Aileron Brackets & Final Prep
With Priming day getting close (Saturday!), I wanted to wrap up any remaining items I needed to get done before prime. This include the aileron brackets and some annoying little aileron stops. Read on for more detail!
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With Priming day getting close (Saturday!), I wanted to wrap up any remaining items I needed to get done before prime. This include the aileron brackets and some annoying little aileron stops. Read on for more detail!
Got going on the trailing edge of the wing today, prepping the flap brace and aileron fairing for priming. Thanks Mom for bringing food!
In an epic Sunday session, Sam, Tod, and I powered through the remainder of the right top skin, repaired a bunch of outstanding rivets, and moved the wings to their new home, the wing cradle Paul and Kacy get me. Read on for details of a fun session. Why the rush? Read on to see the big reveal of why I need more space in the hangar!
In a recap post or the remainder of May, I take you through a number of sessions that gets the plane closer to top skin completion. Almost there!
Sam was able to drop in for a great riveting session along with an exciting Warriors game. We made a ton of progress!
Another quick solo session. With no helpers I continued work on Ailerons. Read on for more.
Nico and I got a quick session in to knock out a rib of riveting.
Another epic session with Sam got us through the left top skin riveting. Of course another hiccup left us limited on right top skin progress. Read on for more detail!