Both Wings done

What size of swb arms did you use for the surfaces?

Hey Collin,

We used 1" on Rudder, Aileron's and Elevator. We used 1 1/4" on flaps...

Did they give you the full deflection needed?

Yes, we were able to get full deflection..

Have you fitted the cockpit yet? How much did you trim off the tub sides as they are to thick for the canopy to hold down. Close up pics would be a help.
Ian.

Ian,

I will have some close up pics and details for you shortly. He will be working on that soon.

Some pics of the elevators. John was able to get these in there without having to notch out fuselage...

Stabs are done, should be just another day on fuse and will be able to get this thing airborne...

More pics...

Wings,Stabs and Rudder all done..John is working on fuse today so hopefully I'll have some more pics later...

As usual, John is doing it right! He is, by far one of the most solid builders out there! What's cool about John is his background in "stick building" and fabricating, molding parts on Top Gun contending warbirds for over 20 years. Watching him build Mac Hodges new B-29 from a foam core with NO real defined plans...shows his brilliance. And, when Mac flat spinned it in at Cape Coral, John had the airframe back and RTF in a week!!!

The ByPass thingy...not an issue! Ali has three flying without ByPasses, better performance for Turbine without one, no open belly from gear doors for FOD issues, plus John has all vitals well protected from heat. I know I am jumping in on the tail end of this thread...but, rest assured, John does his research before he makes any MAJOR decisions.

Go, John, Go!

Rex

John is going great work and I couldnt be happier, almost there. On the edge of my seat waiting for this. I guess John has been a little under the weather, hopefully he feels better. Although Rex, you better go over there and get accustomed to this thing, you'll be doing the maiden. I expect a full flight report on this thread when done...lol

LOL, for some reason, I am getting "used" to maidening planes for others these days I look forward to it. Just got off the phone with John and it sounds like he is just around the corner from battening down the final work and getting it ready to fire up. He is in ready go position...lots of projects in line for the next several weeks, let alone getting a few more Hawks going with me too

Super Jets South is now officially on the Radar screen at about 5-6 weeks out and I hope you can make it down for that one...great venue! Trying to get James Chen and FEJ crew down for that one too. I bet you will see final build pics in the next day or so. Glad you went with the Rx setup you moved to...makes better sense!

Rex

kfx how about some photos of inside your viper in the front section ? looking good

Well johns been sick but I just talked to him and he climbed his ***** out of bed. Said he was gonna work it off. That's good for me...lol. Trying to make it Georgia ,have to work the wife over on that one. Have a 4 month old at home so it might be tough, would love to meet all you guys. Feel like I know ya talking with John.

We should have some photos soon. John is working on it sick as a dog. Gotta love it

Heres some pics of the canopy. John had to add 1/4X3/8 Balsa to the bottom flange for the tubs to sit on. This will give more room for the equipment tray.

John had to cut the tubs as seen in the pics. Captn Rich is now an amputee...lol..He didnt need them anyway..

Added a little paint

Thanks for the canopy & cockpit tips [sm=thumbs_up.gif]

No prob..Heres some more with the paint finished. Pilot is strapped to seat, and sunglasses glued on. Hand is also glued to stick, so he isnt going anywhere..

Front tray coming together...more pics to follow. Hoping for a Thursday maiden providing no glitches...John is taking his time making sure every part of this build is done right. When we talk he goes through every step of the build and what he is doing, telling me scenarios and preventions. I'm just happy knowing I am getting a solid jet..Thanks John

Looking great! Nice work on the cockpit!

Thanks Andy, John is doing an amazing job...pics of the air system all redone and tank fitting..coming along very neat....

Turbine installed, heat tape and blanket covering leads, pipe....

Air System Done no leaks..Trial fitting regs and receiver....