Well I’ve been talking about this long enough. To day I got out the kit, it’s later cut and the wing parts separated really well. Long to start the Fool as my winter project. This year. Only issue is where is the plans. I had them out and was studying them and now where are they. Been really side retracted my wife broke her hip and has been really thru it, doing better but I still need to be real close to assist in any way I can. As soon as these plans are found I will start the wing construction.AJ

Well got the plans located and did a quick review, did my parts inventory, one sheet was missing the wing bow for the lower wing.not a big deal, I will assemble the lower wing first, really nice plans
, but as usual a few got ya places. The wood is nice but again the wing ribs are too thin to, my liking. The align ment holes are nice but I will use a Dowel perfect fit and, I think it will do a lot to beef up that lower wing. The lower strut attach also uses dowels as the entire assembly they look to be about 1/4 inch dowel, nice addition! So far so good. Plans are full size, and came in four sheets. This is going to be fun! AJ

Well the bottom wing is getting the glue. Decided to thin the Sig assembly glue and brush it on along the spar so it will wick in place. I was talking to another builder and he suggested it was a great way to assemble with a Toung and grove. The trailing edge and top cap on the front spar looks great had to do a little sanding the four center ribs of the bottom wing are covered in sheet Balsa. Noticed a knoch was cut in the center thinking the fuselage strut was attached, but it’s not, just one of the got Chas! I may use 32nd ply on both sides of the spar. In that area, to strengthen that spot. Best study the plans again being three fairly large sheets I’ve hung them on the walls so it’s better to study as I assemble. I shall return! AJ

Well this AM still working on the bottom wing. Doing a few improvements some of the Lazer did not go completely thru. So I have reverted to the #11 Exacto blade. Just like the die smash. Hey it’s part of the hobby, so get use to it! Really liking the lower wing, a few more days maybe more to complete it. Using Sig Bond cement. Don’t really care for the cryolatic sort version type glue. It’s good in some applications. But I guess I am old school and really like the Sig Bond product.AJ

Well sense my last post I’ve completed the bottom wing and the Top wing I was not very impressed with the thin wing ribs. Started the fuselage cutting out parts. Several did not penetrate and I had to cut and saw several of the parts, the thicker Balsa was burned on one side like an over flash in the lazer cut. I did several wing reinforcements around the strut areas. Bottom wing illustrated top and the top wing illustrated bottom. The struts are pinned with dowel rods. Nice feature but in the build process I think covering the top of the bottom wing and the bottom of the top wing will aid in the pin assembly. Don’t know any other way to,do this, also the wing tips on both wings need reinforcement. Way to thin for Silk and dope. Also planning to fly just for fun sport using my Fox 59 vintage with the wood rail, and an arrow shaft three inch Belcrank for elevator Control. He provided centering holes front and rear for a wing jig? I used the holes and spruce dowels mad the wing a lot stronger total of four dowel rods in the top and bottom wing assembly.AJ

Well building on the Flying Fool started laying out the fuselage the wings are drying and both are complete. The fuselage engine mount has rails and for the looks factor the engine is inverted also noticed bulkheads and engine design is provided for electric. I am a nitro guy so I will install my engine upright. The Fox UC 59 likes it that way, past experiences. Don’t ask! But so far so good had to relocate the rails their is a partial plan sheet that illustrated this, yep Pat thought this one out! Really enjoying the build! This is going to be fun!AJ

Well I started the Fuselage, laying out al the parts there are several, in this assembly. But strangely enough I am having trouble getting all the parts to line up. According to the plan. Being my age I thought maybe I Lost it. My Brain is not working. But no My neighbor came over and looked at what I was seeing and agreed ya somethings ain’t right here. So a new plan to adapt adjust and overcome this. The only way is to assemble all the attached inner pieces and then attach the sides. We both looked at the plans and realized some tabs will have to be removed in order for the firewall. Tank area and bell crank to all fit. Several pieces in the Belcrank area will be adjusted to work. Nothing is matching up, the program looks good, but the lazer cut inserts are in the wrong location, and don’t match up with the slots and inserts. My neighbor agreed the lazer cuts were in the wrong location. And the main Belcrank board is just to warped to work. But the design reinforcements would make it stronger. But nothing lines up. In the lazer layout. Infusing but repairable!AJ

My flying buddy and I came up a solution. Modifying a few pieces and reinforcing a few Balsa parts that are in the Belcrank control system. That really needs beefing up and I agree. Hey Mr king did a great job and made a great kit. In Modeling engineers and builders don’t always agree. But we are comparable.w

Well this AM I finished up the pre build of the engine and fuel bay. Again the slots and inserts did not match, did some mod work and it’s drying. Called Brodak and did a special order on my fuel tank, it’s Friday so The tank people will not get the order until Monday. May take months for the fuel tank The list is long. And we are looking at January or February 2025. They had three other orders for the 45 Flying Fool. A note to see my fourth order was very different from my order. I think the other orders were inverted engines. My engine will be up right.Fox 59. Got lots to do. Including finishing my Tom Tom.AJ

Well this AM the fuselage sides got mated to the engine and fuel area and the top control horn mount plate. Used 30 minute Epoxy on this assembly and doing a tweaking had to clamp this entire assembly. About 12 clamps in all, I think it’s going to assemble pretty well, my fuselage strut for the upper wing and lead outs will come next. And finishing up the Belcrank mount and might as well do that assembly. Using wire lead outs. On this one the want a four inch bel crank. I will go with the three inch Brodak plastic model, and use some metal spacers king he wants a pin arrangement. With looks like soldiering washers on the top only. And dropping the pin down to the bottom Bel crank mount. I’ve got brass pin material K&S. AJ

Well ordered the aero Shaft. Will use it to control the elevator fibreglas, also pre ordered a four inch Bel crank it’s made of aluminum. Tried my three inch Belcrank but it’s not a good fit for the design.so I will get that aluminum four inch. Plan on drilling the motor mount today and doing some more reinforcements AJ.

Well the Fool is coming along. Waiting on some ordered parts, and working up the fuselage. The plane came with Aluminum gear using blind nuts to secure it. Installed the blind nuts in the engine bay. Did a prefit on the struts and matched the bottom wing to the wing saddle, plan on a little cross bracing in the lower wing area. And made some reinforcements in the gear bay. Needs to be a lot stronger for this size plane. Keep them lines tight! AJ

Hey guys have a great holiday season. I’ve been put on the holding time waiting for parts. Four inch Belcrank, a fuel tank. It’s lookin pretty good not perfect, but none of us are, just trying to keep them lines tight and straight. AJ

Well Stan Frady said my Four inch Belcrank will ship out in a few days. Expect holiday traffic for a small delay. My check took several days. Now to get the elevator control rod made. Stan might do it. But if not I will try to tool up and build one. Just getting the material and steel is expensive, have to buy a lot to make a little part. My glass arrow shafts finally arrived. Got it cut and one 4/40 rod installed used Epoxy and a plug I used out if the lazer cuts. It was perfect fit. Keep them lines straight and tight. AJ

This holiday traffic is getting crazy. Been wanting to do a few things. But nothing is getting delivered. Been dealing with my sweet next door neighbors. Hope no body has to deal with this. My north lot border is a mess with stickers climbing vines and rotting dead vegetation. Rats mice and snakes. It’s totally out of control. So I decited to consult a law firm. Got estimates that were over $1,500.00 to clean up that mess. So I decited to do this clean up. What a job. But getting it done, burned four loads so far and another ready to burn. Still a lot more to do. Kinda put everything on hold. Hope every body is enjoying the holidays. And keeping them lines straight and tight! AJ

Well Stan came thru on the Belcrank it’s looks great, now to get the time to measure and drill the holes for the elevator control and control lead outs. Planning on solid wire not cables. Have to do an air port run at noon, and planned on cutting more burn brush. But it’s kinda raining right now. Just might be a lazy Wednesday. And Christmas decorations to put up. Never remember being this busy. Must be retirement!

Well a little more work on this Flying Fool Bel Crank. Got Brodak to make me a elevator control horn. And ordered some .032 Piano wire for that Belcrank lead outs. Installed the blind nut little Epoxy their. Will use a drop of lock tight. Also found some spacers that will eWorld swell. May have to do a little trimming. It’s a slow process,but building a U Control always is. Keep,them lines tight and straight! AJ

Well several of my parts ordered have arrived and Stans Bel crank is great attached the .032 lead out wire, the fibreglass control rod worked out great, now to get it attached and the Bel crank attached that's going to be some what difficult. Cut the spacers and measured the space. The plan called for a rod. But that's impossible a rod just will not work. I am using a blind but and 4/40 long machine screw. Lots of adjusting and adapting to get this to work. Kinda brain storming this assembly. Might attach the horizontal. And elevator to get the right length of my fibreglas control. Just keeping them lines right and straight! AJ.

Hope every body has a great holiday, I will not be working or posting for a while. Had a fall from a bad angle sprain. And it's put me down for a while. Gladly it's not broken. Have it in an ace badge right now, it's going to be a while!AJ

Well that angle is still pretty swelled, but I had gotten all my parts for this darn near impossible bel crank installation. I got mad after several attempts, and threw that POS on the work bench. Made a cup of coffee. Sat out side and watched the fog roll in. This is really. I am going to try something else just to see if it will assemble like it should. And wala must have scared it when I thru it. That darn thing went right to gather. And works swell, Stans 4 inch bel crank was a great fit. Had to do a few minor repairs after that fit of rage, I usually just walk away, we'll I did after I threw it! AJ

Still got a little drag on that fibreglas control rod goes thru four bulk heads and number three is binding. Installed the tail wheel assembly. Getting ready to install that horizontal and elevator control. It's coming along. AJ

Well another flyer posted but nothing came thru..today I mixed up some 30minute epoxy. And attached the horizontal. It's drying really cool Temps so let's give it 24 to cure. Looks like The arrow shaft is just about right length. Going to tape the elevator into position and place the Brodak control horn. Did some sanding to smooth out the aero shaft. And used my bel crank neutral holder to see how this is all going to adjust and work. I had a 3.5 Brodak 580 style fuel tank. But I ordered a custom tank in I think will Tru out to be 5.5 to 5.8 ounces. That Fox 59 slant plug is a fuel guzzler. So after I get this elevator installed and operating smoothly I will return to tune up the Wings and Struts. Do a little pre cover..that's the plan. Keep them lines tight.AJ

Well here it is almost New years, been doing absolutely nothing watching all these College Bowl games, snoop dog bowl. Really! Missed that one, we'll see about the New Year's resolutions, hope it works out, and wishing all my friends a great New Year! Hope we do well in 2025! Happy New year and keep them lines right and tight.AJ

Been doing a little work on the Fool. Got the horizontal installed and the elevator control rod turned out swell. Decided on cloth hindges. I.like to use D103 polyfibre material. Cut the 2 inch pinked tape in half using picking sheers. Still use the Ambroad cement wish I could find that stuff. They say it comes in pint cans now. Usually archery shops carry it. Been to.three shops and they tend to use 2 part epoxy. I still have two tubes left. I really think.that will do being 78 and all.he guys Happy New Year. And keep them.lines tite.AJ

Well haven’t posted but doing a little on the Flying Fool got the rear top deck cut pre shrunk and glued in to place had a few spots to re glue, used Ammonia and hot water mix. That’s always worked for me, 80/20 mix. Still waiting on my fuel tank from Brodak, we getting the really cool weather nothing below 0 but lots of wind. Keep them lines tite! AJ.