On page 18-03 there is a highlighted note saying that to ensure proper alignment, every 10th hole that attaches the tank baffle to the skin should NOT be countersunk until after the tank is assembled and the initial batch of sealant has cured. First, I've read through this section at least 3 times to try and better understand at what point we are to consider the tank "assembled" and the final countersinking should begin. Would that be after step 5 on page 18-05?
I'm also having trouble visualizing how leaving every 10th hole uncountersunk aids in alignment? Can anyone explain? Also, won't there be tank sealant that oozes up through those holes making later countersinking more difficult?
And lastly, I just discovered that the first comment made by JDA_BTR in the plans Gotchas regarding page 18-04 step 3 and which part gets the #19 dimples is not correct. The plans in fact are correct. The rest of his comments are fine.
I'm also having trouble visualizing how leaving every 10th hole uncountersunk aids in alignment? Can anyone explain? Also, won't there be tank sealant that oozes up through those holes making later countersinking more difficult?
And lastly, I just discovered that the first comment made by JDA_BTR in the plans Gotchas regarding page 18-04 step 3 and which part gets the #19 dimples is not correct. The plans in fact are correct. The rest of his comments are fine.