Hi, I just wanna share my building journey of a Brodak Cardinal.
I知 not an expert builder, but I love building planes. My building skills are pogressing, and this project is actually done way better than my Banshee. Soon, I値l become a better builder.

This project has been going for almost 10 months, and still not finished yet due to my limited time to build.

So, let痴 start:
- Picking up the package at the local post office.



- Unboxing time





- Setting up the Wing Jig







- Assembling the Wing Panel








- Fitting the wing and stab into the fuselage



- Fitting the landing gear and tail wheel



- Reworking the wingtip







- Covering with Monokote







Just few more steps left, and I will still update this post, and hopefully I can finish it by the end of this month.
I can稚 wait to fly this plane.


Best,
Kafin

Kafin,

Not only does it look good, you did a good job building the Cardinal.

The Cardinal is a great, little plane....you'll have fun flying it.

Take your time doing the initial trimming, and don't rush things.  If you have
people in the area that are experienced pilots, ask for help, and take advantage
of their experience.  It can pay off big time.

Let us know how you make out.

Cheers,

Warren Wagner
Bradenton, FL

Thanks Doc & Warren.
Will take my time for the initial trimming.

Kafin:

If you haven't finished the flaps yet, cut 1/4" off of the back.  They are too big.  If you have, set the flap horn to give you more elevator than flap. Better yet do both.

Ken

Plane looking good.  I miss mine.  Highly modified but still a Cardinal at heart.

If you have, set the flap horn to give you more elevator than flap. Better yet do both.

How exactly do you set the flap horn to give more elevator?
The position of the pushrod on the horns?

Ken,

What would happen if I just stay box stock (no flap cut and place the control horns as plan)?

Hi, I just wanna share my building journey of a Brodak Cardinal.
I知 not an expert builder, but I love building planes. My building skills are pogressing, and this project is actually done way better than my Banshee. Soon, I値l become a better builder.

This project has been going for almost 10 months, and still not finished yet due to my limited time to build.

So, let痴 start:
- Picking up the package at the local post office.



- Unboxing time





- Setting up the Wing Jig







- Assembling the Wing Panel








- Fitting the wing and stab into the fuselage



- Fitting the landing gear and tail wheel



- Reworking the wingtip







- Covering with Monokote

- Wing Covering





- Final Assembly

I would respectfuly suggest using 440 socket head bolts to mount the motor and get rid of those slotted screws.