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Dave Krall CFII SEL SES · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 338 Location: Seattle WA

Right out of the box, one of my three blades had a small dent in it. The blade with the Warpdrive logo on it was perfect. I sent in PIX but they haven't decided what they're going to do.

I figure if one new blade looks perfect, they all 3 should but of course the main concern is blowing out a few hundred $ defective blade to the ruination of the engine, mount, who knows what, and maybe more if airborne.

stede52 · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 242 Location: Carnation, WA

Kevin,
My wife called me and my 912 was also delivered today, unfortunately, I'm in North Dakota and all I can do is make motor noises. :cry:

Steve

DaveU · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 167

You guys seem to be keeping the Ubermotorwerks and the truck lines in business all by yourselves. Do you think any other kits have as many guys buying motors at the same time?

Keep the nose to the grindstone, I want some Highlanders and escapades to fly with.

Dave

KevinC · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:23 am Post subject: Prop, etc.

I have ordered the tapered Warp Drive with nickel ldg edges. Engine and prop direct from source, everything else from Walhalla.
k

billy5823 · Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 52 Location: murphy

I am glad I am not the only one throwing down my life savings. I ordered fire wall forward about a month ago from the factory, hope it comes soon. I think the prop is on back order. 912s with tuned exhaust.

scubarider · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Location: Cleveland, GA

Hey Kevin, I ordered the Warp Drive too...I have heard they are really slammed due to all the new Light Sport planes wanting the props. I was told mine would take at least 8 weeks for delivery. *ouch*
D

KevinC · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:38 am Post subject: flingin'paint in Prosser

I've finally started shooting paint. Yikes! What a chore! How did Dave U put it - "a good 20 footer"? Actually, so far I'm pretty happy with the Stewart System paint. Nice to clean up with water for sure.

Kevin

KevinC · Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:57 pm Post subject: Disaster strikes

Got some kind of contamination on the top side of the elevators - major fish-eye problem. Guess I'll get the opportunity to practice my covering skills again... :( I hate going backwards.

k

scubarider · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Location: Cleveland, GA

Kevin, was this on the paint or primer? Can you see through it? Sand it? I would HATE to recover...
Dennis

KevinC · Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject: complete disaster

The spots are in the finish color - there are no blemishes on the primer. There are 5 large areas of spots - about 7 inches in diameter. In addition, one horizontal looks as though the paint ran away from the tapes - leaving grey zig-zags along the pinked edges. Also, unlike the underside that I painted Friday, the tops have a dull matted finish. It is a complete disaster.

This morning I tried sanding. In my estimation I can spend 2-4 weeks sanding or 2-4 weeks re-covering. I'd rather do just about anything than sand. Either way, it $ucks.

I really hate painting. I understand polished aluminum aircraft much better now.

k

Gary H · Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 88 Location: Othello, WA

Kevin,
Check for water, are you using a fliter at the gun? How many water traps do you have. I had the same problem,,,, WATER!!
GW

KevinC · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: Paint woes

I spent the day going to the paint supplier in Cashmere to see what was causing the problem. First, Dan Stewart didn't think it would be a re-cover (whew!) and that I should be able to sand it out and shoot it again. Good news.

Second - I thought I would post for those [like me] who haven't been there: he thinks it was from handling a new air hose and then transfering some type of silicone lube to the surface to be painted. They have had other problems with the slimy coating that comes on new air hoses and silicone is the worst - especially with waterborne paint.

Sooooo. Tomorrow I try again.

Happy new year, all. And for all of you still building - lets get 'em airborne in '08....

Kevin

scubarider · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 287 Location: Cleveland, GA

Glad you don't have to recover but sand sand sand till your hearts content... :roll:
My plan is to get the plane done in the month of January sometime. I brought my kit home on January 21st of last year. So, really want to get it done by then this year. One year build, not too bad for someone who doesn't have a clue.... :wink:

billy5823 · Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 52 Location: murphy

they make a non silicone hose just for painting. which is a must. also a incodesence system. and make sure you are not using a kerosene heater before or during paint . my 2 cents thanks guys for all your help

bily

KevinC · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject: Well, that wasn't it...

This should be titled "complete disaster in Prosser"

Yesterday I painted the undersides of my flaps and ailerons - thinking that I'd solved all the problems with fish-eyes and paint running away from the tapes. I have 3 air/oil filters on my line and a new "no silicone" air hose; I swabbed the parts with laquer thinner and washed them with a degreaser provided by the paint manufacturer; my contaminants are down about as low as I can get them in a home shop with filters and ; I have checked the viscosity by cup and re-affirmed by weight.

I was wrong.

Unbelievable.

k