Tailspin's VP-1 Project & Sun Bird Deviation

[Tailspin]

Personally i think it was more a case of:

"F%#%#k the VP is nealy done, unless I find something else to build, I am going to have to speak to the wife. What the F#%$#%$K is for sale

Ok, I got a F##$#%$King Sunbird, I am ok for a few months.

You the man Gav

Thatch

You know me too well now to keep this part of the forum hidden from the Wife

See you in the Air soon. Got a lead on an instructor that will train me directly on the SunBird. Need to really pull finger now.

[Tailspin]

What size motor on the vp?

Hi German

It is a Standard 1600 VW motor gives me about 45 Horses. Looking into other options live BMW etc.
Biggest problem is Costs and weight. But other priorities come first.

If you want Pic's or more info shout i will slap them up here.

Tailspin.

[German]

Pics please.I had the 1834 conversion and must say she was still a bit underpowered.The moment you come back on the throttle she starts falling.Very heavy ac

[Tailspin]

Hi All

Quick Update :
Headder Tank now in and Plumbing is in, Exhaust is in, New EGT's and CHT's are in, All the Bolts for the Undercarridge are in and Tight, Flaps Lever is in.
Bottom of the Wing is complete, ready for Finishing.

Anybody Got a 2nd Hand Lefthand Tractor 72/42 prop

[AndyCAP]

Thats not a flap lever .... its a HANDBRAKE!

[Tailspin]

Thats not a flap lever .... its a HANDBRAKE!

Hey what can i say.
I belong to the poor pilots association. I use what i can. And it has a Label saying FLAPS so it must be the correct one
If the A-Team can do it then why can't I

[Tailspin]

Some more Updates and Pics.
A bit behind cos i have been away alot but as much as i can

Sorry pics takem with the Cell phone

[Tailspin]

Some more Pics.
This time of the Fuel Tank.
Sorry pics takem with the Cell phone

[Scotsman]

Hey Gavin, anything happen on the aerie in the last two weeks.....time to drag it out the airfield for assembly?

[Tailspin]

Hey Gavin, anything happen on the aerie in the last two weeks.....time to drag it out the airfield for assembly?

Hi Scotsman

Yes quite a bit actually.
Replaced a tire, ordered the Prop, Waiting for the Air Filters, And sent my Paperwork in to RAASA to renew my License.
Now i am just looking for a Hangar to put her in

[Scotsman]

Good to hear man....any ideas on cheap hangarage? Give me a shout when you are intending on doing the final assembly at the field as I don't mind holding wings etc.

James

[Tailspin]

Good to hear man....any ideas on cheap hangarage? Give me a shout when you are intending on doing the final assembly at the field as I don't mind holding wings etc.

James

WILCO

Going to need all the help i can get.
Might be at FAKR if Ricardo says yes (Hold thumbs)

[Tailspin]

Hi All

Went to fetch the Prop yesterday.
Just needs final drilling and then fitting.
All starting to come together now.

Still looking for Hangarage - anybody got any idea's

[swiftprop]

Thanks for the updates Gavin! Well done with the project!
Best wishes
Andre

[Tailspin]

Hi Andre

Thanks for the Words of encouragement

While waiting for the Paint for the wing - i did some maintenance and some mods.

Removed the Holding plate for the Oil Radiator and had many many cracks.

original Mounting bracket. Note cracks

Cracks on holding plates.

Upgraded the oil pressure from Mechanical to Electronic.

New electronic Oil Pressure Switch

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Cleaned up some of the wiring.
But let the pics tell the story.