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Hi everyone. My V-max build has began! I received the V-max from Dave a couple weeks ago. I am building the version with a convertible canopy! (It gets cold here in New England. Along with the build is a weight loss program so I can fit in it when I am done. I used to weigh 569 pounds! My dream to fly has motivated me! I now weigh 349. My goal over the next two years is to complete my Max and loose one hundred pounds! So every once in a while along with the build pics you will most likely get a weight loss update ! Brian 
Hey Brian! It looked your build comes fatter this time. How's your weight update?  ..That's what I'm concerned with since as age come by my fats are more friendlier too. Got about 5 gallons of fuel equivalent increase on my body built. LoL. BTW. Nice jobs you've got there..Thanks for sharing. Regards, Phil |
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| bigbrixx1 |
| October 18, 2014, 12:33pm |
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Roger that Pkil. Covered that in post 176. Once I went out into the light of spring. Weight loss stopped. But no weight gain. Goal another 25 by Xmas. Loss 1.9 this week! |
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| bigbrixx1 |
| October 24, 2014, 11:51am |
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Drag braces all in. Compression struts also. Aileron spar glued in along with root and tip ribs and plywood reinforcements. Add 2 additional pounds to weight loss!
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When making the first wing. I "kitted" pieces for the second wing. As a result wing two is moving quickly! Today I prepared the D sections for leading edge. I also glued on D sections to tip and root plywood/ main spar. ! Also glued on aileron spar top reinforcements.
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Also attached trailing edge and soaked a wing leading edge plywood sheet and have it forming in prevously made jig! Little hint.... When trying to remove dried epoxy that always seems to end up on workbench I found a nice scraper and a heat gun works awesome!
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Leading edge D sections and tank floor have been glued in place. Letting glue dry now. D sections tacked in place then 1/4 sq stock with elastic bands used to keep everything tight and square untill T-88 dries!
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| bigbrixx1 |
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Wing flipped. Bottom cleaned up. Bottom gussets glued to trailing edge. Bottom aileron spars also glued on. It's nice having wing one and my own build thread for reference!
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| bigbrixx1 |
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Bottom wingtip reinforcements glued in place. Notice extra nose rib to hold reinforcements. Same on wing one
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| Jessie |
| October 28, 2014, 12:23am |
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Good looking work. I'm pretty early in my build, but i don't think my work is quite that neat. One question, I don't see the lift strut fittings on your completed wing. Maybe I just can't see it in the photo?
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| bigbrixx1 |
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Good eye. They have been fitted. I took them off to varnish wing. Decided to leave them off so they don't get damaged when moving wing! Good luck Jessie on your build. Which version are you building? |
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| Jessie |
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Thanks. It's an 1100 may put a turtledeck on it. Actually Dick Rake's is exactly what envisioned when i decided on a minimax. I don't know if i want to attempt that now. I don't want mine to be the ugly stepsister (no ofence to ugly stepsisters). I must be confused, but I don't see how to take the strut fitting off of the front spar once the LE ply is on. |
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See my modification post 140 thru about 146. That gives me access to front struts to replace if necessary. I will take picture of finished outside on Wednesday. By using an inspection port Behring main spar when covered and a small hatch I have complete access. |
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I'll have to check that out. Thanks. |
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| October 30, 2014, 10:28pm |
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Aileron x 1/4 inch reinforcements along with top top reinforcements for drooping wingtips glued in today! Finally main strut access reinforcement also glued in!
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| Tony Crawford |
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Hi,
My name is Tony and I just started build a 1550V Hi max. Fin is done and working on the rudder. Have you decided on a powerplant? Size/displacement, electrical system, any other particulars you would like to share? I'm interested. I live in northern Alabama and was wondering if you were close by? I have built a KR-2 many years ago and started a 1100r Minimax but had to sell do to my daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia. Thanks! Tony |
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Tony welcome to the max forum. This is the place to get info on your hi-max. Sorry to here about your daughter, hope she is doing good.
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Hi There Tony
I am located in New England. Quite a distance from you. But if you find yourself in my area. Give me a call. Or if you just want to "brainstorm" I have PM you my tel number Sorry about your daughter. Hopefully all is going well on that matter. My engine choice is a 60 hp VW motor built by Hummell aircraft. It currently has a single mag. In keeping with the minimax theme I do not plan to use a charging system at this time. |
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| edwinkania |
| November 19, 2014, 12:22am |
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Big,
Nice to see your progressing on the build. i had to divert funds to getting my kid in to college, But I am very interested in the Two seat version. So I think I want to do that.
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| bigbrixx1 |
| November 21, 2014, 4:12am |
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Thanks for the encouragement Ed. I don't blame you. If the Epic was available when I purchased the kit. It very well may have been my choice. That being said I have no regrets buying the Vmax kit. Dave and the whole Minkmax crew are a class act!
Now the build progress. Leading edge forward has been varnished and sanded. Two outer plywood leading edge pieces glued on. I plant to fit and glue center piece this weekend, I am on schedule to have wing ready to cover by Christmas!
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| November 21, 2014, 4:13am |
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One more pic
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| November 21, 2014, 4:27am |
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Also wanted to list some pictures of the workshop space I now rent from the local EAA chapter. It is a very active chapter and I am excited to be there. I am moving completed pieces there and am going to use the area to assemble the plane and work on smaller components. Just being at the airport is exciting. The other day my wife asked me my plans for the day. I got to say the words I always wanted to say........ I'll be at the hanger ! As you can see there is plenty of building going on there!
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| November 21, 2014, 5:27pm |
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Fuel tank area completed. Center section LE sheeting glued on today. A photo of me for the inspector!
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| edwinkania |
| November 21, 2014, 9:47pm |
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| November 22, 2014, 12:17am |
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Thanks Ed. Top section of aileron cut free. And trailing edge piece with 45 degree cut already done glued in place. Like other wing I maintain upper profile of rib with extra 1/4 inch stock and use that to make sure TE is level with top of ribs! |
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| bigbrixx1 |
| November 22, 2014, 12:20am |
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| November 22, 2014, 2:41am |
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Looking good, BB! I'm finding the wing building is taking a long time. Just because there's so many bits to assemble, I suppose. I'm putting in an additional 'closing web' to the rear of the wing (to help resist trailing edge curl, & to keep bugs out of the wing), just forward of the aileron nose. This is proving quite fiddly, but I hope will work out ok.
Have you started your fuselage yet?
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| November 22, 2014, 3:23am |
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Hey Bruce I have not started the fuse yet! And yes the wings are a LOT of pieces! My first wing took at least 4 x as long as this one. But when making pieces for the first wing. When ever possible I made the pieces for the second wing at the same time. This is really paying off now! I suspect the fuse will be less labor intensive than the wings... Time will tell |
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| November 22, 2014, 7:15am |
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Good idea on making pieces for both wings. Yes, the fuse is much quicker to go together. And you can sit in it & dream  |
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| bigbrixx1 |
| November 27, 2014, 12:13am |
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Wing 2 moving along. LE sheeting completed. Trailing edge strip on! Aileron free and removed. Ready to clean up and prepare. You may notice first wing is missing, it has been moved to my hanger workshop! I also have great news to report. A weight loss of 11 more pounds!
happy Thanksgiving!
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| November 27, 2014, 12:16am |
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One more.....
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