Builder's Log
07 JUN 2014 Middlebury, CT
Many links for this aircraft are dead. However, here are a few which are not only active, but lively.
I downloaded my plans here: PouGuide
You can order parts, kits and get general info at Falconar Avia, in Canada.
Other helpful sites are here and here. As I get to know both Administrators better, I will try and do some cross-promotion.
I finished the rudder and will now sand it for covering. It is an easy build.
I will next cover it with Poly Fiber Medium weight fabric.
I am still deciding on colors and design, but I think something along the lines of a 1930s traveling airshow, with a carnival-feel to it....
Many links for this aircraft are dead. However, here are a few which are not only active, but lively.
I downloaded my plans here: PouGuide
You can order parts, kits and get general info at Falconar Avia, in Canada.
Other helpful sites are here and here. As I get to know both Administrators better, I will try and do some cross-promotion.
I finished the rudder and will now sand it for covering. It is an easy build.
I will next cover it with Poly Fiber Medium weight fabric.
I am still deciding on colors and design, but I think something along the lines of a 1930s traveling airshow, with a carnival-feel to it....
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28 JUN 2014 Middlebury, CT
I can't believe 3 more weeks have passed. I Poly Sprayed the rudder and it's all set for the artwork and paint scheme. At this time I am going with a traditional design in Red and Ivory. Old-fashioned colors. I order 1 Quart each of the paint and will have it in this coming week.
I also ordered the wood for the fuselage (the skeleton of it anyway): 7/8" x 7/8" spruce capstrips. I'll order the 1/8" birch plywood next. The wood should be here this coming WED, 02 JUL 14.
I am very happy to have found an engine that should work well for mt Flying Flea. It is a 1991 BMW R1000 engine that developes about 65 hp. We will try and make it dual ignition, getting some redundancy for safety and 5 additional horsepower. Stay posted!
20 AUG 2014 Middlebury, CT
Painting the Rudder. I have debated whether to go with the original text seen in many photos, or try for some 1920s-30s whimsical French art, and for now I went with the lettering. Though my font size and type may be off, in the end it's the same information and nothing I'm ashamed of. Also, I could have made up a stencil that would have guaranteed near perfect painted letters, but instead I went for a hand-painted (humbly honest) job. If you stand back a few feet, looks OK. Flying past, looks better!
I can't believe 3 more weeks have passed. I Poly Sprayed the rudder and it's all set for the artwork and paint scheme. At this time I am going with a traditional design in Red and Ivory. Old-fashioned colors. I order 1 Quart each of the paint and will have it in this coming week.
I also ordered the wood for the fuselage (the skeleton of it anyway): 7/8" x 7/8" spruce capstrips. I'll order the 1/8" birch plywood next. The wood should be here this coming WED, 02 JUL 14.
I am very happy to have found an engine that should work well for mt Flying Flea. It is a 1991 BMW R1000 engine that developes about 65 hp. We will try and make it dual ignition, getting some redundancy for safety and 5 additional horsepower. Stay posted!
20 AUG 2014 Middlebury, CT
Painting the Rudder. I have debated whether to go with the original text seen in many photos, or try for some 1920s-30s whimsical French art, and for now I went with the lettering. Though my font size and type may be off, in the end it's the same information and nothing I'm ashamed of. Also, I could have made up a stencil that would have guaranteed near perfect painted letters, but instead I went for a hand-painted (humbly honest) job. If you stand back a few feet, looks OK. Flying past, looks better!
