What an incredible contrast from too little info to too much info!
I am a Goldilocks fan and the plans we used to build these plane to this point are clear, concise and well drawn. It seems that the older ones were "sketchy" at best and the new ones are like comic books!
Now with all that aside, let me warn you that if you are going M1B-ish (with the snorkel in the cowl inlet) DO NOT trim the baffling to meet the cowling inlet until AFTER you have fitted the snorkel!
I had to add a piece onto the front of the baffle ramp in order for the air filter to fit and it was LOTS more difficult than it had to be! Here is a picture:
I scabbed a 1/4" thick aluminum bar in there to give it the proper thickness.
Here is a top view:
But what I really like is this:
The parts count is lower by 2 with this combination filter hold down/conical gusset.
If you look at the cocktail napkin diagram, Van wants you to install 2 hair filter hold down brackets (note the drill bit) on each side of the air cleaner.
On the CAD plan (comic book plan) he shows a conical gusset (see the punch) in the corner of the baffle.
As far as I can see, there really isn't enough room for all these components to fit cleanly.
This is my resolution. Take from it what you will.
If you devised a better plan... I am all ears! Clue me in!
What do you think?
CJ
CJ