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
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 […]
Canopy Test Fit
I couldn’t help myself from test fitting the canopy. This did little more than get me excited, as there was no valuable information gathered from this experience other than, “It looks like an airplane–cool.” I think the more exciting part–depending on who you ask–is that we’ve regained some space in the living room now that […]
Slider Frame and Rail
With aft skins on, and roll bar attached, it meant I could test out this canopy frame. From what I hear, I could plan on wrestling with this thing for months. I also feel like I’ve been semi-consciously building this up in my head so that I can be pleasantly surprised. The slider space and […]
Roll Bar and Support
The roll bar was an apt introduction into the canopy, from what I hear. Mine was very close to plan, avoiding the big adjustments required by many. Still, this piece won’t bend. I needed about 1/8″ of twist which I achieved at the cost of risk of great personal injury, and 1/8″ of “squeeze” which […]