hammdo Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 @Sabremech David, are you going to use the Van's BAF-360 for baffles? Those are damn nice! -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted April 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 10 hours ago, hammdo said: @Sabremech David, are you going to use the Van's BAF-360 for baffles? Those are damn nice! -Don Hi Don, I’m not sure yet. I do have to make some of the baffling and can’t use all of the kit so I need to weigh out the cost versus me just making them all. Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted April 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 Fitting continues. I feel as I have the front area solid now and am close to sending it back for the mold repair. Some final bodywork on my part and I’ll take it back for another set to be made. Baffling and induction systems to be worked on after I drop the cowling off. David 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Sabremech said: Fitting continues. I feel as I have the front area solid now and am close to sending it back for the mold repair. Some final bodywork on my part and I’ll take it back for another set to be made. Baffling and induction systems to be worked on after I drop the cowling off. David Hey David, are you making those cheek panels just for visual inspection purposes or are you going to be able to pull bottom spark plugs also? I’m the head on photo, is that just an optical illusion that makes the hump over the #1 cylinder look bigger than the other side? Or do you need to do that because #1 is farther forward? looking great! Edited April 18, 2022 by Browncbr1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Browncbr1 said: Hey David, are you making those cheek panels just for visual inspection purposes or are you going to be able to pull bottom spark plugs also? I’m the head on photo, is that just an optical illusion that makes the hump over the #1 cylinder look bigger than the other side? Or do you need to do that because #1 is farther forward? looking great! The cheek panels are mainly for inspection but I’ll also have the option for louvers in that panel for say the turbo charged airplanes for additional air flow. I hope that it’s an optical illusion! It’s also not sitting all the way together and not tight to to firewall flange. Thanks, David 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Fitting continues. I feel as I have the front area solid now and am close to sending it back for the mold repair. Some final bodywork on my part and I’ll take it back for another set to be made. Baffling and induction systems to be worked on after I drop the cowling off. DavidLooking really good David! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 I never thought art and sculpture would be an important skill for airplane building… David wins an artist award for this project! Incredibly functional art! Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisg Posted May 27, 2022 Report Share Posted May 27, 2022 David, This is Fantastic progress. I am truly anxious for the final product for 63 M20C!!!! Your dedication is truly heroic, particularly since you sold you Mooney. Please keep us all posted. Thanks Francisg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 Another nice note for @Sabremech above… -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 @Sabremech hey David, I’m quite dehydrated from drooling the past two months. Do you have any updates that might quench my thirst? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 [mention=7497]Sabremech[/mention] hey David, I’m quite dehydrated from drooling the past two months. Do you have any updates that might quench my thirst?Try drooling for 4 years… or is 5 years? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 That’d look great on your F..C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Marauder said: Try drooling for 4 years… or is 5 years? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro It’s killing me to take so long! Marauder is still first if he’s still wanting it when I get over my hurdles. Since I sold my Mooney a while ago, I didn’t have an airplane to fit parts to and prove my kits as I assemble them. I purchased a forward fuselage this spring along with an engine mount, prop hub, an spinner back plate. I’m waiting on O-360 crankshaft bearings so I can assemble the mock up engine and know that all my pieces fit correctly. I was hoping to find a used set of standard bearings as I don’t need airworthy parts. If anyone has any laying around and wants to part with them, let me know. The bearings are the last items I need to ensure my cowling fits correctly and then I can have the mold corrected. Still making progress, just way slower than I want to be. Thanks, David Edited July 22, 2022 by Sabremech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 It’s killing me to take so long! Marauder is still first if he’s still wanting it when I get over my hurdles. Since I sold my Mooney a while ago, I didn’t have an airplane to fit parts to and prove my kits as I assemble them. I purchased a forward fuselage this spring along with an engine mount, prop hub, an spinner back plate. I’m waiting on O-360 crankshaft bearings so I can assemble the mock up engine and know that all my pieces fit correctly. I was hoping to find a used set of standard bearings as I don’t need airworthy parts. If anyone has any laying around and wants to part with them, let me know. The bearings are the last items I need to ensure my cowling fits correctly and then I can have the mold corrected. Still making progress, just way slower than I want to be. Thanks, DavidDavid - I’m still game for the new cowl. I know how busy you have been and appreciate your efforts. Just let me know when! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted July 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Just now, Marauder said: David - I’m still game for the new cowl. I know how busy you have been and appreciate your efforts. Just let me know when! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Absolutely will. Thank you, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXB Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 Mmmm....Sabremech cowl. Hoping this is progressing well @Sabremech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 Something different to drool over. A former Mooney owner went from one end of efficiency to the other. It’s hard to work on when it’s inverted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 47 minutes ago, M20Doc said: Something different to drool over. A former Mooney owner went from one end of efficiency to the other. It’s hard to work on when it’s inverted! There are a few of those around here. Yeah, they're the opposite of practical or efficient. Friggin' enormous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, M20Doc said: Something different to drool over. A former Mooney owner went from one end of efficiency to the other. It’s hard to work on when it’s inverted! Because I was inverted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted October 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 23 hours ago, DXB said: Mmmm....Sabremech cowl. Hoping this is progressing well @Sabremech Hi Brad, Its still progressing although slowly. Too slow but at some point the log jam will break. Thank you, David 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Just wanted to bump this: I have David's old Mooney with the Gen 1 Cowling. Wanted to show what she does with that version. I had a True air speed of 177 MPH (shows 180 but I was moving around the cabin getting the camera). 9 GPH, 6000 ft, WOT 2400 RPM. Flight to KGGG IFR (East Texas Regional). This thing really does 154 KTS True as David said! -Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyJohn Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 I would like to hear about any updates, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabremech Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, MooneyJohn said: I would like to hear about any updates, also. The third cowling is getting ready for the mold to be made. This will be a cowling for the E, F and a PMA for the J. Baffling is being drawn to cut out multiple sets. Air induction parts are manufactured and waiting for the rest of the parts to be drawn and cut. I will have 10 new air induction boxes for E and F models. Moving forward slowly but parts are being manufactured and drawings made for the PMA and STC process. Thanks, David 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 No carb probably makes cowl design easier… gonna be nice! -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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