CH-750 Super Duty Update + Surprise at End! (Ep34)

Although it might not look like a lot of progress on the Zenith Super Duty fuselage, I've actually accomplished a lot. I'll update you on the current status of the fuselage, and give you a sneak peek at the end of what will be on Ep35!
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[@carlylea]

I'm holding my breath till the Dynon video comes out... Don't leave me hanging too long.

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

Hello Mark. Looking great. So impressed with the time you are accomplishing each project. Moving right along. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@darrenweston6056]

If it makes you feel better I also drilled the tail wrong on my Cruzer and had to replace those brackets, that was my 4 month delay waiting for parts due COVID, now another 3 months waiting for my permit to fly due lock down. I just hope it’s worth the wait 😬

[@autolabpro3186]

Great job!

[@stevefischer197]

Looks awesome! Great work and thanks for bringing us along.

[@theswisssavannahfactorycha2324]

Thank you Mark, you gave me the enthusiasm to building a plane too. Today I ordered a IPC Savannah s kit 😊. The adventure will start in 4 weeks.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Awesome!!

[@Know-Way]

What a coincidence, I just ordered my airplane kit today too. I'm building a Guillow Sky Streak. Some don't care for its short endurance, but it suites my needs, and budget.

[@gregorygehrke1850]

Great video, thank you for sharing

[@daverobinsonTnT]

Recommend you 'plug' unused rivet holes with low profile Domed head rivets; just to reduce the possibility of cracks developing and propagating over time. Where the Zenith Bolt head clearance cutout (hole) is very close to the bolt clearance cutout (hole) in your seat pan - the ones which you made to clear the seat rail fasteners - you may wish to make the two adjacent cutouts into a single oblong one and install a Doubler around its periphery (using CS'K rivets) to increase local strength. The holes may possibly be too close and a crack might occur with the passage of time ... but that's just taking the very cautious route, probably 'over cautious" for most. Impeccable work on your part as usual, well done (two thumbs up).

[@davidrobins4025]

Good progress.

[@Spinner1987CH]

Hey Mark, I really enjoy seeing your build coming along! Your shirts (RV-8) are still super nice! I will have to order more (so you can buy more goodies for the 750 ;)

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Can you order about 10,000 shirts? I'm saving up for an engine!!

[@Spinner1987CH]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast I can offer a set of sparkplugs 😉

[@RaggedyTubes]

Aluminum motorcycle wheels, frames, and other components have been powder coated by the manufacturers forever with no issues. I think you will be ok.

[@arpeltier]

6061-T6 begins to lose some of its strength after being exposed to temps above about 375F. Most powdercoaters cure at 400F. Just because everyone does it, doesn't mean they do it properly for the material you're providing them. Powdercoaters also don't tend to be metallurgists. I think he is probably fine and I don't know what material the wheels are made from, but he is smart to have been concerned about it and I would stick to powdercoating just the parts that are steel or ask if they can cure at a lower temp if you do powdercoat something aluminum.

[@daryldrennan]

Hi Mark, I work with aluminum square tube all the time, that 1/8" wall, 3/4" arch. square tube should work fine, my only concern using it in a cantilever configuration under the seat pan is that there could be bolt jacking on the front bolts over time, even with the second row of bolts. I say this only because I care about you and because I'm an inventor/manufacturer and have done a lot of testing with aluminum square tube in different configurations and it can be very unforgiving.

[@leebasey8304]

You are moving along.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I'm trying NOT to make this a 5 year project like the Cruzer!!

[@theresacaron4238]

Hope you keep the sliding seat hardware if you ever sell the plane to a shorter pilot. A lot of us are in the 5'6" to the 5'8" range. Just a thought.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Oh yes-no use in discarding it. I'll have it here in a box. BUT....I'm never selling this plane! LOL

[@theresacaron4238]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast LOL

[@davehallier8584]

Hey Mark, still curious, have you decided on what engine and/or firewall forward package yet?? I'm fairly certain I'll go the Honda Accord late model engine, 195HP Turbo from Viking. I want liquid cooled and heated, header tank dual pumps, DUC 5 blade, VIP, no carb heat, no mixture, (let the ECU take care of that!), dual gel batteries, etc. But have you decided, on the fence, or another UL powered craft???

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I've been looking at the Feb issue of Kitplanes Magazine at their engine buyers guide. The engine of choice for me is Lycoming's YI0-360-M1B Thunderbolt! 180hp, fuel injected. MADE IN THE USA!

[@arpeltier]

I think Honda’s 1.5L Turbo used in N.A. markets are actually made in Anna Ohio. I know their 2.0L Turbos are as well as their V6s. Dead reliable engines.

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

The mystery boxes? Gourmet Cheese? Leg hold traps? Shrunken heads? Artifacts from the Lost City of Atlantes?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I haven’t opened them yet so I’m not sure. I’m guessing it’s my extra large blow-up dolls I ordered!!

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast No judgement here.

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast lmao

[@russellsmith3825]

Avionics in the boxes

[@timstretton3174]

Hi Mark. Really enjoying your build videos. How much time do you think you have into this project to this point?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I have no idea. I don't log any time in the shop. I just enjoy it and when it's done it's done!

[@3dfoamies]

Is that top rear seat sky light an option for the baggage area on the Cruzer? That might be cool to have. Keep up the great work!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

As far as I know it's not an option for the Cruzer, but maybe Zenith could cut the hole in the top skin for it? You'd have to ask Zenith.

[@fivezeroida34]

What powder coater do you use? I just dropped off some stuff at RMC Powder Coating in Manchester just south of Chelsea. I have never used them before. I had my control yokes on my 182 done at Bean in Ann Arbor but they like to do more production work rather than small projects. I am always looking for a good powder coater. Thanks Chuck

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

hhpowdercoating.com

[@randomthings2711]

Hey Mark. By moving away from using the sliding seat rails, will that limit access to the 3rd seat?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

hmmm...yes it probably will. But I'm not installing a jumpseat, however it might make it more difficult to load and unload the baggage area. Dang it I'm going to wind up having to install the sliding seats!!!

[@davidharris6427]

Is there a temple of where to drill, or is it just a description?

[@DavidBruner_NJ]

Why not just weld together a tube frame out of Alum?

[@Know-Way]

Holy smokes, you've been busy. Was there a reason given against powder coating the wheels?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Honestly I'm sure just for liability. Powder coating has to be baked in an oven and that's no issue for steel. But some people have concerns about putting aluminum in an oven to cure the powder-coating. The temperatures aren't hot enough though to affect the aluminum as I'm told.

[@LTVoyager]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast A 20 minute bake at 400 F for powder coat curing is not likely to cause an issue, but since the aging temp for many aluminum alloys starts at a little over 300 F, I can see why anyone making products for a litigious industry would be cautions. Now, aging at 320 F generally takes 8+ hours, however, at 400 F, things will happen much faster. And if the furnace is not well temperature controlled, and not all powder coaters are created equal, a short excursion to 450 or 500 could well significantly weaken the part. www.theworldmaterial.com/al-6061-t6-aluminum-alloy/

[@Know-Way]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast Yea, that's kind of what I figured. The parts look great!

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast 400 degrees. Should be no problems at all.

[@setankoberr]

where is the content of the video, too many explanations, the content of the video is a little, how can we understand,