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EP3.28 Gear, Static Line, Seat Backs, Forward Structure, and More
Finish Kit Arrival
The finishing kit has arrived. On top of that, I’ve selected an engine and received my fuel system components. For a while, these elements will jump ahead of the panel and avionics. First up: The engine choice… I’ve gone with a Titan Experimental from Continental Engines. An IOX-370, low-compression with Airflow Performance fuel injection and […]
Forward Cabin Structure and Skin
Well I put the skin on. I’ve heard this skin doesn’t fit, but I didn’t have too much trouble. What I did have trouble with was match drilling everything. In the end, I missed one bracket that will have to be addressed with final assembly. As it stands, I’ve not primed any of the smaller […]
Project Update: Training, Avionics, Finishing Kit, Engine, and More
Forward Structure
Well, with some off-site-cross-country training under my belt, I’m hankering to get the plane ready for avionics. Not really knowing where I’m headed with the engine eliminates fuel systems and other components of the interior, so it’s not really out of order to hit this now… Parts fitting was, as usual, quite quick. Before that, […]
EP3.27 Flap Mechanics
Interior Work Continues
The interior is coming along, and looking sharp. Very exciting stuff. Seatbacks were primed and riveted together. A bit heavier on the primer wouldn’t have hurt, but they look fine. The rear skins (top) were removed to start work on the gussets, static system, and prep the same skins for installation. I created some keepers […]
New Primer/Flaps
I received a quart of new primer to see how it looks. Still using the old hardener, as I have little concern that anything has gone wrong with that. First parts out of the booth looked great–back to a little sheen, much easier to apply. You can achieve a high gloss finish with a slightly […]