EP 4.22 The Big Cut
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EP 4.22 The Big Cut
Canopy Fitment Issues
After cutting the forward canopy tubes to height, I have further issues with rubbing on the aft skins. Again, the project hands me a circular set of dependencies: you can’t cut the tubes until the frame is fit, you can’t fully fit the frame until the tubes are cut. Unfortunately, in this instance, I’ll be […]
EP 4.21 Initial Slider Frame Fitting
Heads-up on this one… I would suggest not cutting the roll bar support at this stage, despite my bodacious video of me doing just that. Future videos might explain why…
Canopy Test Fit
With the Sika dry, I test fit the canopy and frame, including the initial side skirts. Initially it looks good. I’m a little concerned about some rubbing at the aft skins. I’ll have to look into it. The side skirts show that much adjustment is needed to canopy height, and some to the angle of […]
Sika Flex and the Canopy
Today I attached the canopy to the frame with Sika Flex. This was terrifying. I used copious amounts of tape for protection, two layers in critical areas, and did as much preparation and research as possible. In the end, the Sika was easier to work with than I expected. Cleanup, working time, all aspects were […]
EP 4.20 Rear Skins and Roll Bar
Final Avionics Panel
Once again, the panel returns from the fabricator; this time for good. I love every aspect of it, and wasted no time applying the dry transfer decals. They came out equally as good. All of the pieces coming together is a real joy. I think the result surpassed my expectations. All piece will receive lacquer […]
Panel Fabrication
Back to the avionics panel for a bit. With the final placement now determined for all avionics, I had the stock Van’s panel cut by water jet at a local fabricator. Really this should still be at the fabricator, as they still have work to do. But so do I. Before the panel can be […]
The Big Cut
The post here is somewhat short, but the video will be detailed. The big cut was a big task. I think the preparation, buildup, stress, and anxiety made this one of the most intense days in the shop–at least this far. Heat: Keeping the shop heated is key. The material will get brittle below 70-ish […]