Hennie Engelbrecht

Hi all

Today as promised I start a new thread on my project. My plane was loaded onto a ship and is swimming towards Australia.

Just to recap, I bought the fuselage and a multitude of components from Rob. Craters and Freighters in Boise Idaho packed my plane. See some pictures attached. I also bought a canopy from Todd's canopies and some spar tape. Craters held off on the packing until it arrived and included it into the original scope at no extra cost.

In the meantime I am finishing off on some other projects at home to make time for the big build.

Mrs E is looking for a property that will allow us to construct a bigger workshop to allow for the Plane Job

This is FUN in capital letters....

Hennie

Hennie,

You are going to have to look VERY closely as the insert is about half a dime sized, its flush in there and not immediately evident.

...C&R

Ok, I was looking for a blade bolted on. I see the insetr on a photograph on Wicks site.

Thanks

Hennie

If you do not drop them you could probably ge through the whole plane with probably 3 Dritz blade sets, we are talking about the genuine article with carbon inserts not other brands of scissors like B&D.

 

Regards, Chrissi

The EC definitely does not have the insert. It has a formed blade. Are we sure that EC is the same as Dritz???

Hennie

It's more difficult to find the scissors with the Dritz Name on them. In my search, I discovered that their branded by several different names. Dritz, Consew, EC. They are all the same product.

I went to the local Spotlight shop and looked at the EC. The blade seem very flimsey. Here the price is $150 Aus...

hennie

I think I'll be in Perth around late Sept/early Oct, We'll have to hook up.

good. There is another builder in perth going on Chapter 10

Hennie

Spotlight at Essendon DFO have these on a runout special, $75, 5 left, (after I got mine). This compares OK with my experience of US prices and save your freight. SWMBO won't let me try it out until my birthday... Appears identical to US example I've seen Drew Chaplin use, but with Oz power supply.

 

They also have a cheaper alternative, but the blades look like plain steel and they are PINK!

I noticed in an Australian review the peak torque is shown at 1800 rpm. Direct drive an option to keep the weight down???

Not being an alternative engine apostle, direct drive with support bearings seems the way. Even more interesting is the V6 which some are saying will be in excess of 225 hp. I would, by direct comparison place it at 200hp although this will be a supercharged diesel.. pretty interesting.

hennie

Hennie,

 

Where will you be basing your project at?

 

BTW, I think it's probably time to start a new thread: Hennie's new project!

I will work from Perth and yes, in a few days I will start a new thread. Till then we'll dedicate this thread to Rob....

Canopy arrived in Boise; now waiting on the spar tape

Great feeling

hennie

Please somebody, build an actual obtainable great 230hp diesel for us Cozy builders. Now that would be...h-o-t.

Well The toyota V8 twin turbo diesel pushes 200 kW/600 NM at 3400/1800 rpm. All aluminum engine. I saw a V6 prototype in Brisbane 5 weeks ago that should become available in July 2008, I have no idea what the engine weights are

Hennie

Yea they are. Maybe I'll put up a separate post out of Hennies thread.

Not to worry. Good feedback on quality vendors and the application of that vendor's product is applicable

Hennie

No need to wait Hennie. Grab some local aluminum and start making parts in between layup and foam times. That should keep you from pacing grooves in your carpet.

I would, but if you see what's included I do not think/know whats not there. In the meantime I am racing to get my CNC project complete and then help my son to finish his go cart project.

Hennie

Argggggg

Frustration

Jeff of Craters and Freighters must be pulling out his hair. At least I cannot as I am slightly detremented in that department.

Canopy from Todd is about 300 miles from Boise. The 3 inch tape is only shipping on USA wednesday.

Let me tell you about Todd Silver. I called him earlier to ascertain the tracking number. I reached him on his mobile. He took a couple of minutes to identify me and then he went into another gear. as a matter of fact he let me know that he packed a second canopy into the crate for me as it was "just in his way and not perfect. Use it for experimentation he says..." Man, this is good!

More feedback later

hennie

[Dawie Botes - LongEze driver. Nice plane too!

Sakkie van Heerden -

I will follow this up

Thanks Chris

Congratulations on all counts!

 

Suppose you starting a new Topic when you get going! ... :-)

 

Regards

Absolutely right. Hopefully my 3 " tape reach Boise on Tuesday and the packing will begin.

Once it is ready to leave, a new thread will be born, or.. is that a plane>>>>

Hennie! Congratulations!

 

Glad to read that you got this running start on building

 

And this implies that you will be settling in Australia?

yes that is the plan. Got my residency a few months ago

 

Or are you going to fly it to South Africa, long way around?

 

Long flight.....very long. Brisbane is far away enough!

 

Bearair, sorry about your troubles, hope they get sorted.

Great guy! Nothing was too much trouble.

 

Regards & happy building ... We'll be watching with interest!

Thanks Chris. I have a few good examples around to follow..

The last few days saw some hectic activity. The kit was collected from Rob's place and taken to Boise.

I procured a canopy from Todd's and had it shipped to Boise. I also purchased 3 " tape from Aircraft Spruce. It should be in Boise on Thursday/Friday. Jeff de Marini is holding off on the packing so that we can consolidate all in one shipment. Nice and professional people.

See this link for some idea of what Craters and Freighters are about

http://videos.idahostatesman.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=1587555

Lets hold thumbs that the different packages get to Boise by Friday

I will continue to give feedback under this heading until such time the shipment leaves USA.

Hennie

Thats exciting and you have a head start too.

...Chrissi

Oh yes and judging from the photographs it is a quality headstart

Hennie E

congrats! We have another Aussie builder.

 

Thanks

 

I have owned plans no 776 for some years now but my traveling disallowed me from being a serious builder. I have done the bulkheads on my set of plans.

 

I will certainly let you know what is available

 

Hennie

And some more

Here are some photographs of items in the kit you have not seen

Spodman, Are you holding out on us? What part of the country is it being shipped to, We may have to pay a visit to the new builder.

Hi all

I am very pleased to say that I am the new owner of Bearair's old project. When he advertized the fact that he wants to get rid of his project, I contacted him immediately. Then followed numerous communications and huge logistics to put plans in place. Bearair is a great gentleman and supported the effort with local knowledge. Craters and frieghters from Boise Idaho proved a great resource. They knew exactly what was required to export to Australia, went for an inspection quoted and picked up the project on thursday. Meanwhile I arranged a canopy from Todd's canopies to be sent to Boise and I am in the process of arranging 3 " tape from Aircraft Spruce (East). all will be packed into two wooden cases and then shipped to Perth Australia. I will see it in about 8 weeks.

All I can say is that I now have a great start to my project. I allready have the bulkheads for my plane and, according to photographs I have foam cut outs for another in the kit. The original owner has gone a long way towards fabricating/buying the metal kit; turtle deck engine cowls, wheel pants, nose cowl, leading edges, wig foam allready cut, from Featherlite,Wright noselift, Complete brake,tyres, caliper set. Sticks, fuelgages, too many to mention.

Included was MGS epoxy (2 gallons) which I cannot transport. Give bear air a call. If ther is any interest I can post photographs of what is in the kit

Thanks again to Bearair with all the trouble he went to

Hennie Engelbrecht

"maybe I do need more clamps"

hennie

Nice thing about living down under is we get Santa to visit first...

Merry Christmas all

Hennie

Geez, hope the landing gets easier with time on type........

Hennie

Or:

 

http://www.theflightshop.com/ClickBond/Click_Bond_Info.php

 

which doesn't require registration, they carry the full line of CB's, and have datasheets.

Thanks for that one. I think the above site is slightly easier to navigate.

In short Clickbond is an engineered solution including the fixtures you require to install the item easily and accurately. With "item" I mean Plural in a big way. Lots and lots of clever solutions.

Hennie In Brisbane

"48 hrs away from tender submission 54 hrs away from going home: