"r5...@netzero.net" <r5...@netzero.net> wrote: I am wondering if there would be any advantage to widening the firewall? Im building a KR2S and will be widening the cabin 4 to 6 inches and will be using a Corvair for power. These seem to fit per plans, but im thinking that it would be easyier to bend the sides to make the boat. I would apriciate any help with this??? Thanks. Ron...
Hi Ron, I incorporated the same width at the firewall that I have at the widest part of the fuselage, about 6 inches. You can always taper the cowling inward toward the center line. If you are to skinny at the fire wall, you may have a pinching there that will look "funny". I also advocate making the fuselage 90 degree construction. It makes alot of things easier. There will be a a little more drag, I'm sure, but the ease of construction outweighed that for me. See my project below, and also check out Dave Mullins project on the net. Ron Smith Kr2ssxl Cypress Ca U.S.A. mercedesm...@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.
