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No step?

Rick6a

Rick6a

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There is a cutout on the F-842-1 bottom skin that apparently accomodates a footstep. At first, I thought there must be some mistake with my order because I did not order an optional footstep. Yet DWG 74 (RV-8) clearly illustrates the detail. Since I do not want nor did I order a footstep, I have to ask how this gaping hole is to be eventually dealt with.
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That sucks. One downfall to the new matched holed 8. Maybe they sent an 8A skin by accident. Doesn't look like it, being that its on the RV-8 (not A) dwg though. I wonder why they need the -1, other than for the aformentioned crater. The old 842 was already prepunched. Let us know what you find out.
 
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Flap fairing?

If it's located in the same place as the old RV-8 kit, I think the flap fairing should eventually cover it.

-Paige
RV-8A
 
briand said:
That sucks. One downfall to the new matched holed 8. Maybe they sent an 8A skin by accident. Doesn't look like it, being that its on the RV-8 (not A) dwg though. I wonder why they need the -1, other than for the aformentioned crater. The old 842 was already prepunched. Let us know what you find out.
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Any -1 part # designates a part for the fully matched hole fuselage kit.

The F-842-1 skin is used in both the RV-8 and the 8A.

As already mentioned...The flap fairing covers this location so if you are building an RV-8 the hole will not be visible.

I guess there are some concessions to pay when you get an upgraded fully prepunched kit for the same price as the old one... :rolleyes: (using the same skin helps keep the overall cost down).
 
rvbuilder2002 said:
.....The flap fairing covers this location so if you are building an RV-8 the hole will not be visible. I guess there are some concessions to pay when you get an upgraded fully prepunched kit for the same price as the old one....
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Thanks for the info Scott. Saves me from fretting all weekend then contacting support on Monday. I'll go ahead and install it (without adding extra "ALUMINUM & RIVETS"). Looking at the bright side....hey, a little weight savings here and there can't hurt a thing! :)
 
I wouldn't be happy with that. I wonder if not having that hole is something that could be requested when ordering the kit.
 
briand said:
But You will always know that hole is there.
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burgundyja said:
but your plane will be lighter. maybe you shoud cut alot of those holes.:D
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kevinsky18 said:
.....I wonder if not having that hole is something that could be requested when ordering the kit.
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Well, for this -8 builder.....its a moot point now!


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