Provost - Part 2

Awesome work Kevin, I'm sure the master upstairs will give you his approval..
If i can be of any help, give me a shout Kevin..

Tailwheel now complete . Doesn’t look like much extra but was actually double that in my first post due two attempts on the steering tiller and a complete rethink on the suspension which has increased weight to 100 gm (4ozs) but should be OK with an estimated AUW ITRO 20 lbs
last two shots - Because the tiller swings when the suspension is compressed, the closed loop connection has to pitch and the wires require some method of spring compensation so made this mock up to prove everything

Excellent work Kevin. Looks really really good. You're doing him proud!

I'm not an engineer but i can imagine the time and effort that has gone into producing the tail wheel Kevin!! Outstanding work and look forward to my easy task with the canopy?????

flyingpete wrote: I'm not an engineer but i can imagine the time and effort that has gone into producing the tail wheel Kevin!! Outstanding work and look forward to my easy task with the canopy?????

Thanks Pete
Just counted up every screw, rivet & piece of metal which i had to work and surprised myself = 51 !!!

Ive striped it in preparation for painting when the next task is complete - The main legs. -

Impressive stuff Kevin, watching this thread with interest. Is this project going to be a home for Frank's Saito or do you have other plans for powering the Provost?

AlanF wrote: I Is this project going to be a home for Frank's Saito or do you have other plans for powering the Provost?

Obviously the Saito is the intended and primary choice but i have major concerns on how to extract sufficient cooling air while retaining a reasonable scale appearance of the cowl. Brian Winch has published many articles about cooling these engines.

Provost U/C nearing completion. Further to the show & tell last Friday i've now received the LED reflectors for the landing lights - plus i get an anal bonus for matching two alloy rings for the the reflectors. Just need to source suitable LED's
last photo are the parts ex Franks workshop. the rest are my progress.

Unfortunately, the wing has developed a 3 Deg warp between the tips but 2 days after removal of the top skin, the structure has relaxed to within 0.8deg. I hope careful replacement using there clamps should produce a good result.
Many thanks to Flying Pete for offering to help but i like a challenge. (i think)

Canopy arrived last week c/w outer shroud which gas to be make the outer frame

started by fixing the canopy slide rails