Greetings KR folks,
I?m going to try this again to eliminate the formatting flickr did to the last.
I have just taken over Richard Dowler's (Chinese Camp, CA) KR-2s project that
may be at about 80%.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96738060 at N04/25671811120/
So it seems I should introduce myself and the KR project.
My first project was an Osprey II:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96738060 at N04/25655546715/
so I know how valuable the shared knowledge of a builder's group is...
My new/old KR project is a taildragger with a HAPI Magnum (individual Scat
heads), a Lectron Carb, Compufire based dual electronic ignition, wing and
header tanks, manual flaps, a Sterba 54x52 prop as well as a Great American
(52x46), and a basic panel.
The wing is the old RAF with Hoerner tips.
The project has some storage rash as well as a nice hole in its side from a
thrown brick! Otherwise, it seems mostly well built.
Richard may have been a bit rushed on the engine installation, suspecting he'd
never finish it and clearly the engine may be one of the bigger tasks left to
redo. I haven?t decided on whether I?ll try to salvage/upgrade the ?new? HAPI,
stick with a VW (I think this is my preference), or move to something like an
o-200.
I got the KR to finish with my 14yr old son - he?s pretty excited about it,
should learn a lot, and will start flying lessons this summer.
I would love the chance to meet other KR-2s builders and flyers.
Cheers,
Owen Hughes (Osprey 2, Cavalier, B36-TC, and now KR-2s)
Davis, CA 95616
email: osprey220 at yahoo.com
530.220.0403
