Cowling continuing
I glued on the windscreen and aft canopy skirt with Sikaflex; This went as planned with no real drama.
I am working on the cowling now. I have the new nose gear, so the bottom is attached not with hinge material, but rather with screws into a plate. The sides and top still use the hinges.
I decided long ago that I would get the cowling and baffling done before putting the plane on the gear. So far the plan is working out well.
Today I drilled the bottom attachment screws 1/8" for cleco's. I will up drill for the 8-32 screws once every thing fits.
I found getting the front of the top and bottom sections trimmed and fitted was the secret to making the rear part line up correctly.
Attached is a picture of how I used a bottle jack to push everything into position to drill the bottom screw holes. Having the plane on a low stand, and not on the gear, really paid off.
I just need to do final trim on the fuse sides and the cowling sides, then install the hinges.
I will probably finish the baffles, the flap motor, elevator control linkages, and all the stuff inside before putting it on the gear.
It is starting to fell like a real airplane in pieces, just ready for some Krazy Glue and baking soda to finish up.
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John S
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Dues paid 2023, worth every penny
RV9A- Status:
98% done, 2% left to go
To Go: wing mounting, engine baffles, wing tips, move to airport
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Last edited by PilotjohnS : 09-24-2022 at 09:25 PM.
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