Build Updates

  • Trim Tab

    Trim tab started. Parts clecoed. Tabs on the end bent. (Hard! Looks good!) Hinge created, needs trimming. Almost to prime. Thinking primer pistol? Should…

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  • Left Elevator Work

    Lots of progress. Both sides riveted up! Used RTV on the stiffener ends instead of sealant. Worked well. Left elevator is nearly done! Next…

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  • Assembling Left Elevator

    Dimpled left elevator skeleton (out of order). Nearly forgot. Riveted skeleton together. Went very quickly. Got skins prepped. Added some dimples. I was planning…

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  • Continuation of Left Elevator

    Left elevator was dimpled. Countersunk trim spar backwards… had to countersink both sides. 🙁 Two more weakened rivet holes. 🙁 SLOW DOWN!! Started mounting…

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  • Right Elevator Work

    A lot of start-stop. Right elevator skin mated to skeleton. Skeleton, ribs, plates—all riveted. Mixed up tank seal & smeared on interior stiffener ends.…

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