Joe's LEXL E-95

[joecnc2006]

I have the fuselage tack welded and ready for final welding, I used Mig to tack weld, now will oxy/acetylene the final welding on a rotisserie in a circular pattern.

[Steve]

Nice . . .

[ParQld]

Looks very neat Joe

[PropMan]

Looks great Joe. Any idea how long it took to get it to that point?

[joecnc2006]

Looks great Joe. Any idea how long it took to get it to that point?

If i had to guess i would say about 25 hrs it was the first fuselage i did, but hours of research, priceless.

I did have to buy an extra 24' from what the BOM has and I even rounded up the original to make all 8' pieces.

[joecnc2006]

I'm getting ready to cut the Wing and Gear Fittings, has anyone used these on their LEXL (see pictures) they are on the yahoo group and i can not find the discussion now for what plane they were used on ot who used them, They are slightly bigger in hole spacing than the LEXL plans call for but look like they will work good.

[scottiniowa]

Without getting into the project details, On most aircraft the front two would be mirror images of each other, these are not. According to the last two posted jpegs of landing gear items.
Like wise the next pair would be the same.

same for the back two sets.  Right mirror of left.  Joe, Presently I can't think of a reason you wouldn't have your frame built the same (symmetrical)  thus the landing gear brackets also being symmetrical.  Unless these were built to allow cross tube clearance allowances. In which case it would make perfect sense if someone designed this area this close.

Also I see there are two PN #4 (though different), and no #3

Just saying, I haven't dived into that area yet.

[joecnc2006]

The reason for the difference is from what I see to allow the clearance of the cross tubs and diagonals. I will bring them into solidworks and overlay them onto my fuselage and post a few pictures.
I only incerted the blocks into acad for a quick post here, I have them in a cad file with out text etc. and have all 8 of them in my original file.
Here is the file nested ready to cut on the CNC Machine, But as mention i will bring it into solidworks first.

[Steve]

The reason for the difference is from what I see to allow the clearance of the cross tubs and diagonals. I will bring them into solidworks and overlay them onto my fuselage and post a few pictures.
I only incerted the blocks into acad for a quick post here, I have them in a cad file with out text etc. and have all 8 of them in my original file.
Here is the file nested ready to cut on the CNC Machine, But as mention i will bring it into solidworks first.

Good eye Joe, we have to grind plenty out of those 2D tube holes to enter the real world of tube clearancing...

[joecnc2006]

I got the Gear And Wing Fittings cut. I used some bolts, nuts washers to get the proper spacing and held them into place and they look like they will work real good.

[joecnc2006]

I am getting to the point where I am ready for the Blackmax tires, I think I want to go with the 6" wheels, can someone give me a good link to the complete kit for everything needed, i.e. rims, wheels brakes, axle, bubs, etc. etc.
I think the 6" will be a little more maybe 600+ but not sure, I do believe aircraft spruce has the complete kit. I just want to triple check and be sure I have the right kit so I can go ahead and order them.

Also If you have an opinion which is better the 4" or 6", where I have been flying a quicksilver (learning to fly) some people land on the pavement and some land in the field next to runway for a softer landing so I may land both locations.

Does anyone have a hardware list or order copy from wicks or aircraft spruce, which would help with the bolts nuts etc. I'm trying to figure out the lengths etc, for example I think the AN3-13A is the 10/32x1.4" with no holes and with out the A it has a hole drilled in thread area.  But copy of someones order would help tremendously for the LEXL.

Thanks,
Joe

[Terry Lundby]

Try this, Joe.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/blackmax.php?clickkey=8420

[joecnc2006]

Try this, Joe.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/blackmax.php?clickkey=8420

Yes I did not hear from anyone, so I went ahead and ordered the 6x6 kit, I like the slightly bigger tires, I think for better landing and plus looks better. overall. Hope it works well.
In their picture I could not see the parking break valve.

[Poorman2]

Joe, it does not come with a parking brake valve. You have to add that yourself. Looks like you are making good progress.

[joecnc2006]

Joe, it does not come with a parking brake valve. You have to add that yourself. Looks like you are making good progress.

What is a good source for it?