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DIY SeaRey

#1 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:00 pm

My friend's husband is building his own SeaRey in their garage in Mckay, NZ. I thought y'all might like to see how his project has come on. He started it in September 13.

**Warning to Sisemen** - It is a plethora of photographs so look no further. :O3

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#2 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:25 pm

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#3 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:30 pm

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#4 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:37 pm

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#6 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:51 pm

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#7 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:52 pm

That's where he is as of yesterday. :) How fantastic is that?

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#8 Post by stuart » Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:55 pm

You have a very talented friend Lily, multi skilled and I presume he's a pilot as well, superb workmanship.
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#9 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:00 pm

He's done it all himself. It certainly is a Wow! What patience! They intend to fly around the Whitsunday Islands when it is finished after testing/assessments etc. I'll keep you updated as to his progress. :) I obviously did not post up all their photos of his project. There are 113 of them to date. Fantastic! :O3
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#10 Post by Fliegenmong » Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:33 am

Oohh FLame! What a lovely looking aircraft!!!, not a project I could conquer!!, (But I'd love to fly it!!) ...
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#11 Post by Dirk » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:01 pm

Great looking build and a very interesting mix of composite and metal in its construction, he should be proud.

Wouldnt mind seeing a pic that shows how they designed the airbox support/s, the only 912S installations Ive seen before with an airbox fit have been Tractor setups and it's a bit that needs to be carefully considered on the 'S' engine installs

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#12 Post by Flame Lily FX » Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:27 pm

I have messaged them about your query. They have been testing the avionics. I can't upload that vid from Instagram.

Correction from my first post - they live in Mackay, Oz, not NZ.
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#13 Post by Flame Lily FX » Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:53 am

Dirk

My friend has responded to your query: 'Kev is very willing and keen to chat to you. Could you inbox us his email address and Kevin will send photos and discuss. In a nutshell.... there are springs that hold the airbox and carburetors onto the motor as per the exhaust.'
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#14 Post by OFSO » Thu Jan 21, 2016 11:12 am

Admiration for the workmanship, and envy......
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#15 Post by Flame Lily FX » Sat Feb 27, 2016 1:03 pm

The build has progressed. :) Photos just uploaded from Australia.

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#16 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:52 pm

Latest update. Just 80 more rivets and the build is complete.

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#17 Post by Flame Lily FX » Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:07 pm

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#18 Post by Flame Lily FX » Thu Mar 16, 2017 1:18 pm

It is now finished.

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#19 Post by Flame Lily FX » Thu Mar 16, 2017 1:25 pm

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#20 Post by Flame Lily FX » Sat Apr 08, 2017 6:05 pm

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