eightyknots Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 That's what I do, cut the top off the grip and sand it smooth, put on in the stick upsidedown (best side up), get a correct size plastic pipe stopper with push button fitted and put in open end of stick. Works well. Will post a photo if you want. That will be useful!
rick morawski Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 That will be useful! Will have to go out to the airstrip to take the photo tomorrow after the dog clippers been.
rankamateur Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 Can't keep Paws'n'Claws waiting. I clip my own, style cut usually.
rick morawski Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 That will be useful! Photos as promised! Can't keep Paws'n'Claws waiting. I clip my own, style cut usually. Well worth waiting for the dog groomer, she's gorgeous 3
Guy s Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 Here my transmit set-up, sliding the button inside the rubber grommet which fits nicely into the hand grip
Guy s Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 Nice looking dash Guy, tell us about those electronic instruments, what are they? Hi Rick, The added instruments are a Xcom VHF dual watch Trig transponder ADS-b PAI-700 Vertical magnetic compass as never like chasing the round ball around. Trutrak Gemini A/H with the usual speed,height for a little piece of mind and a neat compact lightweight unit. And a elevator trim gauge. Cheers Guy.
rick morawski Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Pictures? Rick. See post #140, back one page
rankamateur Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 See post #140, back one page I meant of the dog! 1 1
Guy s Posted April 26, 2016 Author Posted April 26, 2016 Just a quick update, the Sav is basically finish with a few minor things to finish off before I get it inspected and signed off, which will hopefully happen in a few weeks. 1 1
rankamateur Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Way to go. You haven't mucked around lately, I could use a bit of your momentum.
Guy s Posted April 26, 2016 Author Posted April 26, 2016 Way to go. You haven't mucked around lately, I could use a bit of your momentum. Well you better get cracking Steve so we can go flying together. the Dynamic Duo
eightyknots Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 [ATTACH=full]42716[/ATTACH]Just a quick update, the Sav is basically finish with a few minor things to finish off before I get it inspected and signed off, which will hopefully happen in a few weeks. It's a lovely looking bird, Guy! 1
IBob Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Beautiful!!!....and I'm about to finally begin.....) 2
Guy s Posted April 26, 2016 Author Posted April 26, 2016 Beautiful!!!....and I'm about to finally begin.....) A good kit to build Bob as the quality and how everything matches up is exceptional. Occasionally I got stumped and its good to be able to ring someone up to help you through the problem, thanks to (Mark Kyle,Steve-Rankamateur and Reg Brost) for helping me out and those that replied on this thread-Rick etc. Cheers. The Savannah weight in at 307 kgs so with 2 85kgs blokes and 20kgs of luggage it can carry full fuel 146 ltrs which is not bad. I'm sure you'll have a blast Bob like I did and watching it take shape as you go along, make sure you post the progress.
IBob Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 A good kit to build Bob as the quality and how everything matches up is exceptional. Occasionally I got stumped and its good to be able to ring someone up to help you through the problem, thanks to (Mark Kyle,Steve-Rankamateur and Reg Brost) for helping me out and those that replied on this thread-Rick etc. Cheers.The Savannah weight in at 307 kgs so with 2 85kgs blokes and 20kgs of luggage it can carry full fuel 146 ltrs which is not bad. I'm sure you'll have a blast Bob like I did and watching it take shape as you go along, make sure you post the progress. Thank you Guy, I'm looking forward. I never expected to be doing this...but that seems to be the story of my life too. I'm hoping to get the build complete in the coming year (although I also know that in the end it'll take as long as it takes). You seem to have moved pretty fast, and I'd be interested to know your estimated hours?
Guy s Posted April 26, 2016 Author Posted April 26, 2016 I didn't bother keeping a track of the hours Bob but it has taken about 14 months to get this stage. I was luckily enough to start the build out the backroom of the house so guess where i was spending my nights and so got plenty done though winter in my quiet time before I got busy again with work. Also when I hit a snag and got a little frustrated I would walk away, and quiet often I would see the light of my problem while working or I would wake up in bed a day or 2 later.
IBob Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 I didn't bother keeping a track of the hours Bob but it has taken about 14 months to get this stage. I was luckily enough to start the build out the backroom of the house so guess where i was spending my nights and so got plenty done though winter in my quiet time before I got busy again with work.Also when I hit a snag and got a little frustrated I would walk away, and quiet often I would see the light of my problem while working or I would wake up in bed a day or 2 later. Okay. I'm semi-retired, and hope to be able to put plenty of hours into this. I've spent far longer than anticipated building a shed out back...which I'm very happy with, just a damn shame I can't fit it with wings and an engine! Can I ask also what paint system you used? Also how you applied the black stuff at the joins???
Guy s Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 I use a small roller about 20 mm wide to applied the black stuff which i kept in a jar of water ready to go. I mask everything off with masking tape so keeping everything tidy and not painting unwanted areas. Also you'll need a small brush to get at area's the roller can't reach. I use a Chromate undercoat and 2 pack for the topcoat from Rextel Aerospace coatings.
IBob Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 I use a small roller about 20 mm wide to applied the black stuff which i kept in a jar of water ready to go. I mask everything off with masking tape so keeping everything tidy and not painting unwanted areas. Also you'll need a small brush to get at area's the roller can't reach.I use a Chromate undercoat and 2 pack for the topcoat from Rextel Aerospace coatings. Thank you. There seem to be a lot of prime/paint options, and I'm trying to work out which way I'll go. It can also be quite hard, I find, getting specifics of how others have used paint systems: some of the responses here are quite (unintentionally) ambiguous. I'm looking to use masking tape, I see that it has done a neat job for you. Is this the small roller referred to on other blogs, no longer available, or a general purpose small roller cut down to 20mm? Is it foam?
eightyknots Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Thank you. There seem to be a lot of prime/paint options, and I'm trying to work out which way I'll go.It can also be quite hard, I find, getting specifics of how others have used paint systems: some of the responses here are quite (unintentionally) ambiguous. I'm looking to use masking tape, I see that it has done a neat job for you. Is this the small roller referred to on other blogs, no longer available, or a general purpose small roller cut down to 20mm? Is it foam? I think it would be great if someone started a Savannah paint system THREAD on this forum. There are so many options and it would be great to get different people's experiences in a single thread.
Guy s Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 I'm looking to use masking tape, I see that it has done a neat job for you. Is this the small roller referred to on other blogs, no longer available, or a general purpose small roller cut down to 20mm? Is it foam? I couldn't find a small roller so just made do with a bigger foam roller and cut it down to roughly 20mm, a little mucking around but works a treat. The paint I got from Rextel was a little on the expensive side and knowing what I know now I would've still got the Chromate undercoat to help prevent unwanted corrosion etc but I would then just use a good 2 pack car paint for the final coat.
rankamateur Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 There is a knock off version of the paint buddy roller on the internet sometimes (They have a dark Blue top) but the tank leaks and the roller is crap so don't worry about them, About three years ago I got one of the very last original ones that was being discontinued. I went through 3 rolls of 38mm masking tape doing masking for the black mastic. Don't leave the tape on any longer than needed to dry the black or the gum dries out and you will wreck the black layer soaking it off with solvent.
IBob Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Thanks again, Guy & RA. This info is all gold for me & very much appreciated. Got DIY shelving finished today. Fit and wire lighting & power in the next couple of days. Then I'll be ready, finally, to move the box from the little shed. I shall lie awake tonight trying out various schemes for moving it......) 1
rankamateur Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 Can you get hold of a couple of skateboards Bob?
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