Month: June 2006

  • kr update

    Well, the talk on the net was on peel ply. Peel ply is a synthetic cloth that is not compatible with fiberglass resin. When the fiberglass resin cures the synthetic cloth “peel ply” is pulled off from the fiberglass leaving a smooth finish. Anyhoo, I made two mock lay-ups: the first with peel ply, the…

  • kr update

    The following are some pictures of todays progress on my kr2s. I started the day by building the “V” shaped piece that transfers the load from the spar to the fuselage. Next, I laminated two strips of thin spruce to the rudder post. The spar was originally cut for the old airfoil and was to…

  • oops!

    On the ride home last night I sprung a leak in my radiator. Not that big of a deal except that I didn’t notice it until i was in the red “NOT GOOD”. not sure of the damage yet we will see.

  • KR2S update

    Here is what I have been working on lately: Tail foam is sanded into shape and is awaiting fiberglass. Rudder pedals are built and ready for installation.