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08-10-2017, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Madrid, Spain
Posts: 32
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Practice Kits Complete! Lots of pics
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08-10-2017, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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Great job! You are ready to go.
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N196 (Flying)
2019 Bronze Lindy
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08-10-2017, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: North Fort Myers
Posts: 247
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yep
Your kits look 100% better than mine!!
when i started my emp I was scared but after a few screw ups and tips from my EAA guys I got the hang of it..
when using a manual squeezer , take your time set it right,
bucking or back rivett it's all about the correct air pressure
and GREAT LIGHTING you do better work when its fastened down ( clamps) and you can see all your work..
Best of Luck!!
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Neal Trombley
SW Florida
EAA 66
N517NC ( reserved)
Dues Paid
NOV 2016
July 2017
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08-10-2017, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Madrid, Spain
Posts: 32
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Thanks for the replies! I was a bit concerned as there's not really an EAA chapter here in Spain, so I'll be on my own for the first bit of time as I begin. I'm actively looking for someone with RV experience here, however. So hopefully I'll find them soon. In the meantime, there's always the possibility of redoing the empennage later if it looks too terrible, right??
Seriously though, I was worried about some scratches and knicks in the aluminum from errant spinning drill bits and such. Also there's the occasional "spin-off" when I don't quite get set above the match drill hole I'm trying to ream or final drill, resulting in a curved "adventure" across the surface with the drill bit. Luckily these things buff out and a little primer will make them no worse for the wear!
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08-10-2017, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ooltewah, TN.
Posts: 580
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There is a wealth of experts here on the forums that have decades upon decades of combined experience. Even though you don't have an EAA chapter nearby, thankfully in this day and age its easy to share photos on this site and have access to all this tribal knowledge.
The folks on here are truly awesome, and very helpful. We as new builders are blessed to be able to so easily ask them for advice, share photos and get tips and tricks, sometimes within minutes of asking.
So no worries about not having an EAA...you have VAF :-) Keep on building, and have fun!
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Tail kit Completed - March 2017
Wing Kit Started - June 2017
My Build Log: http://www.theskunkwerx.com
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08-10-2017, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Park Ridge, NJ
Posts: 637
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Nooooooooo.... you forgot to prime the inside! 
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08-11-2017, 02:40 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Europe
Posts: 601
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That looks much better then mine did when I started. I also live in Europe and had a huge prime war with myself due to the lack availability due to EU laws. I did a lot of testing and finally found something that works for me. I am sure you will too. No worries on not having an EAA chapter. All you need is here on VAF. I did it the same way. Good luck with the build.
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RV7-A (N137MX Reserved) - Wings Started...
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08-11-2017, 03:56 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Madrid, Spain
Posts: 32
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Primer... ugh
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Originally Posted by cderk
Nooooooooo.... you forgot to prime the inside! 
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Originally Posted by RV7ForMe
That looks much better then mine did when I started. I also live in Europe and had a huge prime war with myself due to the lack availability due to EU laws. I did a lot of testing and finally found something that works for me. I am sure you will too. No worries on not having an EAA chapter. All you need is here on VAF. I did it the same way. Good luck with the build.
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I had SUCH a hard time with the primer decision. I finally decided on a mix of options, rattle self-etching for the tail sections and epoxy (non-chromate) for the interior high-traffic areas. I've got a post about it on my build log describing the struggle with the EU laws and availability as well. Speaking of which, I'm off to shoot some primer and dimple some skins!
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08-11-2017, 05:08 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: North Fort Myers
Posts: 247
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Not to steal the thread on primers
I work in Boating/yards etc
This is what I decided to use, easy its 2 part, hard and should be available in EU as its made there... My local eaa guys seem to like it as well, no mess etc You simply remove the red tool and it punctures the hardener that is built in the can and shake and spray
About the 5:13 mark you can see how it works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnILSQo_svI
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Neal Trombley
SW Florida
EAA 66
N517NC ( reserved)
Dues Paid
NOV 2016
July 2017
Dec 2017
Last edited by Neal Trombley : 08-11-2017 at 05:14 AM.
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08-11-2017, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gardnerville Nv.
Posts: 2,828
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Great start! I had no formal training, experience or EAA chapter but still......Built an aero Plane in the garage with the help of all the experience of the wonderful people here on VAF!
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