07 Thread Brett Lombardi via KRnet
KR builders, I’m using lead for for my aileron counterweights, attached to a steel L bracket and cutting holes in the bottom of wing to fit between the piano hinge mounting plate (spruce) and rear wing spars. Before I cut off anymore of the lead, does anyone know what the weight of the counterweigh

KRnet> Access panels

2022-11-30 Thread Brett Lombardi via KRnet
KR guys, Looking for (4) access doors for my KR. Two for the wing tanks, one for the header tank and one for the oil dipstick. I know I can make them but would rather buy water/critter proof access panels. thanks, Brett Lombardi N718KR -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.

KRnet> Wing stubs

2022-10-30 Thread Brett Lombardi via KRnet
Hi KR builders, I’ve foamed in my wing stubs and wondering if I need to cover the foam with anything before fiberglass, ie layer of micro balloons? Or just fiberglass? Thanks, Brett N718KR -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet

KRnet> Ailerons

2022-09-21 Thread Brett Lombardi via KRnet
KR builders, Any tips on the ailerons? Seems like it would be easier to put the internal blocking in first before closing up the wings, then cutting out the ailerons afterwards. Thanks, Brett 80% completed N718KR -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/kr

KRnet> Wing tank fittings

2022-08-12 Thread Brett Lombardi via KRnet
I’m building a pair of fiberglass wing tanks and looking for the fuel tank fittings. Have searched Spruce, Wag, Amazon, Summit Racing, etc. with too many options. Anyone have specific advice on fittings/kits/attachments for fiberglass wing tanks that they have used? Thanks, Brett Lombardi N718KR -