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    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Savannah

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    Hi HaydenOn the next savannah I would use PPG and their white etch prime then go straight over the top with colour....if you really want to be sure though there is a etch that you need to paint with BEFORE you assemble all the parts so you paint every single part with it. I believe its a 2 pack etch I will find the name for you. There is a Sav up in Darwin for the past 6 or 7 years and it was built here by Bill Grieve he did you this system when he built it and he speaks to the owner regularly and there is not any corrosion at all on it even in such harsh environment with heat and moisture and salt up there. Its called "something" Chromate so every part is totally painted in this then you paint over the top same as the PPG system. I was great to meet you the other week and keep us informed here please with photos of your build etc...I am sure Hank will appreciate it too

     

    Mark

    Hi Mark,

     

    "Zinc Chromate" is the primer I think you are looking for. It is the std type of etch primer used in the aviation industry that I have seen over the years. Mark there is a lot of conflicting info out there re the priming of the internal parts and it gets a little confusing sometimes. Anyway as one wise person has commented in your forum in the early stages, just use all the information and make the best decision we can... The main thing to look out for if etch priming internal parts is that some etch primers have an time limit as to when the primer / top coat has to be on. The PPG system advised to me is the "Delfleet Evolution". The Etch P/N is F3963 Anti-Corrosion Etch Primer. F3975 2K-primer, then the 2k top coat. The etch is a very thin light coat. I am also waiting on the Altex paint info to turn up as this is another wet on wet system that is specifically designed for alu and I think its considerable better priced than the PPG system. Unfortunately that may be the deciding factor as what ever paint system we go with will have to be sea freighted in, and at $500 per cubic meter to get the freight here may be worth it the saving. This is also one of the main reasons we have fitted the aux fuel tanks, as dismantling and sea freighting our sav off the island will not be cost efficient, flying our Sav off the island is now a real possibility. The Altex wet on wet paint system is used a lot in the marine industry on alu boats but also has a solid background in the aviation industry. We will also be using the ACF50 / Corrosion Block spray in our Sav. I use it a lot here on Norfolk in my workshop. It was nice to see Gofly's Sav dripping with Corrosion X when I did my BFR....

     

     

    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Savannah

    Posted

    Great to see the progress so far.It's a difficult choice in a number of ways so I was wondering why you chose to build the S rather than the XL?

    I keep reading in the forums "S" for smooth..... We were happy to get the "latest" shape. I think its a little easier on the eye.

     

     

    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Savannah

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    G'day Haydn, did your endorsements get processed mate? We had a beautiful Savannah sunstroke this afternoon at Caboolture. Hope you've got all the inspiration you need now to forge ahead with your build.Cheers for now.

    Great time to ask as it turned up yesterday with all endorsements on it. Thanks once again for the excellent service.

     

     

    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Savannah

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    Back to the construction, what stage are you up to?

    Wings, flaps & ailerons, elevator & horizontal stabilizer completed. Last night completed the mod to the stabilizer that Mark showed me, fitting the stiffener under the outer joins between the skins, wow what a difference. Would like to get the rudder and vertical stabilizer finished this weekend so we can get into the fuz. I have also been sifting through Marks (and everyone else) many pages of great info looking for paint information as we are keen to get some paint on the completed parts, or at least primed (remember we are surrounded 360 by slat air!!) I am favoring PPG or Altex systems, both wet on wet so that should save quite some time...Otherwise REALLY enjoying the build, definitely one that will be crossed off the bucket list!!

     

     

    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Savannah

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    Norfolk to Kerikeri 903km, more than achievable...Would love to do the trip back down to the "homeland" in the Savannah, otherwise around and around the island we go!! Have been lucky enough to get a flight down to NZ in a 172 and a PC12.

     

     

    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Savannah

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    Hi All,

     

    We have our Savannah S under construction here on Norfolk Island. I have just returned from Australia where I completed my BRF with Neil at Gofly Aviation in Caboolture. Neil you are an excellent instructor. Had the opportunity to meet with Mark Kyle and discuss his Savannah build, what a wealth of knowledge, thanks Mark.Yes long range tanks fitted so an oceanic flight is on the cards....Plenty of fuel, good weather and lots of communications. No ditching for us!! Thanks for the tips Mr Cleo bachelor of the year....

     

     

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    Norfolk Island Savannah S

    in Just Landed - Welcome

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    Hi All,

     

    We have our Savannah S under construction here on Norfolk Island. I have just returned from Australia where I completed my BRF with Neil at Gofly Aviation in Caboolture. Neil you are an excellent instructor. Had the opportunity to meet with Mark Kyle and discuss his Savannah build, what a wealth of knowledge, thanks Mark.

     

     

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