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This was an awesome moment!
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And the skeleton comes together permanently
IMG_0677 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrPaul helped to buck the rivets, thanks Bud! IMG_0678 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0681 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0683 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0684 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrAnd what a satisfying moment! These aren't drilled yet. I had to go to work for a couple of weeks and did not want to rush it, so that'll be waiting for me when I get back. Then I need to get the right wing to the same stage.:) |
Looking good
Hi Ed,
Looking good. Will be in Zim in September for our Saints 40th reunion. Planning on catching up with the other RV guys then. Will add you to the list if I may and meet up. Been too long between drinks at the MFC! Cheers Rob |
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Two Wings!
Getting the right wing into the stand and then working on the leading edge
IMG_0698 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0701 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrCaitlin is always very helpful with clecos! |
And on to the tank
IMG_0708 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0710 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrThe well known "Checkoway method" of drilling the rear baffle. This shows the five holes that can be reached on the inboard Bracket. Used a 12 inch bit to drill these. IMG_0711 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrAnd here's the access to the outboard bracket. Yes the 12 inch bit got away from me a as I withdrew it. Looks worse than it is. IMG_0712 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrAnd this is after removing the skin and ribs and drilling the remaining brackets. Very easy and accurate method. |
Inboard rib prep
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More tank stuff
IMG_0808 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0809 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0810 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0725 by Ed Fleming, on Flickr IMG_0811 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrThis is where the sender will mount in the left tank, through the rear baffle and into the second tank bay. I used the spare cover plate and match drilled it to the rear baffle before using my band saw to cut out the stiffener ring. Although I match drilled it to the outside, I will mount it inside, with dimples in the baffle and countersinks in the stiffener as per the ribs. |
Progress on the tanks
IMG_0744 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrDimpling the tank skins IMG_0743 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrStandard pickup in the right tank. IMG_0739 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrAnti hangup guides Mark 1. IMG_0747 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrHow's my dimpling? IMG_0749 by Ed Fleming, on FlickrFirst prosealing :eek: |
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