Vern,
There are parts available for the F1 series again. Mark and I are working to get everything made in the U.S.
Right now, we have gear legs, engine mounts, firewalls, and several other related parts. Cowlings and spinners should be available fairly soon.
It's a slow process, but we plan to have fuselage parts available next. There is no set timetable though. This is a labor of love.
Nonetheless, in the not too distant future, it should be possible to build a brand new F1 or F4 again. It might even be possible to get a jump ahead of the pack by using a few RV parts as has been done in the past by others, if you know what I'm saying.
Wait. What's an F4 you ask? Well, it's almost identical to the F1 except that it will use a 4-cylinder engine. Externally, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference since the prop location remains unchanged. On the inside, you'd find an extended engine mount, and the battery and other items will be moved up from for W&B reasons.
If you're interested, email me at
[email protected], see us at Oshkosh in blg. D, or follow our blog at
http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/category-s/28.htm
Me? I'm building the first pre-production F4 in my shop right now. Hey, Lee Logan.... it's gonna be all BLACK!