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I used 1/4” dia aluminum rods. threaded both ends and built flat brackets with nuts welded into them for adjustment. the ends of the brackets had holes to fit like the wired ones in the plans. I do not have weights for them but assume they are a little heavier than the wire type.

here’s the site I used muskokaseaflea.ca/StaticWeb2/?page_id=61

I thought most had wing tanks. I did the styrofoam buck, cover with fiberglass, cut in half, strip and clean the styrofoam out and fiberglass back together method. I put it in the first bay on the right wing. I did the right wing because if you have a 1/2 VW power plant you start it from the left side of the plane and the fuel line doesn’t get in the way. It’s gravity feed so just angle the line down to the carbs. It’s triangular shaped for the diagonal stiffener in the first bay. I originally built the classic seat but I always felt like I was sliding forward. Drove me crazy the new design is very comfortable for me…

I’ve heard that debate before. Because my landings are sometimes less than smooth I’ve found holding the fuse tube helps keep me steady. My hand is only a few inches above the throttle so I can get to it quickly if a go around is needed.

I had an 8 hp Johnson but it was borrowed. I’m currently trying to sell it..

If Google translate is correct, thank you !

I’m afraid I can’t tell you exactly how much I have into it. I bought as I built it but I would estimate that it was around 10 to 12 thousand in materials ( engine,frame poly fabric etc)

@@cjwhite1758 so something I can easily afford then.

Yeah, the extra floor was just to get the movement of the ground out of my Peripheral vision. Works pretty well. I don’t know how breezys fly, never been in one but I haven’t found any bad traits with the Eagle.

It’s only a year old but so far it’s looking pretty good

It was fun to build, The car in the background is my recent project. A 1972. Opel GT. I’ve had it for several years decided it needed a total rebuild. As of now the bodywork is finished and will get painted this spring when it gets warmer. Last month I finished the engine, transmission rebuild so it’s ready to install when the body is ready

@@cjwhite1758 cool! It is like the Hasty Hydro on the road, isn't it? With the 1.9l engine it will beat every Corvette regarding "Smiles to the gallon" ;-)

sounds like great fun. it’s definitely a smooth water boat.

Thanks for the compliment but I would never claim perfection

Around 63 would have been the timeframe when my friend had the one that inspired my building this one…. I had fun building this one. Go for it….

Thanks it was a fun build

thank you. appreciate it

thanks, I don’t know why that wouldn’t work. Unless you have a forklift it will be difficult remove and replace though. It’s a rewarding experience, have fun

@@cjwhite1758 i have a plan, we'll see if it works.

hi, for information on the plane go to this site...legaleagleairplane.com/legal-eagle/

you are correct. it’s between the first and second wing ribs in the right wing…

Sorry I steered you in the wrong direction. I used the information on the muskaseaflea site. Glad you found the right one. It’s a fun boat to drive but it doesn’t handle like a normal boat… good luck with the build…

@@cjwhite1758 Sorry, I wasn't trying to troll you either by pointing that out, I just wanted to clarify incase anyone else tried to find it after seeing the video and couldn't. I think I also read that on their site as well, and couldn't find it then either, but this time when I looked for it, I stumbled onto the search results that found it, and you can DL the whole magazine PDF as well. Maybe that's why their site had it wrong LOL I was hoping to see a follow-up video where you tried out the boat to see how it worked out. When you say it doesn't handle like a a normal boat, do you mean it's difficult to handle or that it's just different, like it slides around more? One thing that terrifies me about these mini boats, is that I only see them being used on super calm and glass like waters, and I'm really wondering about the front being so low to the water, thinking what if the front hits a wave or wake from another boat, and does a lip stand? I can't help wonder if the front shouldn't stick out further, and up continuing the angle, to get the top front higher outa and away from the waters surface. Maybe not though, but freaks me out watching these little boats ripping around. LOL

No offense taken… like I said, I used the article on the site. By handles different I mean that after it’s up on plane it doesn’t lean into a turn like a standard v bowed boat. It will turn but it sort of skids a bit towards the direction you are steering it and then heads in the right direction. When plowing ( and with a flat bottom sheet it really plows) it handles like a regular boat. As to the bow chopping into the waves I actually worried about that too when I first started to drive it but found that the sponsons would bring the bow up as they hit the waves. Make no mistake, it definitely is not a bad weather boat and might be dangerous in heavy swells. Hope that answers your question.

@@cjwhite1758 Oh wow, ok. Yes that was very helpful. Thank you for the replies.

thanks, last winter I built a Teardrop camper trailer for my son, I’m planning on putting a short video on that.

@@cjwhite1758 ok ill be watching for it

Sure, lets see it…

@@cjwhite1758 not sure how to send it. Got an email address?

@@cracab1988 I didn’t think of that. Sorry I don’t want to put my email address here. If you built it in 10 th grade shop class your shop class was a whole lot better than mine…

@@cjwhite1758 I understand. Back then, most guys attended shop just to pass the time and get out of class, but I really enjoyed building things. My shop teacher was a great guy and let me do projects others wouldn't think to take on.

That happened on our maiden voyage. Sliced through a wake from another boat, almost knocked me out of the boat, filled the cockpit with water and swamped the boat. The motor had to be purged of water in the cylinders. It didn't sink however, i guess the captive air in the sponsons kept it afloat. Fun stuff.

thank you, It was fun to build..

Thanks I appreciate the compliment. No, I had it built by Hummel, they are the professionals and that removed a lot of the things I would be having to sort out with a new aircraft. They did a great job, it runs perfectly.

Thank you, I think it’s pretty cool ( my engineer friend says “ strive for elegance” )

I used to read them and dream of all the stuff I would build when I grew up.Good times. I tried to get a video of it but to be honest I didn’t want to get too close and a video from a safe distance isn’t very interesting. Not much of the boat shows up.. maybe I’ll try again next summer..

No worries…glad you enjoyed it

Thanks, I had a good time building it.

standard old school aircraft materials. 4130 chrome moly tubing for the fuselage structure. wood wing structure with poly fabric covered wings and tail feathers.

Go for it, you won’t regret it

To be considered an ultralight in the USA the aircraft has to be 254 lbs or less ( there are some exceptions)

thanks, it was a fun build. they are definitely getting to be better drivers. watching them put it in reverse, look behind and back up is impressive

Thanks for watching!

Glad to take you down memory lane... ( the $15 bucks dates you a bit though LOL)

1/2 of a VW!!! ALUMINUM Frame?

Maybe it's a Steel Tube Frame painted Aluminum Color?

you are correct about the 1/2 VW engine. it’s a 37 hp Hummel ,full case . plenty of power for this plane I know most people want every bit available but I prefer to have a less stressed engine. the frame is 4130 chromoly steel ( the standard for aircraft frames and what Leonard specked out in the plans ). I had the frame powder coated because I think it will protect it from rust better than regular paint. the reason for the light color was to make any rust show up well.

Glad it was helpful! I had fun making it

Hi, Its 4130 chromoly steel.. pretty standard airplane steel for us

@@cjwhite1758 thanks for the hint !

@@ИгорьКолейчик-ю8ц you are more than welcome.

thanks

Ahhh yes, the sixties.

Mine had a 4" skeg mounted in the middle. I flipped at wide open throttle when one side of the steering came off. It floated real nice with the bow pointing skyward. So much fun!

how did you get it back to shore?

@@cjwhite1758 Friends saw me and jumped in their boat and came to tow me to shore. I was back on the lake in an hour.

I was indestructible when I was younger too. Now I'm just old and wiser ( my wife might not agree )

Holy s**t... 35 HP!!! Mine has an 8 HP and I'm not using full throttle because my bow is only a few inches above the water and I figured if I were to bury it in a wave I would be launched over the bow.... you have my utmost respect ( ie I think you were crazy )

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.. I did have fun building it.

thanks i appreciate the compliment

when he and I discussed it during the build he told me to think of what could happen if just one failed. with cables there would be a total loss of support because all four are only in tension. with rods the loss of one would be a problem but hopefully because they work both in tension and compression it would stay together long enough for an emergency landing.. hope that makes sense, it wasn’t harder to install just had to build brackets and thread the ends of the aluminum rods. does add a bit of extra weight..

@@cjwhite1758 Never thought about that. Thanks.

@@cjwhite1758 What size of rod did you use? Any idea if it was heavier or lighter?

@@clytle374 I used 1/4” aluminum rod, threaded the ends and built end brackets for adjustment. I would think it’s a bit heavier than the wires

Glad you enjoyed it!