National Aeronca Association Bulletin Board

Oppps, did you drill the drag wire holes the wrong direction, they should be closer together on this side..............

Hey guys!

Hi Joe,
Got real busy at work and the Holidays, hope to get back to work on them soon, thanks for checking on me.
Tim

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_2021.jpg The tips are a little more challanging, we tak the Poly fiber to the top of the bow, brushed a little Poly brush on the material and then cut to allow the material to wrap completely around the bow. http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj...

Just something I wanted to ad, the book mentions starting the covering with the bottom (also says it does not matter) we chose to start on the top, since it is a high wing puts all the seams on top of the wing, not visible on the ground. Don't know how much I will get done today, not feeling well, f...

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1988.jpg Started off today with inter-rib bracing, after I strighten all the ribs, I put a small dab of Poly brush on lacing tape to keep the rib from moving ( it's not in the book, I just thought it would help). http://i272.photobucket.com/albu...

Hi David, Nathan's responce to pre-coating the leading edge is my understanding also, you will also see how we wrap the leading edge material, Nathan, scotch pad seems like a good idea but, after seeing how Poly tak sticks, I not too worried but, I think I would scuff them up next time. The Martin c...

Hi Brian (D35guy), If you are ever out this way(LGB) in your Beech (or in the Champ), stop by and say hi. I have a question, did you use the Martin clip in the aileron trailing edge bay. The original wings had Martin clip in one side and screws in the other, I think someone had opened the fabric for...

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1972.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1973.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1974.jpg I started the anti-chafe taping, the PK screws are taller than the rivets used when covering the Scout wings, ...

Well, I'am finally ready to cover wing for the 7BCM, I asked Joe how he would like to have my postings on covering the Champ wings with the Poly Fiber process, he suggested starting a new topic, So here I'am. I will post as much of the process as I can but, as a disclaimer, PLEASE READ THE BOOK! Thi...

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1951-1.jpg Well, I know it's been a long time since I last post any progress, I'm finally back to work on the wings. I just finished the learning process of Poly Fiber Covering (well, still learning) but, ready to finish the Aeronca wings. I bui...

Hi Del, I'm sure you are aware that I built my own spars, but in doing my research prior to building, I talked with most the spar suppliers. I also, talked with a guy I met at the airport(Long Beach), who has since became a friend and also has a banner flying business and 12 Scouts (8GCBC), these Sc...

Thanks Joe, I'm available! http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1945.jpg I'm working on the Pitot/static system and this is how, I decided to install the lines, I fabricated this bracket to mount to the front jury strut bracket. http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_...

Hi All, well, a lot has happened since my last post, with the economy the way it is and business slowing down, I decided to rent my a hangar out and move the project home. I have been working on the wings, just been a little here and there. I just logged on and saw Joe request so, here we go. http:/...

Kevin, thank you..........this website is why, I decided to start this blog, I have learned a lot from reading all the other blogs as well!

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj193/s35pilot/DCP_1920.jpg I wanted to install drag wire anti-chaffing material where the drag wires intersect, I picked up some 1/4" vinyl tubing from Home depot, the inside dia. was the perfect size for the drag wires. I cut several pieces 3" long the...