Phillip, Thanks for the info, and that certainly makes sense. I can imagine anything that makes the inspections easier is worth a consideration.
Inner wing storage is a very interesting idea, something I have not considered yet and I don’t recall seeing it mentioned on the kr net yet. Could you send me a picture or two of what yours looks like? Best, Skyler VanDelinder KCVO On Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM Phillip Matheson via KRnet < [email protected]> wrote: > I have built two kr’s now, there are many things come to mine, > - one is the spar caps, I would consider making a little thicker, and move > the WAF’s a little further from edges, so when you sand them to match the > wing skin shape, there is a bit more wood ( and distance) between the WAF > and the wing skins. IMHO this would make checking bolt tensions a few times > a year( as you do wooded prop bolts) a lot easier to get a spanner on > them. > -ALSO more inspection panels so you can see there as well > - storage area in the inner wings, it fantastic place to keep gear > > Phil matheson > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 13 Jan 2026, at 21:51, Skyler VanDelinder via KRnet < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > I am getting ready to start building my 2S and hoping to make some good > headway in 2026. The kit I bought from John came with the boat section he > built which I plan to use, so I will be starting my build at the wings. > > I'd like to use wing tanks on my plane as well as a tricycle gear layout, > so if someone can give me advice on what to take into consideration for > that so I can prepare early on in the project it would be greatly > appreciated. > > Skyler VanDelinder- new builder > KCVO > > > > On Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM lee vandyke2.com <[email protected]> wrote: > >> What is going on in the world of KR’s in this new year? >> Lee Van Dyke >> -- >> KRnet mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet > > >> -- > KRnet mailing list > [email protected] > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet > > -- > KRnet mailing list > [email protected] > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet >
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