Great video, I have missed them. Like all plans they change as we learn or rethink things. The bird cage problem was a hard lesson but has driven you to a better plan going forward.
Love the Rockhopper series! I can't help but wonder if after all the effort, if it would have been easier to just build a new fuselage from scratch, taking in all the nuances you need for comfort, performance, and feature options. You've definitely invested a LOT of time in it so far. It's cool to see it evolve, for sure!
The best thing that helped my TIG is to always brush the spot to weld with a small hand brush than blow the dust off. The wire wheel is good but it picks up so much crap and can put it on your clean area... nice work !
I’ve been welding for 30 years and deal with metal corrosion and seeing what you’re dealing with I would recommend building a new fuselage. I know it’s not what you want to hear but I would buy new 4130 build a gig take all your measurements and build a new plane. You could have a week spot and not know it intel it’s over stressed .. all in all great work...
The corrosion in the tubes is a little worrying Ian. Tubes that don't have visible corrosion may be compromised internally, drilling a few holes and having a peek with a borescope might be a prudent precaution.
Thanks to all the cutting and welding we did we have a pretty good cross section of most of the fuselage. I may still do some inspection holes and/or punch test the remainder however as you can never be too safe.
have been following along since the begining... and all the while thinking you are having fun but a little nuts for sure..... now im looking at a similar project haha guess im a bit nuts too
All that work you could have just bought a whole bunch of material and made your own the way you had it on the computer but it's pretty cool to watch the video keep them up 👍
That option was on the table before we acquired the second fuselage and to be honest I can’t say it wouldn’t have been the better way to go but I can say it would have cost more. These fuselages were acquired for far under material cost and even with all the mods, we are still thousands of dollars ahead of where we would have been building from scratch.
Being a home remodeler, sometimes better starting over , for time an cost savings, the rust issues dont go away an will come back to haunt you, or the next person who buys it, not knowing whats under your shiny new paint, would you feel guilty ?
The original plan was to raise the birdcage again however to be absolutely honest, the rust damage to the new fuselage is (as usual) throwing a monkey wrench in those plans. I have some parts on order that will help determine how it will go, just waiting for them to get in.
There’s a lot of contention on this. My read on it is that no you don’t but do your research! There’s as many opinions as there are people so your mileage may vary.
Truly awesome work, but are you sure it wouldn't be easier to build a table jig and just build it from scratch, rather than join stuff here, patch rusty stuff there..?
Actually I can’t absolutely say that. I can however say it is cheaper. Building from scratch would require me to freight in long lengths of tubing for the fuselage longerons and also build a jig. The fuselages I have already were purchased for less than cost of materials and don’t require any jig which keeps costs down. I did consider building a scratch fuselage and I won’t say it wasn’t the right decision especially considering the rust we discovered in the front and what it means for the next episode’s work but that’s part of the fun of these videos for the viewer. This isn’t a made for tv build where the twists and turns are planned. Entire portions of the build don’t work out and we find problems that make us do things in ways we wouldn’t prefer, etc. I can’t say how the next sections will go because I haven’t done them and hit the snags that will inevitably happen yet. I just take it one section at a time and deal with problems as they arise.
@@ianslife210 Thanks for the reply! I didn't mean to criticize (at least not... erm, unconstructively), I love your work in the channel, I guess in the build of the first fuselage I overestimated how fast you and your father seemed to go through the build when you were putting in new tubing (man, I wish I could weld half as good as you), instead of chasing issues with old tubing. But you are of course right, it makes more sense to reuse material you already have where possible, plus there are plenty of channels out there with scratch-built projects from jigs. Keep up the good work, we can't wait for more!
Balance. The avid is nose heavy to start with and we are going to have to add length in the front as well for leg room plus a much heavier engine so the tail needs to extend to compensate.
Right now all of mine are moving on from cfi work so I can’t recommend a specific person but there’s a lot of good ones at the flight schools at hooks. I’m working on my own cfi after my multi at United flight systems and then I’ll probably try to teach there.
IansLife thanks for the info. Im moving to the Hooks airport area in the fall so i needed to have an airport close so I can get my license and not have to travel too far.
good morning ! i live in brazil i would like to build the super stall could you help me to indicate the person who sells this preojeto ! I'm going to build the plane here in Brazil!" Thank you in advance! You have WhatsApp
I have really enjoyed your Videos, Excellent work.
Treasure these moments you get to spend with your Father! As they won't last forever
Glad you can take these projects on and share with us plane lovers. You are appreciated by most of us waching.
You and your Pop are lucky to be doing this project together! That's awesome. Great vid. Thanks for sharing.
It's so very cool to see this aircraft come together.
I am enjoying watching your build process Ian, keep it up :)
Great video, I have missed them. Like all plans they change as we learn or rethink things. The bird cage problem was a hard lesson but has driven you to a better plan going forward.
Love the Rockhopper series! I can't help but wonder if after all the effort, if it would have been easier to just build a new fuselage from scratch, taking in all the nuances you need for comfort, performance, and feature options. You've definitely invested a LOT of time in it so far. It's cool to see it evolve, for sure!
Great Video Ian. Keep up the great work
The best thing that helped my TIG is to always brush the spot to weld with a small hand brush than blow the dust off. The wire wheel is good but it picks up so much crap and can put it on your clean area... nice work !
Really love your content Ian!! Cant wait to get on a project and start building
Keep up the good work , I enjoy the build your doing.
I’ve been welding for 30 years and deal with metal corrosion and seeing what you’re dealing with I would recommend building a new fuselage. I know it’s not what you want to hear but I would buy new 4130 build a gig take all your measurements and build a new plane. You could have a week spot and not know it intel it’s over stressed .. all in all great work...
Excelente trabajo!
Saludos desde Argentina .
The corrosion in the tubes is a little worrying Ian. Tubes that don't have visible corrosion may be compromised internally, drilling a few holes and having a peek with a borescope might be a prudent precaution.
Thanks to all the cutting and welding we did we have a pretty good cross section of most of the fuselage. I may still do some inspection holes and/or punch test the remainder however as you can never be too safe.
Looking great!👍
have been following along since the begining... and all the while thinking you are having fun but a little nuts for sure..... now im looking at a similar project haha guess im a bit nuts too
I really appreciate and please sir can I see how you build it from the scratch so that I can grab a concept for my project please 🙏🙏
When are you going to do another video of these I’d like to see these up and going
Are you rosebuding the welds when thru it will relieve stress
All that work you could have just bought a whole bunch of material and made your own the way you had it on the computer but it's pretty cool to watch the video keep them up 👍
That option was on the table before we acquired the second fuselage and to be honest I can’t say it wouldn’t have been the better way to go but I can say it would have cost more. These fuselages were acquired for far under material cost and even with all the mods, we are still thousands of dollars ahead of where we would have been building from scratch.
Great job but I am not sure that welding with just shorts on is a good idea as you might end up with Pocked marked knees. Regards, Jim in NI UK
couple rsj's 2x4 uprights, arc weld.
bolt them across
I think spyros comment makes sense, keep in mind that decades from now someone might find or not find or notice corrosion
Being a home remodeler, sometimes better starting over , for time an cost savings, the rust issues dont go away an will come back to haunt you, or the next person who buys it, not knowing whats under your shiny new paint, would you feel guilty ?
Are you planning to raise up the birdcage again? Can you re-use the lower frame tubes and hard points from the other frame?
The original plan was to raise the birdcage again however to be absolutely honest, the rust damage to the new fuselage is (as usual) throwing a monkey wrench in those plans. I have some parts on order that will help determine how it will go, just waiting for them to get in.
@@ianslife210 Yeah, I was originally hoping you would build a jig and straighten out the Rockhopper as is... Maybe it's not too late?
I like the build, you're doing great so far! Where do you find the fuselages?
Ive been lucky enough to come across them. The first was on barnstormers. The second was from a friend I made who had it in the back of his shop.
I have a question do not fit ordinary water pipes?
So did this end up in the scrap yard?
Do you have to go back and normalize the weld joints that you tig weld with a torch?
There’s a lot of contention on this. My read on it is that no you don’t but do your research! There’s as many opinions as there are people so your mileage may vary.
So your not? Asking because I’m doing similar stuff.
Truly awesome work, but are you sure it wouldn't be easier to build a table jig and just build it from scratch, rather than join stuff here, patch rusty stuff there..?
Actually I can’t absolutely say that. I can however say it is cheaper. Building from scratch would require me to freight in long lengths of tubing for the fuselage longerons and also build a jig. The fuselages I have already were purchased for less than cost of materials and don’t require any jig which keeps costs down.
I did consider building a scratch fuselage and I won’t say it wasn’t the right decision especially considering the rust we discovered in the front and what it means for the next episode’s work but that’s part of the fun of these videos for the viewer. This isn’t a made for tv build where the twists and turns are planned. Entire portions of the build don’t work out and we find problems that make us do things in ways we wouldn’t prefer, etc. I can’t say how the next sections will go because I haven’t done them and hit the snags that will inevitably happen yet. I just take it one section at a time and deal with problems as they arise.
@@ianslife210 Thanks for the reply! I didn't mean to criticize (at least not... erm, unconstructively), I love your work in the channel, I guess in the build of the first fuselage I overestimated how fast you and your father seemed to go through the build when you were putting in new tubing (man, I wish I could weld half as good as you), instead of chasing issues with old tubing. But you are of course right, it makes more sense to reuse material you already have where possible, plus there are plenty of channels out there with scratch-built projects from jigs. Keep up the good work, we can't wait for more!
The bottom of the fuselage looks like a buttercup.
I can see beefing or raising the birdcage, but what is the purpose of lengthening it?
Balance. The avid is nose heavy to start with and we are going to have to add length in the front as well for leg room plus a much heavier engine so the tail needs to extend to compensate.
Hooks Texas? I need to get ahold of you.......
Hooks airport, KDWH
Ian, who would be a good CFI in the Houston area?? Do you know of any?
Right now all of mine are moving on from cfi work so I can’t recommend a specific person but there’s a lot of good ones at the flight schools at hooks. I’m working on my own cfi after my multi at United flight systems and then I’ll probably try to teach there.
IansLife thanks for the info. Im moving to the Hooks airport area in the fall so i needed to have an airport close so I can get my license and not have to travel too far.
I know I’m 3 years behind watching your build videos BUT you should call it FRANKENSTEIN
Geese would be appropriate.
How do I send you a private message?
They removed that feature annoyingly. You can email me at contact@camerawings.com and I’ll give you my number.
If you use aluminium angle rather than steel for your fixtures then the weld wont stick
good morning ! i live in brazil i would like to build the super stall could you help me to indicate the person who sells this preojeto ! I'm going to build the plane here in Brazil!" Thank you in advance! You have WhatsApp