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Hey all,
We have started our build and wanted to post an update.
We received our -10 on April 26th. Since I had the back surgery last month we decided to wait until Sun N Fun to order at the event.
Of course I couldn't let the crate sit unopened. We inventoried the evening it came and began work the next day.
We have completed the vertical stab and rudder but still need to install the fiberglass. I am on fence whether to do fiberglass now or wait and do it all at once further down the road. I read what Bob Lefler wrote about it and now think I may do it as I build the part. This way were aren't working n fiberglass for a month when we are finished.
I damaged one part so far. I new better but did it anyway argh...I broke the leading edge of the rudder while scuffing it after I machine countersunk it. It was a dumb move. I should have left it on the bench and scuffed it but I held onto it and of course it buckled in my hand. I used the second piece I had for the leading edge and will order a new replacement from Vans.
I damaged one tool so far. Broke the carbide tip off the #30 machine countersink bit I was using on the R-1007 striker plates. I didnt squeeze the vise enough and it hung up and broke the tip. Aw well.....I ordered a few extras of the #30 and the #40 so if I do it again I wont have to wait for the tool to arrive. Cleaveland shipped em out Friday and I had them Tuesday. Other than that we are enjoying ourselves. I am sure I will be ordering more tools along the way.
Couple of photos below...
Back riveting
That's it for now. Starting the Horizontal Stabilizer tomorrow. My brother in law Zeke has been coming over on Sundays and Thursday nights to help and it really made a huge difference. Zeke is an Aviation Engineer and was able to jump right in and help.
We have started our build and wanted to post an update.
We received our -10 on April 26th. Since I had the back surgery last month we decided to wait until Sun N Fun to order at the event.
Of course I couldn't let the crate sit unopened. We inventoried the evening it came and began work the next day.
We have completed the vertical stab and rudder but still need to install the fiberglass. I am on fence whether to do fiberglass now or wait and do it all at once further down the road. I read what Bob Lefler wrote about it and now think I may do it as I build the part. This way were aren't working n fiberglass for a month when we are finished.
I damaged one part so far. I new better but did it anyway argh...I broke the leading edge of the rudder while scuffing it after I machine countersunk it. It was a dumb move. I should have left it on the bench and scuffed it but I held onto it and of course it buckled in my hand. I used the second piece I had for the leading edge and will order a new replacement from Vans.
I damaged one tool so far. Broke the carbide tip off the #30 machine countersink bit I was using on the R-1007 striker plates. I didnt squeeze the vise enough and it hung up and broke the tip. Aw well.....I ordered a few extras of the #30 and the #40 so if I do it again I wont have to wait for the tool to arrive. Cleaveland shipped em out Friday and I had them Tuesday. Other than that we are enjoying ourselves. I am sure I will be ordering more tools along the way.
Couple of photos below...
Back riveting
That's it for now. Starting the Horizontal Stabilizer tomorrow. My brother in law Zeke has been coming over on Sundays and Thursday nights to help and it really made a huge difference. Zeke is an Aviation Engineer and was able to jump right in and help.
and it will help me learn more about glass as I go.
