Danget J. You're making me want to build.
Fantastic! I bet you are having fun now for sure with those wings behind you and doing the ctr section.
I want to build. I just don't know that I know what I'm doing. I've never built anything like that before. And I kind of have struggled with the practice flap. I'm sure once I went through it I would be fine.
I want to build. I just don't know that I know what I'm doing. I've never built anything like that before. And I kind of have struggled with the practice flap. I'm sure once I went through it I would be fine.
Gotta have a right angle drill...I got one off eBay under $100. I use it all the time. Looking good!
Jereme, we were at the same point earlier this month, but you are blowing me away. You are doing great.
Since I am behind now, I am really into your blog.
So what drill sizes do you need for right angle drilling the crotch straps?
I am working more steady now that I am watching your build, Carne. It is a great motivator. I am just trying to keep up the pace with you! Not wanting to see you flying, which would be great, and still be trying to finish my wings...haha
I guess this site is the best thing to happen to my build thus far, for many reasons!
You're making good progress and it's looking good.
One tip: The torques seal is not supposed to be on the bolt. It's between the nut and a solid surface. See http://www.eaavideo.org/detail/video/29739769001
Thanks for the nice comment!
I disagree with this method on using torque seal. I think it is more important to know if the nut has rotated with respect to the bolt (theoretically if it's not on the threads the bolt could rotate and the nut remain stationary and you wouldn't know). If I have to remove a bolt with torque seal on it I am just going to replace it anyways.
You're making good progress and it's looking good.
One tip: The torques seal is not supposed to be on the bolt. It's between the nut and a solid surface. See http://www.eaavideo.org/detail/video/29739769001
Incredible progress once again! Keep it going.
You are working so fast! And looking great btw! How many hours a month do you put into this baby?
You are working so fast! And looking great btw! How many hours a month do you put into this baby?
about 358 a month as far as I can tell...
Those belly bends look pretty sweet Carne.
Quit priming everything and you will be done way sooner!
Alclad!
May I suggest while you are there, adding doublers to your armrests. Some .032 angle (sheet Bent) riveted to the inner edge and tying into to the bulkhead and vertical spar box makes a big difference in how sturdy the armrest feels and lowers the risk of bending when in use.
Exceptional work my brother! I have been sitting on my butt staring at the canopy frame for a month...it's still there...
...it's nice to be drilling things again...
Come on over to Oregon and twist some cobalt in the RV-6 if you have an "itch to drill"!
Progress looks good, and nice job on the conical bends. I'm still trying to decide the best way to hide my small stop-drilled cracks (on both sides )
I would say put it under both your feet, and add the fire barrier to boot!
"Firemax" Aircraft Spruce
Your progess is awesome! Keep it going while you have the momentum. Also Thanks for mentioning Nova drills. See they're $120. Did you get the 4000 rpm? Did you get the keyless chuck?
I followed Dan's advice as well, to a degree, and determined that I am going to put firemax on the inside of the firewall and on the bottom skin inside under the second floor skin I am going to add.
Heat is what we are trying to keep out for the most part I believe, and fire of course ultimately.
I am going to call you "The Machine" from now on.
Because that is what you are, a Machine!
You primed all that and riveted it all in a few days!