Whilst searching for a solution to make my C-702 tip up canopy skin fit better, I've read numerous posts where people have mentioned shimming the C-702 between the canopy frame and the skin. I haven't seen any picture of how these shims were fitted. Some say bondo, epoxy, aluminium. I can't see how the edges of the canopy can be shimmed with good results without really shimming the full length of the canopy frame to achieve a nice radius?
I have attached a picture of what I am describing. Both sides of the canopy skin are the same.
Would anyone be kind enough to share some photos of how they resolved this situation, please?
Thanks!
p.s. I should also add that this fit problem only came to light after the skin was drilled to the aft tube of the canopy frame. So a full length shim between the aft tube and the skin might take those holes out of alignment. At least at this stage they are only drilled to #40. Eventually they will be drilled to #30 for CS4-4 rivets.
I have attached a picture of what I am describing. Both sides of the canopy skin are the same.
Would anyone be kind enough to share some photos of how they resolved this situation, please?
Thanks!
p.s. I should also add that this fit problem only came to light after the skin was drilled to the aft tube of the canopy frame. So a full length shim between the aft tube and the skin might take those holes out of alignment. At least at this stage they are only drilled to #40. Eventually they will be drilled to #30 for CS4-4 rivets.
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