New Patrol builder, P 317

[hausburn]

Hello all, I am a new builder from New Paltz NY.

Van

[N3UW]

Welcome. tell us a little about yourself. Are scratch building or Quick build?

[hausburn]

I will be scratch building and the itch is upon me. Can't wait to start cutting and forming. I am a native southerner living in NY.

[DRLPatrol]

Welcome. Grew up in Tennessee myself, now in Oregon.

Doug

[Bcone1381]

Van,

I am also scratch building a Patrol. I started in March, and am now forming ribs. I am having a great time and hope you enjoy as much as I. If you search "the router method" I think you find some good information to get you started.

Brooks Cone
Michigan
Patrol #303

[hausburn]

Thank you, I am looking for 1
" MDF and having no luck. I am still planning and studying the prints for now.

[Bcone1381]

I used 3/4" MDF and feel as though it was a good decision. I think most others here also used it. I have never seen 1" thick MDF, but one could bond a 2 sheets of 1/2" MDF together.

[N3UW]

I used 3/4" MDF and feel as though it was a good decision. I think most others here also used it. I have never seen 1" thick MDF, but one could bond a 2 sheets of 1/2" MDF together.

I also used 3/4 MDF. worked great!!!

[sjt]

I made my form blocks out of 1 inch. A 4x8 sheet goes for something like $50. You have to go to a store that sells cabinet material. Call a local woodcrafter store and ask them where to go.

I do not know how or why, but mdf does shrink and expand.

I also think my 1 inch material had cleaner shavings as compared with 3/4 material. I think it is denser.

[hausburn]

Calling when I get off. Thank you. The 1" sound like a good idea. I'll be starting forms this weekend.

[N3UW]

I will be scratch building and the itch is upon me. Can't wait to start cutting and forming. I am a native southerner living in NY.

I am originally from Virginia!!! I now live in Seattle. So what do they call a southerner that moves to NY? Did you do it out of your own free will?

Welcome to the scratch build club. I am also building a patrol from scratch or at least the wings. I have formed all the ribs and spars. I have also just about finished one wing. I have been delayed about 6-8 months with a move from Denver to Seattle area. Just got a 50'x50' hanger and the crated wing and parts will arrive tomorrow. Once I get the shop setup again the build will continue. Should finish somewhere between 2-10 years!!!!

Have you built any other planes before?

[hausburn]

No, this is my first. I am really looking forward to it.

[X'N]

Look in the shelving area or pre-made counter top area. My local store carries 5/4 MDF that is something like 30"x72"

They also carry 5/4 primed MDF boards for trim.