status of current build

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:38 pm

adding pics of current build. this will be cont powered, long fuse, cowings are also complete.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:06 pm

cont engine mount tac weld fixture.

danoliver · Post by **danoliver** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 9:52 am

It looks like you and I are at about the same stage. Where are you located? I'm in Cincinnati Ohio. Would be cool to get together.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:22 am

im in wichita, ks. do u have pics?

danoliver · Post by **danoliver** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:19 pm

I do.
Here’s a few.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:56 pm

very nice work!! can't wait to see it flying. this one i am building is my 7th. i still need to build some of the tail feathers.

tom kreiner · Post by **tom kreiner** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:03 pm

Dan,

Beautiful work, and beautiful work,a ship!

What is the angled blue steel strap at the rear end of the plywood on the S’board side of the fuselage?

danoliver · Post by **danoliver** » Mon Feb 15, 2021 5:44 am

SEVENTH BUILD!
At some point I think you can no longer call it amateur built ha ha.
Could we get a photo montage of your life's work?

Tom, the blue fitting is just a U shaped strap for attaching a seat belt to.
Also, I was asked in a PM about the cable clamps on the center section cross bracing. These are temporary hardware store clamps, the airworthy versions will be swaged.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:13 am

fuel tank complete and ready for filler neck. tank has stesrman type fuel gage.

taildrags · Post by **taildrags** » Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:12 am

Which epoxy resin did you use on the fuel tank? Do you plan to run auto gas?

Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR
Air Camper NX41CC, A75 power, avgas

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:51 am

polyester resin; non-alcohol fuels. i have built a few tanks like this with great results.

taildrags · Post by **taildrags** » Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:44 pm

OK. It's the alcohol blended autofuels that can cause problems. Sounds like you're all over it!

-Oscar

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:08 am

used top from a dried can of pvc glue for filler neck and cap. plywood template is the master tool for all the top division work

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Thu Feb 25, 2021 10:58 am

the loop is where the small chain will be attached.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Sun Mar 14, 2021 7:30 pm

these are the hardest parts to make on the entire airplane; but got them done

jdoucet · Post by **jdoucet** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:16 pm

These are beautiful builds. It's almost a shame that we have to cover them to make them fly.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:33 pm

that is very true

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:58 pm

completed tail feather fitting and rigging today. it was a productive day.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:40 pm

started covering today

KenBickers · Post by **KenBickers** » Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:28 pm

Congratulations!! It's a great feeling to be at the covering stage. Suddenly the light at the end of the tunnel seems much brighter.

Cheers, Ken

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:31 pm

all true! its a fun build!

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:46 pm

continuing to cover; tail feathers are almost done.

taildrags · Post by **taildrags** » Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:50 pm

Careful... I see you've got that plane inverted. Note that the Air Camper is Normal category and only good for negative 1.52 G ;o)

-Oscar Z.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:41 am

sure is easier to cover the bottom upside down though

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 4:54 pm

continuing covering, fuse, tail feathers,

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:55 pm

PoconoJohn · Post by **PoconoJohn** » Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:18 am

danoliver wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:19 pm I do.
Here’s a few.

Oh gosh Danoliver! That's beautiful! Don't ever cover it!

John C

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Wed May 05, 2021 8:41 pm

making small amounts of progress every day.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Fri May 07, 2021 8:21 am

installing tail group next

Richard Roller · Post by **Richard Roller** » Fri May 07, 2021 7:23 pm

Nice!

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Thu May 20, 2021 7:49 pm

more progress

Piper · Post by **Piper** » Tue May 25, 2021 5:46 pm

doug bryant wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:56 pm very nice work!! can't wait to see it flying. this one i am building is my 7th. i still need to build some of the tail feathers.

I think one of my former employers bought avionics from the same place you did! (The local photocopy-shop.)

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:44 pm

engine instl started.

doug bryant · Post by **doug bryant** » Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:02 pm

completed more on engine, covered ailerons, wing ready for cover.

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