J.D. Stewart's C-II Part II
Owner, UltraFun
AirSports, Norfolk, NE
Be patient. Lots of pics in here. Click on Thumbnails to Enlarge
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Fuselage just about finished covering. Notice how the lines I marked on the fuel tank stand out. |
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My fabric wouldn't come close to holding on the second tube, so instead of sitting there holding it until the glue dries, this rope held it just fine. |
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Fuselage all Poly-Brushed. After struggling with the slight runs everywhere, I've decide that all future planes will only be sprayed instead of brushed. Maybe that will help some. |
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Fuselage ready for paint. With the pitot sticking out like that, it looks like a jet fighter. Wait til you see the paint scheme! It looks something like a cross between the jet fighter and an ICBM. |
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The initial battery location was behind the tank on the triangle. W&B showed too far rearward, so I put it up here to help. I had a vinyl bag that it fit in perfectly. The Bungee was only supposed to be a temporary hold, but it's been there for over 3 years now, and makes it easy to remove, if necessary. The tray on the triangle that used to hold the battery can now hold 6 Amsoil bottles. |
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This vinyl pocket is big enough for a couple of Amsoil bottles, and a few tools. I have another one by the front seat. Most auto parts stores or Wal Marts carry these. |
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This vinyl pocket makes a great spot for sectionals. |
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Rudder trim tab installed. With it being clear lexan, I could see problems with people knocking it off by not seeing it, so a strip of Chevy orange on the end helps things out. |
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Putting the windshield on. Gotta love rivet guns! |
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Everything just about done, and ready for final assembly. |
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Putting the wings on. |
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Gap seal detail. I got these from a hardware store. They work great for holding the lexan down. |
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What do you mean, not everyone has a garage big enough for a full size airplane and 2 more cars? :>) I used to own a limousine company, and built on to the garage. Works great for airplanes, too. |
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Bringing the wings out to the airport |
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Bringing the fuselage to the airport. My friend Bryan volunteered to ride with the fuselage to make sure everything went OK. BTW, the scarf he's wearing to stay warm is a left over aileron sock! |
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Check out everything before the 1st flight. |
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All loaded up and ready to fire up. |
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Checking all the instruments for the right readings. |
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Taxiing out to the runway. |
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It flies! |
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Coming back after 3 touch and goes. |