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initial RV-10 cabin top trimming

fehdxl

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One of the most frustrating parts of starting to trim the cabin top has been how the front lower corners should be shaped.
Below are a couple pictures that I think are correct.
Could you all who have gone before comment to be sure?

Thanks!

-Jim

P.S. I think it's been on and off about 15 times already...

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Jim,

I don't think it really makes a difference. Later you will be adding filler after you install the windows. This area will be covered as part of the transition between the cabin cover and fuselage. Since the filler will bond with the cabin cover, I'm not sure it makes a difference as to the exact shape of those ends. Epoxy doesn't care if there are rounded corners.

It does look like you have plenty of material left. Mine were quite a bit thinner before I could get things to fit.

Only 15 times? :D I think I've had single building sessions where I exceeded that.

Just don't fasten it to the fuselage until you have finished the interior of the cabin cover. (i.e. sanding, painting, overhead, headliner, etc). It's a whole lot easier upside down on the bench.
 
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