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Old 08-22-2023, 10:36 AM
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Default Empennage kit received, ready to build, but oops!

Wow did not expect this. But all was taken care of by Van's as always. Some things just happen. Four skins for the empennage had to be replaced.
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RV-12iS - just ordered empennage kit 4-8-2023
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Old 08-22-2023, 10:39 AM
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Wow did not expect this. But all was taken care of by Van's as always. Some things just happen. Four skins for the empennage had to be replaced.
AW, No Problem. That'll buff right out.
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Old 08-22-2023, 11:56 AM
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Default ...and a few globs of Bondo

Seriously, Van's is pretty good about shipping replacement pieces in a timely manner. Build around it in the meanwhile--if you can.
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Old 08-22-2023, 12:23 PM
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Dave,

I finally received the replacement parts on July 11th but have been on the east coast and just got home this week. Trying to get things organized and should start build 1st week sept. Thanks
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RV-12iS - just ordered empennage kit 4-8-2023
Crating update - April 24 to June 24- 2023
Received June 16th (damaged) but replaced
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Old 08-22-2023, 05:01 PM
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You’re gonna need a bigger scrap box.
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Old 08-22-2023, 05:07 PM
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Webb,

Yeah, but on the bright side I have a lot of practice pieces for dimpling and countersinking. Oh yeah almost forgot, lots of blue covering to practice removing LOL.
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RV-12iS - just ordered empennage kit 4-8-2023
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Received June 16th (damaged) but replaced
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A&P, PPL

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Old 08-22-2023, 06:08 PM
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Just think of what you can make. I built a tool box that fits in the forward baggage compartment.
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Old 08-22-2023, 07:35 PM
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Good idea. Haven't even given any thought as to what to build. Thanks
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RV-12iS - just ordered empennage kit 4-8-2023
Crating update - April 24 to June 24- 2023
Received June 16th (damaged) but replaced
July 11th 2023
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Old 08-22-2023, 09:17 PM
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AW, No Problem. That'll buff right out.
Come on Mel, you know those are the predimpled skins.
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Old 08-23-2023, 09:41 AM
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Ya but the dimples go the wrong way. Maybe speed whistlers
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