Kevin K's Skylark Build

[horsefeetky]

work faster i want to see it flying at cumberland.. i will have one to fly with you..................

[kjkavaney]

Hey Kevin K....Kevin K....Minneapolis here...about where you are in the build and nice to read Jim's pep talk...
just joined the two inner wing panels tonight...the same step I messed up 6 weeks ago...had to start over...Hope to keep going and get this girl in the air soon..
keep the pictures and comments coming so I finish this critter...
kevin

[Sinkhappens86]

The build continues, a lot of little things to do before I get to covering. Its demoralizing walking out of the shop and feeling like so little progress has been made. But this helped.

[Sinkhappens86]

Color! While mine won't be nearly as colorful as Dustin's, it's still going to be bright. It's been a long time since I've done anything other patches. My expectations are pretty low so I've been pleasantly surprised with how it's turning out.

[gunny11]

That's awsome Kevin! Raising your expectations and building confidence. It's all good

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[horsefeetky]

after setting up the one i got from jim i urge you to make the hatch/canopy opening open up wider for two hands to pass through. the fuse is large but access is small. frustration in rx install will take its toll.. i think if you fix the canopy to the base and cut out the base floor to open it will allown more entry room.. do as you wish but my hands dont fit in tiny openings and it takes two for servo plugs................or just have plenty of extra servo lead to get things up to the top opening for install.

[kjkavaney]

Wish I had thought about doing what Horsefeet suggests above...dang it...
Minneapolis Kevin.

[horsefeetky]

but it is by far a super floater and fun to relax and fly.. i would also think about making the battery box bottom a tad lower to be able to use more of todays modern packs at 5000ma 30c smart packs that are just as light as most 4000 packs we have on hand. a touch more ma never hurt when the weight doesnt go up. i will this winter cut away mine and move the lower floor tray plate down some.

[Sinkhappens86]

More covering done!

[gunny11]

Nice set of wings, color choice is cool.

[Sinkhappens86]

Finally was home long enough to make some progress!

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Closing in on the finish line...

[Sinkhappens86]

Staying busy!