Don't worry about duplicating the parts...I threw in one of my CD that has all that done for you...enjoy.

Pedro

Yea, I know the nose gear coil is backwards. Did it on purpose to clear the retract housing. If your turn it around, it won't retract fully.

I fly off a paved surface, so it will not be an issue. Done it before.

If I had an MK kit I would build it. Why own it if you don't? Make patterns for everything first.

I have no idea what series the Spring Airs are. Bought on ebay cheap and they were brand new and fit. They seem to be a good match to Rhom Airs size wise.

I did the wing fillets (what a pain in the @$$) last weekend. Pretty close to glassing now. Plan to use polyester like the old days. It sands so easy compared to epoxy.

Jeff

Hi All,

Here is a picture of my Curare which was made ready to cover by Steve Byrum. It has an OS-91 and weighs 6 lb 11oz ready to fly. The wing is the standard Curare wing and it has more than enough power. I use it for Senior Pattern competition to try and beat Bruce Underwood. Nice Plane!

The one with the long AMA number is Steve Byrums. This one is a bit closer to 7 lbs. Both fly quite well.

Ed Hartley

wow, great plane and very pro construction!!!!!
Please post more pics often....

Ed H,
Are those fiberglassed or just monokote covered? They look great!

Ed J

Both are Monocote, Is there any other way! <GRIN>. I like wooden airplanes and Monocote is so much easier than silkspan and talcom powder and/or fiverglass. It also makes it so easy to repair when you have a accident.

Ed H

Well, it's been one year now to get to this point... primer. Ready for paint finally. Things always seem to get in the way and being OCD about my building doesn't help.

Here are some pics of the plane prior to final color application.

Plan to work on laying out the scheme on the plane this weekend. Will be too windy to fly likely this weekend.

Jeff

Looking Great!!

Looking great Jeff! There's lots of inspiration at casniffer's image database.

Beautiful plane, Ed. That is amazingly light for a design that usually weighs over 7lbs. Where does Steve cut the weight? Of course, no retracts account for around a pound, I guess.

David

If you keep the foam and 'glass well away from the airframe the retract equipped ones come out about 6lb 12oz without really trying.
Evan.

Hey, there Jeff, your plane looks just like the one I used to fly. Good to see you are using the air brake on the wing. It works. If you need help wirh a paint design, just let the old man know. Dad

White base coat on. I forgot how much I hate painting! Argh! What a PITA.

Here is my proposed paint scheme. White, Red, Blue and Silver.

Now all I need is some 1/8" fine line tape.

I ran my Jett Fire 90 yesterday; HOLYSHIZEL! 16,000 rpm blubbering rich on an 11-7 break in prop. I am thinking at this rate the 11-9 will turn 15,000 easy in the air. Should be fast to say the least.

Maybe do some color application this weekend.

Jeff

Pics didn't upload.

Lets try again.

nice scheme there! can i borrow that scheme? i have a couple of planes almost ready for painting practice. it looks better than i'm considering.

thx, david

That's Awesome Dude... [sm=thumbup.gif]

What paint are you using?? What primer did you use also?? You glassed both the fuse & wings?? If so was it with .5oz cloth & epoxy resin??

Sorry for all the questions... [sm=49_49.gif]

Chuck

yes please, tell us about your painting techniques. what a nice gloss on the plane already.

david

I glassed the whole plane with .5 oz and polyester resin. Yes, nobody uses polyester resin, but I like it cause it sets in and hour and sands easy.

Used K36 Primer for the first time since K&B is no longer available and I prefer the K36. Only thing I don't like about it is it is light gray instead of white.

The white base coat is KlassKote Epoxy. First time I used it. Reminds exactly of K&B paint. Good stuff.

For colors I will be using PPG Concept catalized urethane colors from Radio South.

Maybe get some color on this weekend.

Jeff

Thanks Dude...Looking forward to seeing the paint job..

Fly it a few times with an 11x8 before moving up to the 11x9. Just to get a little air time on it.

Paint scheme looks great !!

I usually punt at this point and paint it one trim color

how many applications do you make with the poly resin? the minwax waterbased polycrilic dries in 20-30 min but you have to do 6 applications or so.

thx, david

Great job! I like working with polyester best too.

ok, i give. what brand are you using? i'm always looking to learn something.

david

One coat of polyester resin only. Sand it down and then one good coat of primer sanded almost off.

You need to use polyester finishing resin. I used Sig brand.

Jeff

Well, I finally got the painting done, the surfaces hinged and will start on the radio install this weekend.

Was going to put some blue on it, but after seeing the the white, red and silver, will leave as is. I am sick and tired of painting!

Here's a couple of pics to show current progress.

Jeff

Thats awesome Jeff, cant wait to see it in person and watch it fly. Its going to so stinkin fast with that 90 engine. I would have had to hurt you if you put a 4 stroke in it.

Thats the best looking Sr. pattern model I have seen, your old school building and finishing is tops.

Bill