Where are all the parts, tools, and random c**p strewn all over the floor? I hope you don't think it's going to be pristine like that for more than a day???
Please don't be a neatnik and embarrass your fellows...
Did the Russian tell you to do do this?
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I also didn't realize how expensive builder assistance was going to be. Vlad helped me set 6 rivets and it cost me 2 quarts of Aeroshell, 1 Champion filter, an entire bag of BBQ chips and 1 beer. That comes out to approx $8 per rivet!!
Even Jay Pratt doesn't charge THAT much!
Vlad helped me set 6 rivets and it cost me 2 quarts of Aeroshell, 1 Champion filter, an entire bag of BBQ chips and 1 beer. That comes out to approx $8 per rivet!!
Why did you prime those ribs? They are alclad.
My helper (wife) took this pic. I even taught her how to use the pneumatic squeezer for a couple of rivets on the rear spar!!
Ready for final assembly but I had to clean up the shop after Russian invaded to fabricate oil cooler doubler. I figured he would help me clean but not a chance!! We made his part then stole a few beers and insisted I fly him home!!
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You are doing a great job but I would advise you to wear your safety glasses when making metal chips with any machine. It only takes a split second to loose an eye. Remember, always think safety... Just my .02... ~J~Sometimes it's good to have Irish relative with well equipped shop and a mode of transportation. I didn't create much dust
This is some serious doubler tingy. Tony even got a blister bending the right angle out of heavy gauge.
Wait, a little more grinding....
And then he flew me to my airport. What a guy! Missed two pizzas and didn't say a word.
Now back to TK RV-8
Well hurry up Eric!! I want to follow you so I don't make the same mistakes!!
...I did manage to build the brake for bending the trailing edge of the rudder...and other edges if need be, I think it turned out pretty well....