Mike Walling Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 To Don J -what's the latest on this project Jon - has it flown yet? Thanks Mike w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teggles Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Maybe a stupid question but, do you know how many hours you have put into this project so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Hi guys I have been without a good computer for a while but finally upgraded my equipment so soon I will get some new pictures posted. I would like to share the news that trying to glue on a full piece of ply on side of fuselage from fire wall to seat back was not doable for me. I ended up mounting 6 separate ply panels to each side of fuselage to hold good shape and have the strength I felt needed for the plane. I did increase ply thickness from fire wall to seat back from 2 mm to 5 mm then reduced thickness as I moved towards the tail. Like I say as soon as I figure out my new computer and how to enclose pictures, I will post some photos. Sad to say the bird isn't flying yet but I will say I'm still enjoying the build very much and it is very hard for me to keep a true accurate account of total time on build. Hope to see and hear from you all soon. Don 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Testing photo. Here is some pictures of fuselage work just before root ply rib being worked on and cable routing being cut out. There is a total of 14 separate ply panels 7 down each side once total fuselage is sheeted. As the thickness of the ply digresses filler base strip must be glued on to area were ply panel gets glued down to assure fuselage side has the same plain and no noticeable steps are seen. the final ply at trailing end will have inspection doors installed. Edited April 1, 2023 by Don J 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 I want to point out a couple of steps and items I believe will help others on their build. As you can see from pictures of last post that the fuselage ply at the base of the spars is missing, and this could be avoided by not trying to cut openings before gluing the ply down. Better to pilot drill four small holes from inside of cockpit spar opening then connecting the lines and cut out with Dremel tool and block sand until satisfied with opening fit of spar. As you can see in the picture the fairing needed between the root rib and fuselage side which will cover the area of spar base missing ply, but I will have an extra amount of unwanted glue and weight that could have been avoided. The pile of hardware and parts is a photo of the many things you will have to install and then remove usually many times before your mission is complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just started on this step of the build and need to do a test block of balsa to see how the Aeropoxy glue is going to sand. T-88 epoxy is a bear to shape when connecting balsa together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 If anyone has a set of landing gear for a Taylor-monoplane and would like to sell please give me a message. Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 It's been a year since I've posted on my project and I'm in the engine stage of the build. I have been researching the V-Twin engine of 60 hp instead of the heavy VW. The Aeromarine V-twin has fuel injection and electric start and may be a good first time for the Taylor mono with this type of engine. Not too much done and much more to complete but I have been having a great time building this tiny little bird. Smooth air everyone. Don J 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Walling Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Any photos of the plane so far Jon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 No pictures Jon other than what is in the build log. Its Poly spray silver from firewall back and wings are in build stage. I found Blogging every day on my build with pictures really cut into my build progress and I don't have any help other than my wife when I need four hands. At this moment all the tail feathers are off, and the airframe is stripped of all accessories from dash to interior even the tail wheel is unbolted for painting so not much to see other than a pile of parts. I will post finished pictures' hopefully by mid-winter. Don 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 One last thought and question for you guys. I have the ability to build the first tri gear (nose gear) T-mono plane with V-twin engine ever. would that be too much of an eye sore or the cat's meow for low time pilot's and first-time home builders?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 It looks so classic in taildragger configuration Don - why would you mess with that? 🙂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I agree with you Marty-d and have no plans on doing mine that way but had to ask. 🛩️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Not a very big rudder on a Taylor mono. Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 That Aero marine engine looks a great idea. Pretty cheap and should prove reliable and sip fuel. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted Thursday at 08:40 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:40 PM On 29/05/2024 at 8:25 AM, Don J said: It's been a year since I've posted on my project and I'm in the engine stage of the build. I have been researching the V-Twin engine of 60 hp instead of the heavy VW. The Aeromarine V-twin has fuel injection and electric start and may be a good first time for the Taylor mono with this type of engine. Not too much done and much more to complete but I have been having a great time building this tiny little bird. Smooth air everyone. Don J Hi don. Is there an agent for aero marine in Aus yet. And do you know the price landed in Australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don J Posted Friday at 12:51 AM Share Posted Friday at 12:51 AM (edited) BrendAn. Not sure of dealer in Australia but here is some info that may help. Email- INFO@AEROMARINE,COM or better yet call Chip Erwin at 262-408-0124 or email him directly at [email protected]. and if all else fails mail the company a letter at Aeromarine-LSA 1960 Fruitridge St. Brandon, FL. 33510 Here is a few pictures from the web site. I believe price for complete firewall forward package is around $7,600 US dollars includes prop. Edited Friday at 12:54 AM by Don J 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted Friday at 12:53 AM Share Posted Friday at 12:53 AM 1 minute ago, Don J said: BrendAn. Not sure of dealer in Australia but here is some info that may help. Email- INFO@AEROMARINE,COM or better yet call Chip Erwin at 262-408-0124 or email him directly at [email protected]. and if all else fails mail the company a letter at Aeromarine-LSA 1960 Fruitridge St. Brandon, FL. 33510 Here nis a few pictures from the web site. Thanks don. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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