1970 IIa 109 ex mod build thread

[rbbailey]

RV-8 with a 540, 240z under the cover, and i live up in the loft

Too... much.... to.... comprehend. What a collection!

I'm just hoping to get my IIa up and running some day. The Pacer is actually the plane I want to buy -- but each of those birds would be on my short list, although to fill it out, I'd have to add a Cessna 180 and probably a Maule.

[TSR53]

RV-8 with a 540, 240z under the cover, and i live up in the loft

Exceptional build thread, very nice shop hanger too! We like your powder coated brake lines. Very nice to have your loft right off the tarmac, lucky you - test the 240Z and all the other goodies.

Since you gurus are straying off-topic I might as well chime in... Great to see all the pilots come out the wood work. Getting ready for flying season soon with piloting my electric powered RC Sailplanes. My hanger is filled with a 2 meter and several 2.35+ meter planes; Radian, DG-1000, ASK-21, Ventus and a Discus.

[masonater]

went away for a week back home to pick up some BFG muds 255/85/16 i scored for free. Hope they fit

Pressure washed the hood and the old crappy paint job just flaked right off.

Hung the bulkhead, radiator support, and seat box and got them ready to start painting



Used some aircraft etch primer called dupont variprime 615s, after some research it appears that you have to prime over this primer. I had already ordered some etching primer from eastwood but couldn't wait to start.

I had only one quart of eastwoods primer and ran out after the bulkhead and radiator support.


Filled a couple holes in the tailgate and sanded it ready for primer.

Sanded the hood to try and smooth out the 4 layers of old paint.

[rwollschlager]

went away for a week back home to pick up some BFG muds 255/85/16 i scored for free. Hope they fit

those should fit fine, if you suddenly decide you don't like them shoot me a pm and I will gladly purchase them from you.
keep up the great work!

-Rob

[masonater]

Got the sills apart and sanded them down good enough for a primer.

After a battle with the 20 something flathead screws and nuts holding the spare tire plate on the hood, i used a cut off wheel and zipped them all off. All those layers of paint and rust was making it next to impossible to get a good bite with a flat head.

[masonater]

tornado sirens going off now so i figure i'd update my build thread in case this is it. Today i finished sanding and prepping the doors for paint along with a few smaller bits.

Also used some sticky screen stuff then bondo to patch the missing corners of my doors. Not a fan of bondo but someday ill get new ones so it will do for now.

[masonater]

my misson for tomorrow is to prime all these parts along with the hood and 5 wheels. Bulkhead, radiator grill, and seat box are already primed. If i can, im going to shoot all the parts in desert tan by the end of the day.

[morgant]

Also used some sticky screen stuff then bondo to patch the missing corners of my doors. Not a fan of bondo but someday ill get new ones so it will do for now.

I'd just POR-15 over it. It'll seal it against rust nicely, add some strength, and you'll still have plenty of drainage. Although, you'd probably want to prep the surface underneath it first and I'm assuming the sticky screen stuff is mostly aluminum, so I'm not sure how well the POR-15 would adhere to it.

Regardless, I'm with you that you can just plan for new doors. Considering the rest of your build quality, I think you can skimp on door corners a bit.

May the tornados pass your hangar by.

[jac04]

If i can, im going to shoot all the parts in desert tan by the end of the day.

I can't wait to see how they come out. Keep up the good work.

[cousindave]

I ABSOLUTELY love this post! Good luck! Keep the posts coming. I am addicted!