Over a couple sessions I knocked out quite a few tasks required before closing up the right tank. And learned a new skill while I was at it! Read on for more.

No more excuses. No more delays. It was Baffle Day. The long anticipated climax to the fuel tank build is closing up the tank permanently. Check out the post for an exciting recount of a long session.

Quick session to build out the anti-hangup bracket on the right tank.

Today was final prep before baffle install. Thorsten came by and helped out for a couple of hours. Lots accomplished, and it appears I’m ready to go for the big weekend! Read on for more detail.

This evening I completed the last of the left tank ribs along with permanent install of the fuel vent. Read on to see what comes next!

Getting away from sealant for an evening, I focused on getting the fuel vent lines measured and rough fit in preparation for the inboard rib. Read on for more detail!

Left outboard rib done!

Getting back to a pneumatic squeezer was a real pleasure, but not without it’s challenges as well. Today I installed the right wing outboard rib. Check it out!

In a marathon weekend, I was able to get 24.3 hours in and got a TON accomplished. Lots of friends came and helped with the build and it made for a great weekend of building and community. Read on to see all the progress made!