New (to me) S1

[Steve Stephenson]

Am in the process of buying an S1. I've been dreaming about this plane since I first laid eyes on one in the 80s. It will be based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

 

[eschrom]

Congratulations! My 2LS is delightful to fly and your 1 will be more so. Is it a flying airplane or do you have work to do?

Ed

 

[Steve Stephenson]

Flying. Needs a little work but I'm up for it. Thanks Ed. I'll post pictures soon.

 

[CdnMedic]

Is that the yellow one I've seen on Kijiji?

 

[Steve Stephenson]

Probably. It is yellow with black trim.

 

[CdnMedic]

Probably. It is yellow with black trim.

Yep, had a yellow "cap" on the canopy.
A buddy saw that and was trying to convince me to go for it. If it was an S2 I may have.

 

[Steve Stephenson]

There was a taller guy flying it hence the "beanie". That's on the list of things to modify.

 

[Pttim]

Congrats!

 

[Steve Stephenson]

Thanks very much.

 

[Schmleff]

Congrats!

 

[Steve Stephenson]

The aircraft I bought was once owned by Gaston Dorval, who is dear to everyone on this site. I wish I'd known him. Don't worry, I promise to take care of it. So far, I've done following:

1. Restored the propeller (with guidance from Ed Sterba);
2. Remanufactured the intake tubing (smooth flow - all aluminum);
3. Remade (new size) the carburetor mounting bracket (old mount caused carb to rub on the starter);
4. Replaced the spark plugs and boots (new boots for 67 Camaro - lol);
5. Moved the fuel vent to the top of the tank;
6. Modified the front exhaust stacks (which will now makes for a lower cowling "repair"); and
7. Reconditioned the brakes and wheels and changed the tires to new ones.

The canopy is currently being remade in Ohio by Airplane Plastics. I'm also repainting a few things and doing a few cosmetics like valve covers (that nobody will actually see but look badass). Eventually, I'll be re-doing the instrument panel, throttle quadrant and stick. I'll post some pics in the gallery (media) for anyone who's interested.

Cheers,

Steve

 

[shocktrooper]

Unseen details are important too...especially to the pilot/owner. Make your bird as “badass” as ya like. I was always that kid that painted every engine & panel detail on his plastic model planes and tanks, only to cover them up with the cowlings and hoods...but (I) always knew those details were there and (I) was satisfied.
RockOn Steve!

 

[Steve Stephenson]

I did the same thing with models. lol. During "early" Covid lockdown, I hibernated at the hangar and rebuilt a continental a-65 on a Luscombe. There weren't too many of the "hidden" features I left out. Pic enclosed. The Sonerai will get there. Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[bluerocket]

I remember looking at a Lambogueni and the grill welding was terrible the mechanic said the grill was to keep rocks out. it didn't have to look pretty, but look inside the engine. she is beautiful and it was.