WY kitfox Yamaha build

[72chevy 98]

I used aluminum... some think I’m crazy cause what if it catches fire, I don’t think that ends well in a fabric plane either way...  I didn’t weigh it.

[72chevy 98]

Finally! No small feet jokes please lol

Edited 9 Dec 2020 by 72chevy

[72chevy 98]

[72chevy 98]

Finished the suspension and coated in black zinc.

[72chevy 98]

I do get some help occasionally...

[72chevy 98]

[72chevy 98]

I think we’re up to date now.

[motortommy 31]

nice progress. Thanks for sharing!

Would you like to share some more info regarding your landing gear, like width and especially tube dimensions front and rear legs...

[Supermotive 49]

gorgeous plane

[Supermotive 49]

I used aluminum... some think I’m crazy cause what if it catches fire, I don’t think that ends well in a fabric plane either way...  I didn’t weigh it.

I am considering aluminum as well. Using a 1/8" fiberfrax layer, with a foil over the top could be worth considering on the engine side. Just something to consider. By the way, what aluminum alloy and thickness did you use? 

[wypaul 448]

There are some fire proof coating that you spray on that work amazingly well these days that Bruce at Backcountry was telling me about.  I should find out what it is.

[Supermotive 49]

There are some fire proof coating that you spray on that work amazingly well these days that Bruce at Backcountry was telling me about.  I should find out what it is.

Please share details of this spray if you find out what it is. 

[wypaul 448]

Ok called Bruce it is available at ACS #05-02615.

Here is a link for video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2mDN7nKEE

[72chevy 98]

I used aluminum... some think I’m crazy cause what if it catches fire, I don’t think that ends well in a fabric plane either way...  I didn’t weigh it.

I am considering aluminum as well. Using a 1/8" fiberfrax layer, with a foil over the top could be worth considering on the engine side. Just something to consider. By the way, what aluminum alloy and thickness did you use? 

.040 5052

[72chevy 98]

nice progress. Thanks for sharing!

Would you like to share some more info regarding your landing gear, like width and especially tube dimensions front and rear legs...

most of the tubing is .049, 1 1/4 inch for the front leg and 1 inch on the rear.  The legs are about 33 inches long and center to center on the tires is about 82 inches. Keep in mind this is hillbilly engineered...

[TJay 1041]

I just used Galvanized tin for my fire wall cheap and available anywhere

[sioux201 84]

Ok called Bruce it is available at ACS #05-02615.

Here is a link for video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK2mDN7nKEE

this is a great Product,

[akflyer 1427]

dig the build thread, gonna be a bad ass bird.  Clean up on isle 3 as requested.

 

 

 

[72chevy 98]

dig the build thread, gonna be a bad ass bird.  Clean up on isle 3 as requested.

 

 

 

Thank you!  I think I’m finally catching a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel occasionally.

Edited 12 Dec 2020 by 72chevy

[FireFoxIV 58]

Thats gonna be an awesome airplane when you get done. Thats some nice gear I need to get you to build me a set haha, I'm kinda dreading it. 

Edited 19 Dec 2020 by FireFoxIV

[FoxDB 17]

72chevy, I have a mod 1/2 that the builder extended the very and rudder I believe how you did. When flying when rudder was pushed at cruise speed it deflected about 3 " this made me nervous so I added guy wires from top of horz to vert and this gave a warm fuzy. Just thought I would mention it.

[72chevy 98]

72chevy, I have a mod 1/2 that the builder extended the very and rudder I believe how you did. When flying when rudder was pushed at cruise speed it deflected about 3 " this made me nervous so I added guy wires from top of horz to vert and this gave a warm fuzy. Just thought I would mention it.

I’ll keep an eye on it. I replaced the entire tail post with 3/4 .049 to match the model IV, although I don’t know what wall the IV used but I suspect.035, the rudder is from a model IV as well so hopefully I’m good.

[72chevy 98]

I used aluminum... some think I’m crazy cause what if it catches fire, I don’t think that ends well in a fabric plane either way...  I didn’t weigh it.

I am considering aluminum as well. Using a 1/8" fiberfrax layer, with a foil over the top could be worth considering on the engine side. Just something to consider. By the way, what aluminum alloy and thickness did you use? 

.040 5052

I am strongly considering the 5052; chiefly for the weight savings, but the fire issue haunts me. Are you going to use something else to protect in the case of a fire?

I don’t plan to, I figure if I catch fire in a fabric plane I’m &@$# either way. If I get to worrying about it that product linked above looks pretty good.

[Supermotive 49]

Your build is truly inspiring. I have been plugging away on my scrappy build, but I must admit, I think you will have a show horse when she is done!

[Supermotive 49]

nice progress. Thanks for sharing!

Would you like to share some more info regarding your landing gear, like width and especially tube dimensions front and rear legs...

most of the tubing is .049, 1 1/4 inch for the front leg and 1 inch on the rear.  The legs are about 33 inches long and center to center on the tires is about 82 inches. Keep in mind this is hillbilly engineered...

Curious. I am building a gear myself. Where is the 33" measured from?