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Thanks for that. I'll look into it. I was toying with the idea of getting a table saw and cutting it down. In the meantim I thought I would do a test with Aircraft Spruce and ordering their cap strip from the USA. I ordered 30 6' strips of 1/4" x 1/4" on the wednesday from the USA and they turned up...

So the new project begins and I am about to staert a Marquart charger. What is the latest with regards to supplies of spruce in the UK. I know SAT and Skysport can supply thi but are there any other known avenues? I remember hearing that boat builders could be a good source. Any recommendtions? Also...

Not yet no, i'm a long way off finishing at the moment. I've seen enough of them in the USA to know it is feasible though. I might even have a bash at it myself. Whats the worst that can happen? There are lots of youtube videos and courses showing the process on cars which seem much more difficult w...

I've pretty much decided i'll be going down this route with my RV. It will be painted white all over with other colours and designs added by wrapping. I'll possibly get it done by a local painter in the white before it's assembled. It would be nice to get it done as I build but I need to make sure t...

For my RV i'm using an automotive primer which i'm really happy with in terms of ease of application and durability. I then use Duralac between joints and dip each rivet in it too. It may seem overkill to some but my aircraft will be based on the south coast so i'm not taking any chances. If you go ...

I started to do something similar using my plans for the Marquart Charger. I would recommend something like Inventor or Solidworks rather than AutoCAD but as said you will need to redraw the items. I believe you can get a free Solidworks licence with an EAA membership. It is possible to convert PDF ...

Has anyone gone through the process of getting a different engine approved for a particular aircraft?

What would be the process for this? There are examples of this engine/aircraft combination flying in the USA but it is not approved as an aero engine in the UK as far as I can see.

Was just reading this old thread and your list is similar to mine when i was trying to decide.

Did you ever choose a project?

Hi There was a box of Isaacs Spitfire plans at the rally fleamarket and I have been kicking myself all weekend that I did not at least put in an offer. Does anyone know whether they sold? I realise you can get a set of plans but these were interesting as a collectors item as they came with some corr...

Hi I didn't proceed with the Skybolt. I had a few designs in mind staring with the Flitzer (Too small for me unfortunately) Skybolt and Mustang but settled on an RV7. I may build from plans next but for now I am very glad that I chose a kit with lots of other builder resources and advice available f...

It was actually Mike Freeman that I was asking if he still wanted the magazines.

I am happy to wait for access to the scanned versions. I have too many books and magazines as it is.

I would be interested in this also.

Hi I am in the process of deciding which aircraft to build and the Skybolt was one of my options that I ruled out due to the one piece wing and the space needed. There is a 'D' version that uses a 3 piece wing. The LAA datasheet however says this cannot be built. Does anyone know why this is or know...

That easier for you I think Ian.

Mike

Hi

Whereabouts are you? I could pick up from Kent or Yorkshire only really.

Regards

Mike