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Hello all, I got #107 and soon to be #77. Finished my tail kit and aft fuse kit. Got started on my wings. Had to leave my project for some months for work, Then I found a full panther kit #77 for a good price so I bought that for the rest of the kits I needed. Now I have a tail kit (mostly completed) aft fuse kit and sport wing kit for sale with the hardware kits. I plan on mounting the two halves of the fuselage this weekend when I go home. I've also been drawing wiring diagrams for my planned avionics and engine so I can acquire the parts I need for that why I'm away from my build for the next few months. Also I'm looking for a some good 2d drawings if anyone has anything. Looking to design the paint scheme next while I wait. Total I got about 106 hours in my build and super happy with it!

Ron,

Not quite as bad a procrastinator but....

I have serial #004. I purchased the kit from another builder, a little under 3 years ago. The previous builder had the turtleneck complete and had the horizontal stabilizer made but not attached.

I have finished the fuselage, tail feathers, wings, canopy, engine hung (0-320), & cowling rough fitted. My next step will be the baffling, which I have ordered through SPA and hoping it will come soon. After that, final fit of cowl, wiring, electronics and final rigging. 90 percent done, 90 percent to go. I have my build posted on Kitlog, but my posts are not up to date.

Fred

Getting close to scheduling my inspection ... https://photos.app.goo.gl/HvV8XnPvk7fcZD778

All aluminum work complete and canopy
Installing avionics and wiring
Engine next
Then to hanger for wing fitting
Come on spring weather

You are no slower than I am Ron, working on kit #32, fuselage/tail is done firewall back (no avionics/electric/fuel lines), wings done inc. tanks, starting on canopy then need to order an engine mount for a mid-time 320 B2A I picked up (and decide on a prop).

RH

It's been 4 years since anyone has posted to this topic so I thought I'd breath a little life back into it.
First, I think I'm possibly the slowest builder out here in Pantherland with kit #2. It all boils down to how much time you put in on your project, not the complexity of the build. I am a world class procrastinator, just ask my wife!
Where I'm at currently......
Tail feathers = HS, VS, Rudder, Elevators riveted.
Flaps and ailerons riveted.
The majority of the work on the wings has been completed. The next step for them is to mate them to the fuselage.
Fuel tanks are assembled with clecos and ready for final cleaning and then sealing.
A fresh batch of FlameMaster arrived today so I'll be sealing my tanks shortly.
Rear fuselage assembled and riveted up to the point it can be and has been mated to the forward half of the fuselage.
Forward fuselage clecoed together including firewall, instrument panel, top cowling, bottom and side skins. All updrilled and deburred. Lots of priming done and some interior painting. I paint exposed interior parts prior to assembly.
As for an engine, I'm keeping my eye on one in development. I hope there will be some sort of public announcement during Sun-N-Fun or AirVenture 2020. http://www.epi-eng.com/aircraft_engine_ ... engine.htm

+2 on canopy hints, steps, and guidelines please. My email address on file.

Will Mensink
#14

Kit #50

Tail completed

Waiting for my wing and aft fuselage kit to arrive

Tony Spicer wrote:

swpedano wrote:
cowling is done now working on canopy

Stephen Pedano
Builder #006

Might you have canopy install instructions or are you relying on Bob's expertise? Whatever little tibits of info you have I sure could use!

Tony

No I don't have any instruction on that. I'm just going off of Bobs expert advice.

Stephen

swpedano wrote:
cowling is done now working on canopy

Stephen Pedano
Builder #006

Might you have canopy install instructions or are you relying on Bob's expertise? Whatever little tibits of info you have I sure could use!

Tony