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Post by baronbeeza on Jan 31, 2015 12:31:21 GMT 12
Is it just me or what ? I am finding these threads interesting if only for the trailer pics.
Even Baz's Auster threads have some great shots as well.
That trailer under EVT has to be the best though, it is obviously rated at over 3500Kg with those features..... then again it would need to be. The Tare weight has to be over a tonne to start with. It is a monster.
A very realistic hire rate as well, just the thing for the job.
Invercargill to Gore and return. At that price you would not be too concerned about a backload.
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Post by craig on Feb 27, 2015 6:52:22 GMT 12
Is it just me or what ? I am finding these threads interesting if only for the trailer pics. Even Baz's Auster threads have some great shots as well. That trailer under EVT has to be the best though, it is obviously rated at over 3500Kg with those features..... then again it would need to be. The Tare weight has to be over a tonne to start with. It is a monster. A very realistic hire rate as well, just the thing for the job. Invercargill to Gore and return. At that price you would not be too concerned about a backload. Nah man you hire good shit like this in GORE |
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Post by craig on Feb 27, 2015 7:01:07 GMT 12
We have had a bit of a holdup with the wing restoration for the last month. Non aviation related maters.... However expect things will be back on track once winter sets in.....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2015 10:33:13 GMT 12
Thanks for keeping us posted, Craig. So she won't be flying at Classic Fighters, then?  |
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Post by craig on Feb 27, 2015 12:32:50 GMT 12
Still aiming to fly it to WOW 2016 but it is going to be tight
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Post by craig on May 31, 2015 20:34:10 GMT 12
Time for a bit of an update. First things first. WOW 2016 is definitely off the table and wings are on hold..... Hopefully we can get them underway again early 2016. Fortunately both wings are upto a point (complete minus leading edges) where they are stable and able to be moved. So in the mean time I have purchased another container and they will be put in secure dry storage until we are able to restart. Mean while lots to keep me busy. Finally got the tail planes finished  Pre skin final fit  Coated in AV 15  Fully assembled ready for paint The internal structure essentially has 4 coats. Alodine, primer, topcoat and finally the AV 15 so hopefully corrosion will not be an issue ever again! |
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Post by craig on May 31, 2015 20:41:47 GMT 12
Next things on the list. Fuel tanks, under carriage, canopy, fin, flaps, cowling and fiberglass tips for the tailplanes. So lots to keep me occupied over the winter
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Post by Mustang51 on Jun 3, 2015 15:41:40 GMT 12
Fuel tanks, canopy, undercarriage, fin, flaps cowling............ sounds like my Birdog ! At least my wingtips are finished, wired and lights installed........
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Post by gtw on Jun 4, 2015 19:15:49 GMT 12
Tail plane looks a bit clean for a dung duster, mine had dents and such on the underside.
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Post by craig on Jun 4, 2015 22:04:11 GMT 12
Yep they definitely take a pounding. There was a fiberglass leading edge (optional extra) which must have helped. Do you have any pictures of your old stead
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2015 9:00:53 GMT 12
Nice photos Craig! Great to see so much effort going into preservation.
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Post by gtw on Jun 5, 2015 12:34:33 GMT 12
Only photo I have is off the net. Rego was VH-CYW. Then I got VH-RIK and we fitted wing tanks and put a seat where the fuel tank was, all legal to.
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Post by isc on Jun 5, 2015 20:37:41 GMT 12
We used to put (Dynal cloth[spelling], sort of like felt) on the leading edge of the tailplane of Rurals 185s and Agwagons, seemed to work ok. I imagine there is different now. isc
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Post by craig on Jun 6, 2015 8:08:06 GMT 12
We used to put (Dynal cloth[spelling], sort of like felt) on the leading edge of the tailplane of Rurals 185s and Agwagons, seemed to work ok. I imagine there is different now. isc Seems to be a range of options. From pre formed fiberglass (as per original Cropmaster), fiberglass glassed in place (see this a bit on Fletchers), rubber mat glued on or various paint on products. Cessna used to sell a rubber strip which was preformed to the leading edge contour and thicker at the leading edge (where most of the impact would occur), but now seems to simply be a flat sheet of rubber. Not sure which is the best option. Never heard of the product you refer to, I wonder if it is still available. Did it set rock hard or more like rubber? |
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Post by craig on Jun 6, 2015 16:46:06 GMT 12
Completed rudder at the paint shop. Instruments fitted. Seat fitted. Firewall restored and fitted. Currently working on tail-plane and panel fitment. Photos to follow  Finally getting round to posting photo of completed rudder |
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Post by isc on Jun 6, 2015 21:53:22 GMT 12
Craig, The felt like cloth got soaked in a solvent, and put on wet. Seem to remember it came in a large roll, and about 2/300mm would be used for each LE, I think we used to use pinking shears but I don't think there was any chance of it fraying. It was a gray colour, and we normally pained it black. Not sure but I think I,v got the name wronge, Dynal is/was a woven fiberglass cloth. Hard to remember things of 50 yrs ago. isc
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Post by craig on Jun 7, 2015 8:16:15 GMT 12
Sounds ideal. Now if I can just track it down....
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Post by isc on Jun 7, 2015 21:30:16 GMT 12
Can't find it on the web, the thing these days seems to be Polyurethane tape, it's transparent, its also used on the nose of aircraft, main use seems to be rain errosion protection. It's .012" thick, I presume it's self adhesive, sort of heavy duty Selotape. isc
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Post by baronbeeza on Jun 7, 2015 22:10:11 GMT 12
There has been all sorts tried over the years. Blade tape was one of the more common ones.
About the time we started doing ARA's, 15 years ago now, we had a clampdown on illegal mods.
All kind's of things were found to be unrecorded and non-conforming in terms of Type Certificate and other data.
The camera hatches caused real grief for many owners.
The use of leading edge tape was addressed at the same time. The CAA showed a real interest in it at the time. It was an easy fix to remove it though of course.
These days we still do the ARA's and conformity inspections but some of the standards and norms have changed a little.
It may well come down to the IA or CAA chappy signing on the dotted line.
Some aircraft types may even have some form of approved installation so it would be well worth doing a little research.
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Post by craig on Jun 8, 2015 7:47:02 GMT 12
Thanks Kevin. The Cropmaster had a optional fiberglass leading edge which was essentially riveted on over the metal skin. But the ones I have here are very thick and rather clunky, also no way to prove they really are factory. In any case a preformed covering will never be an exact fit over the skin below and ultimately trap moisture between the 2 surfaces, so will steer away from this type. I'm sure we can come up with a better option
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