Author Topic: Frank's XL (Read 118790 times)

PropMan · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:44:43 AM »

Let us know how your wife takes the news! i gota excuse, its where i work

. that may not work as well for the hanger tho.

A bit more done the past few evenings, all is done but nose ribs and skin on the wing and aileron.

Hugh Sistrunk · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2015, 07:57:19 AM »

wlel, eht AC muv ded nt wurk otu - kind a ard 2 tipe wit 1 i swol shut & brocen fingurs - - - *&#@)^

PropMan · « **Reply #47 on:** February 21, 2015, 07:02:26 AM »

Sounds like things went OK with the news Hugh!

Hugh Sistrunk · « **Reply #48 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:28:09 AM »

It hurt a lot Frank :-), ok, going to close this thread before I get drug up on the gallows, Again! - Your prop is still the big hit on the Jenny - we are frisking this one dude for wrenches when he comes to visit - real creepy watching a guy fondle a prop like he does. He loves that Performance Prop.

PropMan · « **Reply #49 on:** March 04, 2015, 06:10:48 AM »

I'm seein light at the end of the tunnel!

leshoman · « **Reply #50 on:** March 04, 2015, 07:38:02 AM »

Looks like you are moving right along. Looking good.

s johnson · « **Reply #51 on:** March 04, 2015, 07:34:24 PM »

Frank,

Awesome... Are you gonna fly in formation with the Hardy Boys to Oshkosh this year? Or Reklaw.

Scott J.

PropMan · « **Reply #52 on:** March 05, 2015, 07:56:57 AM »

Thanks Fellas

Man that'd be a trip, 800 miles in a Eagle. One way! Don't think I'll be takin it to Osh But hope to fly to Reklaw this year, just gota keep at it

PropMan · « **Reply #53 on:** March 05, 2015, 06:49:31 PM »

Think it's a good night to do a bit of varnish.

PropMan · « **Reply #54 on:** March 13, 2015, 04:17:56 PM »

Cut some form blocks and made the first tank rib. Should be 5 gallons of usable fuel in this tank.

weasel · « **Reply #55 on:** March 21, 2015, 12:10:37 PM »

What type of resin do you use making that gas tank?

Weasel

PropMan · « **Reply #56 on:** March 21, 2015, 04:43:17 PM »

Going to make it with proseal ala rv type

weasel · « **Reply #57 on:** March 21, 2015, 05:45:10 PM »

I see. Proseal is good stuff

PropMan · « **Reply #58 on:** December 09, 2015, 08:19:42 PM »

Hey Everyone,
Getting back on the XL, going to be a bit long winded on this one.

First. shortly after my last post to this thread my Mother had a terrible life changing event, won't go any further into that other than to say I dropped everything for a couple months to help my parents. Been a slow recovery but it is one.

My prop business was set back on order deliveries and i apologize for that to a point. For me Family is at the top of my priorities. Fortunately All my customers understand that and I am blessed all the more for it.

NOW, Back to the XL.
It's gone thru a few changes also. The biggest is the power plant choice has been changed from the 4A084 to a Verner Scarlett 3VW. This means drastic weight reduction. This of coarse means the tail will be per plans instead of the heavier 4130 planned to compensate for the heavy engine. I have started the second wing this week and expect the engine as soon as next week. It should be test run by now. I'm also attempting to video the second wings construction with a Gopro in time lapse, not promising any good results, it my fist attempt .
More later.
Frank

PropMan · « **Reply #59 on:** December 14, 2015, 09:20:52 AM »

Second wing underway. Ribs attached to spars

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