Joe's LEXL E-95

[joecnc2006]

Nice looking hinges!  Are you going to sell these?

I have not thought about it, but I guess I could. Not sure what they would go for, any suggestions?

[joecnc2006]

First part of the tail section.

[Terry Lundby]

Tough question.  I would think $54.00 for a set...  Does this sound right?

[dz1sfb]

Joe,
Would you be interested in sharing your specifications for your hinge parts. I want to make some for myself and can handle nearly any file format.

Ken

[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

Bump:

the list in the plans seem to be a little slim on quantity, for the hardware does someone have a better list?

[joecnc2006]

Got the Vertical Tail sections done, with hinges in proper areas.
Its funny how you start measuring each rivet placement, then about 1/2 the way through you start eyeballing them, you mark a few in the gussets then start just placing the rest.
I keep in mind we are building a 60mph tops plane so they will certainly be good.
I know you have heard this before but they are really strong and surprisingly light weight.

[Dan_]

They sure look good sitting up there where they go...

[joecnc2006]

I got all the tail section fabricated, and also drew and cut out the Rudder Horn, and temporarily instilled it with a couple of rivet, which can easily be drilled out when I'm ready to cover the rudder.
I'm trying to figure out the Elevator Horn install, I have the horn made, and welded onto the 7/8" 4130, does the elevators just slide in and then it is riveted or bolted or how have some done it? I tried to find pictures but could not locate one, and the plans do not call how to install.

[Poorman2]

Joe, Look on page one of your elevator- stabilizer plan sheet. It says to drill 3/16 holes for bolts in connectors-one each side.

[joecnc2006]

Joe, Look on page one of your elevator- stabilizer plan sheet. It says to drill 3/16 holes for bolts in connectors-one each side.

Thanks, I see it now, I hope one bolts each side is enough to lock them together. Seems like over time you can get some slop and consider the torsional load on the 3/4" aluminum.

[Bob S.]

Been flying my LE over 5 years (coming up on 6 in May) and no slop yet.....

[joecnc2006]

I did a little mockup of the fabric covering, shrinks real nice. I need to get some Latex paint and see how it works on the test piece, use the primer first then the latex gloss on top, not sure if going gloss or semi-gloss.

Also Receive a package today of allot of the hardware.
All the Spruce and wood should be on its way next week.

[Poorman2]

Joe, How do you like working with the Stewart system glue? I was thinking of makeing a test panel also, just to get used to the covering process. I have covered a many a control line and remote control models with everything from tissue paper and dope to iron on monocote and coverite. But I have never covered a real airplane. Dad had used the stits process on a couple of larger models before he passed away. Looks like you have a good start on your hardware. At the rate you are going, you will be flying before long.

[joecnc2006]

After Allot of research on the coverings available. I decided on the stewards type of process its simple and they have easy to follow videos on youtube. And after a little more research, the 3M30NF Green Fastbond appears to be the same as the Stewarts EcoBond, I downloaded the data sheets for both and compared ingredients and instructions, they are just about identical from what I see. The 3M30NF comes in a neutral and the green, just like stewarts. So I got a Quart of the 3M30NF in green so i can see the coverage areas when applied. I used the same process as Stewarts Video's. The same working time is the same on both products, It looks like it works the same and the results are very good, it is sealed up and bonded very well.
This is just what I chose to do, I would highly suggest if anyone wants to use the alternative that they test it for them self to see if it will work for you or not. There are also allot of discussion on the AVID Flyers forums, KitFox forums and Homebuilt Airplanes as well as a few other sources which talk about this also and shows others using it with good success.

[joecnc2006]

Rudder Pedals done, now i can use string line for placement of the fairleads to the rudder..