Originally Posted by
mkjohnston
Hey hsukaria, what engine are you planing to use in your Kavalier? I am going to build her as lite as possible as I am using CA and some epoxy here and there. I will let you know how it comes out. I have three rolls of MonoKote for my covering scheme. The only I haven figured out yet is what types of paint to use on the cowl. My builder side says to construct the cowl out of balsa and the other says Krylon spray on paint ha.
Thanks
Michael
I have a few choices, but most likely a Super Tigre G51. I also have an OS 46SF, so either one, they weigh the same with same performance. If the build comes out real light, less than 4 pounds, I can try a Fox 40 small-case, that is about the same weight as the OS 35AX.
I think Fiberglass Specialties makes a fiberglass cowl for the Kavalier if you don't like the plastic one. I don't have experience with plastic cowls, I will try it and see. I like planes that have the cowl built up from wood that is integral to the fuselage, like the original Kaos, UltraSport, even the Sig Wonder. That gives the cleanest lines, IMHO. But the Kavalier has the funky engine mounting at 45 degrees, but maybe that can still be built up from balsa blocks if you are so inclined. Hmmm, maybe I will consider that for my Kavalier build.