Help with windshield pattern

[HarbinAK 19]

Hi, I was wondering if there is any source for a pattern for the model 3 windshield ?  

Thanks Wade

[wypaul 460]

Wade if you don't find something I have an old one I can trace onto paper and send to you.  Mine is a MK IV but they should be close.  My kit came with the shape already traced onto the Lexan not to sure about earlier models.  It was over sized and required a fair amount of fitting.

Oops, I bet you are talking about a KF.

Edited 30 Jan 2019 by wypaul

[tcj 150]

I have a Kitfox model 4 windshield.  I'm pretty sure it is the same as a model 3.  Anyhow the new windshields come with the pattern roughly outlined about an inch or so outside the final fit.  I can go out to the shed and get the measurements on this one later this morning.

[Dusty 126]

Kitfox 3 & 4 are different as the 4 has more rake angle at the cowl,but would serve as a good guide

cheers

Dusty

[wypaul 460]

Offer still stands at least it would make a starting point.  It is easy enough to make your own pattern with heavy wrapping or freezer paper.

 

[tcj 150]

The windshield with my kit came as a 48"X49" piece of Lexan with lines where to cut to get to the starting point to install it.  Here's the measurements for a pattern that is about 1 to 1.5 inches outside the sides of the finished windshield.

Start by drawing a centerline down the center of the 49" length.  Then measure from that center line to draw the red side lines of the windshield.  Then you can temporarily install it on the airplane and and mark where to make the finished cuts.

[HarbinAK 19]

Thanks guys.  I borrowed an old windshield from Bucky, but it is a model 1 and it’s a bit small.  Thanks tcj... I think that will work for a starting point for sure.  Again thanks for the reply’s!

wade

[HarbinAK 19]

Used your pattern tcj ,  worked well, did have to do the final trimming, but worked great,

Thanks!

[tcj 150]

Used your pattern tcj ,  worked well, did have to do the final trimming, but worked great,

Thanks for the update.  It's good to know the pattern worked.

[japowell 4]

Looks good.  Would this pattern also work for the Avid A?