Kitfox 7 Apex Build Episode 32 Cowling Part 2

[@KevinsModels]

Bryan, once again, your attention to detail is what makes watching your videos so gratifying. Your lack of fear in attempting new things is inspirational. Keep up the good work brother!!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

it never surprises me just how much effort is required on making composite items. Thanks for taking us along.

[@flyingkub]

You have to have respect for a chap who is willing to go through the learning process and share the good and the bad. I wounder who that reminds me of?!?!?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flyingkub good point well presented. ;)

[@bamaverick8740]

Love your build! A real working man's build ! Unlike one who has cad systems is sponsored, and unlimited money! Great job! Looking at doing the same!

[@leeweickum6476]

Very nice Yota. Good to see Capt supervising the project.

[@BowenAero]

I’ll tell her you said that.

[@Flatlandmike]

Carbon layups are just so satisfying to do and see done.

[@nicka9202]

Great work! Of course Mike makes it look effortless, nice to see other be able to put out high quality carbon.

[@travisw9071]

Im gonna throw this out there. I enjoy your videos about as much as mikes. If not more. Its nice to watch and learn from a real human

[@alanh2077]

I remember from Scrappy building videos that Mike put dashed lines where he was going to part his pieces, then put the packing tape and then later in the CF. That made it easier for him to separate the pieces when he was done making the joint flange, because he only had the small breaks to cut to then fully separate his pieces.

[@viperdesigns]

Excellent work for your first carbon cowl. Carbon is a different animal than fiberglass. Can't wait to see it fly.

[@williamlagasse2438]

Looks fantastic, great job...remember, Mike didn't have a KZbin channel the first time he laid up something in carbon...

[@KitfoxPilot]

Great to see your wife helping. I couldn't get mine built without mine helping me.

[@jamesperkins3742]

Nice work. Please keep up the videos as I look forward to watching you complete your plane. I understand your reasoning about not making a professional mold. Your decision it's neither right nor wrong just the best decision for you at this time in your build. I see Mike P. doesn't have molds, so if something happens, drops a wing tip, bird strike, or some other unforeseen event he can't duplicate his airplane parts very easily. Keep building!

[@stevemowat4294]

1st effort? pretty damn good Brian! Well done

[@rixtrix11]

Looks great, Brian. It's worth all the time and effort and Mike is a fantastic resource for all things aircraft construction. Another step closer to finish! Best wishes!

[@michaelguy7168]

Great progress, big hurdle almost behind you. Your project is pushing me to step up and start my own build. Can’t wait to see it in the air.

[@JPascal61]

Looks good Bryan. Great work. Worth the extra. Major points to Mrs Bowen for helping.

[@michaelr2656]

Great to see the wife helping out.

[@russellsmith3825]

Awesome to see your wife helping you with the layup.

[@russellsmith3825]

I was wondering if you would do like Mike and bond the overlaps on the backside for the joints, and you got there, most excellent.

[@alaskanstoneguys]

Looking great I’ve ben fallowing you’re build and it’s mind blowing to see just how much time it takes to build Great progress can’t wait to see it fly

[@coreymosley3534]

Wow great job love the time laps of the lay up👍👍👍

[@av8or971]

for future reference, if someone has already mentioned, i apologize, but using compressed air in between your mold and the new covering, will help it all release

[@BowenAero]

Tried that, but it didn’t really help much, good idea anyway

[@av8or971]

@@BowenAero when i was in the AF, i was Aircraft Structural Repair and Corrosion Control. So i used a lot of fiberglass, and resins etc. I never got to play with carbon fiber, as it was only used on a few aircraft at the time. Watching your movie and Mike Patey's, i want to build a new hood for my John Deere Tractor, since it does not have one. i was going to use foam to encapsulate the engine, then lay up some fiberglass over that on the tractor. I just have not pulled the trigger yet.

[@philpearson8653]

Huge respect for taking that carbon cowling project on and you and your wife's hard work has paid off. Been following the Scrappy build also but I'm more excited about your build!

[@rickholman3182]

Great job!

[@jimhuskyflying]

Great video.

[@TheyCallMeMrGuns]

Great job man

[@logankistler]

Nice work man! It’s cool to see the different ways this stuff can be done. Making complicated two piece molds for the three different cowling sections has definitely been holding me back

[@pbeshears]

Nice work! For a first carbon project, it looks great!

[@72bigroj]

What can't you do!? LOL... - welding, avionics, fiberglass, woodwork, upholstery, engine wrenching, McGyvering... Keep it up. Can't wait to see this one fly.

[@bladerunner6282]

looks great! better than i had imagined.

[@stolaircraftsuyanto9728]

How much does that engine cover weigh, mate

[@flyingkub]

A big task for anyone to do, which is very much in your face. I take my hat off to you. I would say it might be worth making some sall triangular strips and then carboning them to the inside to stiffen the cowl, it would be lighter and stiffer then just adding a layer of carbon, especially near the back edge near the rad.

[@aviator267]

Really good job and great lines. Love how it fits around the cooler

[@davidrobins4025]

I love what you're doing and how you are doing it. Some nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@Manu-bk7gh]

I believe you did a very nice job up to now and you deserve all my respect for what you do man!

[@coj5478]

Absolutely amazed at the attention to detail! Great job , can’t wait to see it fly.

[@mkwflyinglife5166]

You are doing an awesome job. Great fun to watch.

[@sssigsauer2266]

I think it looks great, you did a good job explaining your thought process. Thank you for what you’re doing. I appreciate all the information you put out.

[@HookedOnUtah]

sweet work Bryan, it's looking very nice.

[@brent1041]

It turned put great. Definitely something you should be proud of

[@Birddog66]

Nice work!! Very impressive, you are very skilled my friend. Im building a model IV 1200. Your plane is going to be sick.

[@Anthonylarz]

Awesome video, really enjoyed this one.

[@briand3837]

Great job. As always very informative.

[@Stpilot]

Looks really good Bryan

[@Jamiehello1]

great work Big balls to take that on

[@Forty5Kimber]

Nice work! Both of you!! That's awesome to see! Even heavily reinforced and cut up , I am guessing 10.6 lbs. Good looking and lite. We are finishing up a KF 2 at my EAA chapter and it has a cool looking belly scoop like radiator shroud that went with the radial style cowl I think it would look good on yours maybe not practical but cool looking. Thanks again for sharing your build.

[@BlueBaron3339]

Once again my refuge of hope and relentless sanity comes through. For me, this is the one place I can go where everything makes sense and you know things will only improve 😅 😂 🤣

[@russ8935]

Its going to be awesome seeing the Kitfox and Scrappy hitting the skies. Nice job on the cowling Bry, can't wait for the next vid.

[@MRJSWORKSHOP]

Very nice job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Looking real good! 👍

[@theflyingfool]

I'm sure that cowl will look great when it's finished. It must have been a bit ooo-errr trying to get the plug out.

[@BowenAero]

Sure was, I hated to take the plug apart, but it wasn’t coming out otherwise.

[@jmkenny]

Great follow through, excellent job!

[@gluebox1]

The resin can take up to a week to fully cure, so it'll stiffen up a fair bit more. (Before you decide to add additional layers)

[@BowenAero]

That is a good point, I’ll be at work for a week so that will work out perfect.

[@kamilroupa2077]

AMAZING JOB!!!!

[@stolhunter4383]

Nice job man!

[@ActinOut]

Love the videos and following along. Occasionally I miss one (like part 1 of this). Would you consider putting links in each successive video for the previous video and the series in the description for easy access? Sometimes when I feel like I need to step back to the one I missed. To do so I have to go look through the videos on your channel to find it, not always successfully. If you put a link I'd certainly take the time to go back and watch the first one, otherwise I just don't have the time to search, though I'd still be interested. If you add it to this I'll go back still and watch the earlier one.

[@BowenAero]

Kitfox SS7 APEX build links Episode 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Kln4WPm9SSsLs Episode 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH7XoImBqp2UkLs Episode 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTYloCHgdmsl5I Episode 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYbboXWVhbWSl9E Episode 5 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGOQZqCOobh7pKc Episode 6 kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLLcqKthNmEn8k Episode 7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pom6hJKhmK9jgrM Episode 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3a5hZ6fh5tpgqs Episode 9 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHPRY6B5gcaogLM Episode 10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZecqaJtbbeSr5o Episode 11 kzbin.info/www/bejne/paash4xti9uqr68 Episode 12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4e7hGetn5V-pNU Episode 13 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZjOaYx8r9R0bKc Episode 14 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH_Hp5KViMl5lZo Episode 15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmTHpKqkidugp5I Episode 16 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3zKmIptpaaloas Episode 17 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eofVoa2ebZt2j9k Episode 18 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3OaepKtlteEY5I Episode 19 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYCZqX2NjLSGrbM Episode 20 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaargZummNWemK8 Episode 21 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJbPgYtnZdF2hbs Episode 22 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f17cmK1ofMadgqc Episode 23 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGeXqWZoj9qeaZI Episode 24 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGpemajmrySna8 Episode 25 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4bIg4CEbtJsZrM Episode 26 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIqtl5VtfNJlY6s Episode 27 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnqTdKmPqNqBi68 Episode 28 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n17Xgqirgd2VnM0 Episode 29 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqKbm2Oai7qerKM Episode 30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfcdqGkq7ypZpY Episode 31 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbHZHaCa5agZ6c Episode 32 youtu.be/9Y5F5hUy

[@ActinOut]

@@BowenAero lol... I've seen many of these, glad #32 was there. Another idea besides the description might be to add a tag link somewhere in the first few minutes of the video for the one previous. But you're doing a good job man. I'm living a little vicariously through your videos because I dont have a license & just do RC (and with all the other stiff fix & build my wife says I'm not making a plane 😅). Keep it up man! Thanks for making them.

[@sdutoit10]

Nicely done.

[@dtodd2709]

Looks great! Nice work.

[@joseruiz-Joecool]

Congratulations, you did a fine job.

[@Raypatrick66]

I goyta tell you these video between younand mike Patey are freaking awsome!! is it like every choice you make is almost exactly like how I think?!! it’s like you’re in my head you’re very much of a perfectionist I can tell you by the way you talk and about how and the way u do things! Some people have heroes like Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and all those!! But you Mike and Trent are my hero’s you guys jist give me such insperation! I am definitely building a kit fox hopefully I can get some tips from you guys from the watch your videos of course but I have a good mechanical background like you do not so much flying I’m taking flying lessons right now and the reason I’m doing this because of all three of you guys I started watching Trent’s videos first and then I got to yours and Mikes! you guys are like insanely awesomely crazy in a good way and it seems like you have a really good family support what you do you’re very lucky that way I lost mine I have a daughter now she’s my backbone inspires me also but what are doimg you guys really makes my life a choice to do something positive!! I just can’t say enough and fun and make something to look forward to . Thanks for all these wonderfully informative videos they are very informative and rock!! :-) I am 53 6,”4 290I so kinda a big person not heavy just built mote from my typrs of work I think the reason I wanted to go with the kit fox was of you guys The way you explained it and because of the width and size because I’m kind of built big upper structure broke my neck in 2007 bunch of the bones in my body for 65 feet fall in Texas can’t do what I used to do anymore and I think flying is gonna be my way of getting out and enjoying life it’s my passion I believe i can feel such excitement when I watch you guys I wish I would have gotten my license when I was younger I operate all kind of machinery I just never got my flying license but I have flown a lot in small planes and loved it.... Anyways sorry so long you’re just inspiring sincerely RAY Stone cover your six!!:👍👍👍👍👍 awesome Claim awesome Engines awesome job great choices can’t wait to see you fly please make videos please!!!;-)

[@Rcgary24]

Awesome Job!!!!! Thanks for making these videos , i can only imagine how much extra time it takes you with running a camera. Are there any other places , maybe small items that you have considered doing the work (maybe not after the cowling right?) and making them into carbon parts to save a bit more weight here and there? Like a few things that you have considered but not fully commited to the idea? Awesome work , cant wait for the next video to come!!!!

[@BowenAero]

Oh I have gone full carbon nuts, floor boards, baggage area, wing tips, wing strut fairings, landing gear fairings, horizontal strut fairings, seat pan and seat compartment covers. Of course I still need to do all these, but the wing tips and the seat pan will save a lot of weight.

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

WoW ... impressive what you have been able to accomplish in a home garage essentially by yourself. Wife is a good sport !! I wait for installments :-)

[@desertfox3860]

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

[@justindyster7073]

Looks good. Without that tape you would have destroyed your plug getting it out. I HIGHLY recommend that you put a layer of fiberglass on the outer most surfaces where you’re going to put metal fasteners to prevent corrosion. Also, consider www.clickbond.com for bonded fasteners on your cowling. 3M DP105 is an excellent adhesive for these types of fasteners. Love the videos and I wish I could move as fast as you on my project. Keep up the videos.

[@georgel5308]

Great job I’m Soo glad u didn’t try it on the plane. I was worried about that last week.

[@MaxRunia]

Looks great man!

[@edwinkania5286]

Is this cheaper that getting one from Kitfox? Yes I know parts and items are way off in the future to obtain, so this may be faster. I have a Kitfox IV in the works, so I am taking notes. Cowl looks nice.

[@BowenAero]

I would think so, not sure what they charge for a carbon cowling.

[@darwinendreson4628]

Turned out really sweet. Your work on the “mold” was well worth the time invested, nice!

[@stevemarlin6852]

Hey Bryan, enjoying your build videos. What product will you use as a clear coat on the carbon fiber?

[@BowenAero]

I’m going to paint it to match the fuselage. I’ll be using polyfiber enamel. Anywhere I want the carbon to show, I haven’t found a UV protective clear coat yet, still looking.

[@stevemarlin6852]

@@BowenAero Thanks Bryan. I’ll ask my finishing foreman if he knows of one. If so I’ll share it.

[@ronnybaize]

Love the tiger roar.!!! Your the next mike patey

[@f.dt.f3965]

heck i think it looks good

[@davidalhoff7190]

Epic video! Cracy how much labour goes into just this single part! Respect for your 2 projects since makeing the plane is one and the editing at least a 2nd! Happy landings

[@aerialimagesbydoug5733]

That cowl turned out great! About how much fiber did you use? I understand , you have some reinforcing to do,,,, Keep up the video's

[@BowenAero]

7 yards so far

[@steveegbert7429]

Looking great Bryan! The extra time you took to make it right is time well spent, even if only you will know the reward.

[@MrJmannik]

Great work, Are you going to use the mike patey method for making the joints? like the overlapping sections?

[@BowenAero]

Yes

[@MrJmannik]

@@BowenAero can't wait to see this thing in the air

[@Shreyam_io]

I found this (part 1 and 2 both) a super tough job. You did a great job (keeping in mind your needs) since you working with carbon for this huge complex part for the first time. i would have ruined the whole work..(even thinking of this feel like I lost something valuable) And Mike Patey definitely make it look like anyone can do that. 🤣🤣

[@stevenmorefield8154]

Way to go Bryan, this is a tuff jod. I'm happy to to see your effort turned out so well for you.

[@lostkiwi2695]

that looks really good, Bryan! Its all coming along nicely.

[@willsta21]

You must have the most supportive wife in the world! #luckyman

[@pi.actual]

After watching Mike Patey do this so many times, making it look so easy, it's nice to see how it goes when a normal human being tries it. Just as difficult as I'd imagined it to be. For such a large section I think you are going to need some internal stiffening and support. One thing you might consider are hat sections, look at the inside of the metal Luscombe wing for an example. They don't have any ribs, just these hat shaped strips of aluminum riveted to the skins.. You could make some carbon fiber ones and then bond them to the inside. One other thing I was wondering about is why you chose the open radiator? Wouldn't it be better to have it enclosed in a pressure cowl? As it is it seems that most of the air will just spill over it and it will create more drag. It's also exposed to possible damage from rock strikes. Just a thought anyway. I've enjoyed watching your build, it shows more realistically how much work a homebuilder should expect in even a relatively simple project such as a Kitfox. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[@craigsanders6925]

I guessed 6 lbs :) Carbon/Kevlar is nice on the edges.

[@joshheatwole]

will they reinforcement on the back of the boot cowl be enough to make up for fitting beings that you laid the carbon on the outside of the fiberglass one or is that thickness negligible? seems like the carbon boot cowl fit would be a tad loose.

[@BowenAero]

Negligible because of the way it attaches and the fact that I have not fit the windshield yet.

[@williamstrome5271]

are we calling it a tiger fox

[@kenyates8084]

I must have missed one.. you don't have your other plane? Great job on this project as always! So interesting to watch.

[@thompsonjerry3412]

What is the cost penalty and weight savings of carbon fiber?

[@BowenAero]

I covered the weight savings in the video and the cost was around $500 so far.

[@thompsonjerry3412]

@@BowenAero 100 bucks a pound, not bad.

[@x111-c4f]

Do NOT forget to polish it and clear coated in the end !!

[@MarvinsGarage22]

[Me] oh, look his wife is helping. [Wife] his kids are probably 5-10 years older [Me] touchet.

[@BowenAero]

10 and 13

[@MarvinsGarage22]

@@BowenAero 6,4 and 1.5.

[@ginginthing]

If you had made a mold out of the dummy cowl, say in two pieces top and bottom, the finished product (inlay) would have had a near perfect smoothness just like your inside turned out, and it would have been easier to work with two smaller pieces. Plus you would not have to pull your prop to look at the engine. You then would have been able to make as many parts later on as you wanted. Since this is a MOLD, there is no reason to use the real cool expensive stuff like carbon fiber cloth that I see many people do, because weight is not a factor, AND, carbon fiber is much harder to form because it is stiffer. Why make it hard to make a mold? The mold would have been made out of polyester resin and a first layer of thick mat fiberglass followed by a layer or 2 of bias weave glass cloth. Why polyester resin? Because it's cheap, AND it isn't compatible with epoxies, therefore the epoxy won't try to bond to the mold, even though you will still use mold release wax. If needed, small pieces of wood ribs could be glassed into the outside of the mold in certain locations to add rigidity to the mold.

[@BowenAero]

I explained why I did not do it that way in the video. The Carbon cowling will be cut into 2 or 3 pieces so J will not need to remove the prop.

[@MarvinsGarage22]

My wife says, "it sounds like your life." Don't need another business making cowlings.

[@mikea1893]

well i guess i am the first .

[@1234SERGIO4321]

Great work!