I too just found your channel and am blown away by your build quality and attention to detail. Excellent documentary of your build thanks for sharing this.
@@tyronealfonso I flew with Marvin at the airport in Sparta for several bi annuals and he did maintenance on our archer until he retired . The plane on my thumbnail is based in CA. Welcome to our channel.
Great job It’s good knowing we will have some help when it’s our turn to build .... Lauren has done a great job on his plane and has a bunch of knowledge Thanks for your post
Well done!! I see you work so hard to make your dream come true. I've seen you are working with an instructive which tells you how to build the Kitfox. The question here is where did you get that instructive? Thank you to share this amazing work with us!
Thanks for the kind words Allan. The kit comes with a work guide book that I show some pics from. The covering comes with a work book also and that is were those came from. A very big help is team kitfox builder forum. Many builders there that can answer most questions from their experience.
Thanks for doing these! I am almost brave enough to do my wings after watching you and Lauren. What temp did you end up using with the iron to do the fiberglass??
I ended up at 130c or 266f on the iron. The heat gun ran closer to 300f. Use a scrap piece of the laker leading edge to test the melting/warping point to get what temp to use . You need to be as hot as you can to melt the glue with out warping the fiberglass.
I don't have an external mike so if I forget and get very far from the phone you can't hear me. Sorry about that I have tried to do better. I'm not a pro I just use my phone for videos. Harlan
@@KitfoxPilot Brandon has *almost* convinced me to stitch (“Do you want to be the next Steve Wittman??”) but I did stress testing on the glue and man, that stuff held 3x recommended weight - 11.8lbs - w/o pulling off at 90 degrees so I don’t think I will.
Thanks for the kind works. The Kitfox on the thumbnail is based in Ca. I only asked to use the pic of his beautiful plane. His youtube is th-cam.com/channels/RjiZIPT1qLuVG6s357X3cA.html
Hi Harlan. I see the black backing on the 6000, would you say that this would 100% block out light and eliminate seeing the frame tubing when in direct sunlight.
@@KitfoxPilot I think this is the way forward for me.the extra expense verses the time saved plus the finish is a no brainer for me. Did you order the 1.8 mtr wide material, if so how much did you need. I’m current with you videos and appreciate the time you and Susan take to share your build. Thanks.
@@doglipdoug I ordered the standard width , I suppose thats 1.8. 35 meters is what they sell you for a kitfox. They sent 4 rolls of 2 inch tapes. I used 2 since I didn't rib stitch. 2 rolls of 4 inch tapes which i had them take off because i was double lapping the leading edge anyway and they are really high. I have 4 ish yards left?? Thanks for watching! My email is in the info on my last video 26. I'll be glad to send you my invoice when you are ready to order to get an idea.
I too just found your channel and am blown away by your build quality and attention to detail. Excellent documentary of your build thanks for sharing this.
Hey thanks for the kind words, I appreciate you watching and your comment.
I like seeing the clock turn round and round to show how much time (and effort) you are putting into this! Thanks for taking us along
Thanks for the comment. I wondered if anyone saw the clock. It does take a while to put the covering on for sure.
I just stumbled on to your channel. Thanks for posting. I’m from southern IL myself.
Glad you found our channel and hope you enjoy. What part of southern IL are you near?
@@KitfoxPilot I live in CA currently but I grew up in Sparta. I visit my family there once or twice a year (except this year of course).
@@tyronealfonso I flew with Marvin at the airport in Sparta for several bi annuals and he did maintenance on our archer until he retired . The plane on my thumbnail is based in CA. Welcome to our channel.
Great job
It’s good knowing we will have some help when it’s our turn to build ....
Lauren has done a great job on his plane and has a bunch of knowledge
Thanks for your post
Thanks! Lauren has indeed done a great job on his build.
Its looking good. When you start putting fabric on it makes it look real. It great the hole family is involved.
Steven, It is starting to look real ! The family help is what keeps me building for sure. Thanks
I kept looking at the ruffles in the material and wondering (hoping) they would get worked out. YUP THEY DID!!! It came out looking really good.
HaHa, Jim I was wondering the same !
You may have just single-handedly convinced me to buy a Zenith.
HaHa
Great video, learned a bunch. Good job.
Thanks Don, do your own research for sure cause it's my first try and I'm learning also.
Sweet, coming along nice Harlan.
Thanks Darwin
Well done!! I see you work so hard to make your dream come true. I've seen you are working with an instructive which tells you how to build the Kitfox. The question here is where did you get that instructive?
Thank you to share this amazing work with us!
Thanks for the kind words Allan. The kit comes with a work guide book that I show some pics from. The covering comes with a work book also and that is were those came from. A very big help is team kitfox builder forum. Many builders there that can answer most questions from their experience.
What's the name of the stol pilot/builder in Alaska that you mentioned has a TH-cam channel?
Lauren Voigt th-cam.com/channels/FUg0LdO-fnK1boaMc9renw.html
Thanks for doing these! I am almost brave enough to do my wings after watching you and Lauren. What temp did you end up using with the iron to do the fiberglass??
I ended up at 130c or 266f on the iron. The heat gun ran closer to 300f. Use a scrap piece of the laker leading edge to test the melting/warping point to get what temp to use . You need to be as hot as you can to melt the glue with out warping the fiberglass.
Gotcha. Keep up the good work.
Some of the video is hard to hear you takk
I don't have an external mike so if I forget and get very far from the phone you can't hear me. Sorry about that I have tried to do better. I'm not a pro I just use my phone for videos. Harlan
How do you do the stitching? or is it NOT needed with the Oratex glue?
Oratex book says that you don't have to stitch if the cap strips are at least one inch wide, but it is up to the builder. Many still rib stitch.
@@KitfoxPilot Brandon has *almost* convinced me to stitch (“Do you want to be the next Steve Wittman??”) but I did stress testing on the glue and man, that stuff held 3x recommended weight - 11.8lbs - w/o pulling off at 90 degrees so I don’t think I will.
@@DanYocum When in doubt Stitch! There is sure nothing wrong with stitching. Kitfox factory has never used oratex so remember that also.
Love your videos! Is the picture on the thumbnail your finish KitFox? If so, the black & white stripes on the wings are vinyl stickers or Oratex?
Thanks for the kind works. The Kitfox on the thumbnail is based in Ca. I only asked to use the pic of his beautiful plane. His youtube is th-cam.com/channels/RjiZIPT1qLuVG6s357X3cA.html
Hi Harlan.
I see the black backing on the 6000, would you say that this would 100% block out light and eliminate seeing the frame tubing when in direct sunlight.
Kerry, the black is an option and is to block out all transparency . You can still get the see though kind.
@@KitfoxPilot I think this is the way forward for me.the extra expense verses the time saved plus the finish is a no brainer for me. Did you order the 1.8 mtr wide material, if so how much did you need. I’m current with you videos and appreciate the time you and Susan take to share your build. Thanks.
@@doglipdoug I ordered the standard width , I suppose thats 1.8. 35 meters is what they sell you for a kitfox. They sent 4 rolls of 2 inch tapes. I used 2 since I didn't rib stitch. 2 rolls of 4 inch tapes which i had them take off because i was double lapping the leading edge anyway and they are really high. I have 4 ish yards left?? Thanks for watching! My email is in the info on my last video 26. I'll be glad to send you my invoice when you are ready to order to get an idea.
Good Morning now do you have to do anything else to the wing or is it done ?
Morning Gene. As soon as I get the plumbing inside the wing done, I'll put the top on and its a finished wing. That's the main draw to Oratex.
Harlyn I lost your phone number
Sorry Dave, I just saw your post.
@@KitfoxPilot ok I’m still here lol