Just a quick update about me and my KR involvement. I recently bought a set of NOS diehl wing skins and tail feathers to go with the well-done KR1 fuselage, which was built in the late 70's by aircraft tech's who worked at Fairchild in MD. It was stored in the hangar since then. I bought that in June of 2016 (time flies).
The fuselage was built according to the plans, and has the original RR retracts which I will most likely change out. If retained, they will need to be strengthened and updated with hydraulic brakes for sure. Also have all the instruments on hand and bought a new set of plans last year. The plan as of now is to build it as original as possible. Would like to use the original KR channel iron engine VW mounting to keep the lines original, only with a direct drive magneto into a well in the firewall as I recall reading 30 years ago in my paper newsletters that the belt drive mag was not ideal (belts broke). Also, the person I bought the skins from had implemented a very nice pushrod elevator and aileron system which is pretty enticing idea. As to the engine, a VW is appealing because it's original. I find the BMW m/c conversions interesting as well as Corvair and even an O200, although the latter two probably just more than needed for a KR1. As slow as I work, I will have years to contemplate and see the various engines at gatherings etc. Still trying to establish a work space, and looking to move to a house with a basement and a garage both. The project is 30 mins away now and having it right at home would lead to a lot better progress. Well maybe this will never get done but having a nice built fuselage, plans, the skins, and all the instruments, is more than I had 2 years ago which was "zero"! _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to [email protected]
