NorthernRV4
Well Known Member
I'm excited to say that my fuselage kit is now ready to go to crating. I put my deposit in 1yr ago almost exactly but I had planned for the long lead time anyway. Some home projects, including a basement finishing and workshop, have kept me too busy to really think about my -4 project in the last year but I'm excited to get it restarted in the new year.
A couple things. I've decided to go with electric flaps so I've ordered that kit. I also added the manual aileron trim kit as it was inexpensive. Since starting the project I've considered building my -4 as a Fast Back but now I'm at a decision point. I know there's some great info out there, including Axel Alvarez' documentation. Just not sure I'm committed to the Fast Back. I love the look but I know I'd be giving up visibility too. Just looking for other's thoughts on the matter. Those with direct experience would be appreciated.
Also, should I consider ordering anything else at this stage to ship with my fuselage kit? Seems I always remember something just after having a shipment sent from Vans.
Thanks all.
A couple things. I've decided to go with electric flaps so I've ordered that kit. I also added the manual aileron trim kit as it was inexpensive. Since starting the project I've considered building my -4 as a Fast Back but now I'm at a decision point. I know there's some great info out there, including Axel Alvarez' documentation. Just not sure I'm committed to the Fast Back. I love the look but I know I'd be giving up visibility too. Just looking for other's thoughts on the matter. Those with direct experience would be appreciated.
Also, should I consider ordering anything else at this stage to ship with my fuselage kit? Seems I always remember something just after having a shipment sent from Vans.
Thanks all.