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  1. Epic Empennage

    Epic Empennage

    Its 9 O'clock on a saturday...And I'm just starting my build.
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    Minimax Builds

    I don't see why the wood pedals wouldn't hold up, If you have the resources to make aluminum rudder pedals that would look pretty cool. As far as me continuing my build well its a lot easier said then done. I am renting a room in the house with no garage it would be a tad hard once i got around...
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    Minimax Builds

    Hi Jon, since the last time I have wrote on here, I am afraid to say it hasn't been much progress. Due to my move across Canada. I have been renting which in my area real estate comes is a premium here. Living cost is crazy not like it was back in good ol' Niagara Falls. So I do not have...
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    Aircraft , U/L ... Reducing drag.

    Thank you everyone for there opinions and information. When I was talking with Dave Cooper at TMM He did say all there aircraft are convertible. Being you can build as you see or in high wing. Thats why i called it the 1550 vmax lol As for weight i don't have to worry much unless i get near...
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    Aircraft , U/L ... Reducing drag.

    Hello all, I know part of this thread has been posted many times but.... I have been doing some minor research, trying to prepare myself for the big build. (1550 Vmax high wing full vw.) I have herd people making or buying strut fairings, and wheels pants, etc. What i have just learned is...
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    Minimax Builds

    No problem i know everyone has there own things they have to do. Yea the jig took a few hours to make with a router and a straight edge. As for the rear i forgot to cut it out. I suppose I could still cut it out, which is what I'm leaning towards. You seem like your well on your way to...
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    Just a simple intro

    Glad to see you have joined the forum. Im sure you'll find many people here that can help you with most anything you need answers to. Be sure to search every category on the forum. You'll find tons of information. The more I look the more i find and didn't know it was there. Happy searching...
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    New Guy with no where else to go..(help)..

    For what its worth your probably best to grab a new power plant from another manufacture that is well known.
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    New Guy with no where else to go..(help)..

    I know this isn't a lawnmower BUT the principle is the same what i had to do was find a good penetrating lubricant spray into the cylinders and rock the crank.it took a while. but it eventually un seized believe it or not. It was a 24 hp v twin engine. And with a lot of time and patience and...
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    Minimax Builds

    Well I spent my friday morning working on a rib jig. It took about 4 hours at a slow pace to make it. Times like this I wish I had a cnc machine. Not too bad I think
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    Minimax Builds

    Thats not a bad price if it comes with everything besides the paint. Hopefully they'll accommodate the 2 and 4 stroke lovers tho :P Here is the only 2 seat design iveever seen
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    Minimax Builds

    I think they will do a laser cut kit if and when the do finalize the production of a 2 seat hi-max. What engine would you use for a 2 place max? Im starting my wing rib jig tomorrow if things work out as planned will post a picture of it as we go.
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    Minimax Builds

    Thanks for sending that log, and informing me about the wood. Im going to have to do some reading and maybe ill be able to build it for a bit less. Although i may just save up for the sub kits, I went to start my wing rib jig, but the pals i had printed weren't of proper scale. the wing...
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    Cowling for VW

    Do you have any pictures of your engine. Id like to see how you routed your lines to heat your carb (if i understood that correctly. Are you using a mag or dist.? Thanks !
  15. this head is no good you cant really see but there is a crack from the spark plug hole to one of the valves.

    this head is no good you cant really see but there is a crack from the spark plug hole to one of the valves.

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  16. other wise was pretty good condition after i cleaned it all up

    other wise was pretty good condition after i cleaned it all up

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  17. i don't know how to rotate the picture after there loaded?

    i don't know how to rotate the picture after there loaded?

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  18. Knocked the block off lol

    Knocked the block off lol

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  20. Starting the tear down

    Starting the tear down

    Started to clean my engine case and disassemble it. Don't mind the claw hammer it wasn't used other then tapping with a block of wood to separate the case lol More to come as time go on.
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