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03-22-2023, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Roseville, CA
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I just noticed your last post.
Without the spinner rear bulkhead in place what would you fit the cowel to?
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03-22-2023, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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I just noticed your last post.
Without the spinner rear bulkhead in place what would you fit the cowel to?
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Don’t know that’s why I asked. Someone managed to do it but it was on a ULS.
https://youtu.be/g6Q2xyss13E
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Last edited by Brantel : 03-22-2023 at 07:46 PM.
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03-22-2023, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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The original ULS plans (as I recall) had you cut the cowl to the scribe lines and fit it before the engine, but I don't think many did. I certainly didn't want to risk it and installed the engine before doing the cowls, and was glad I did.
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03-22-2023, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
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For the 12iS, the cowling is installed in Section 37. On the first page of the section there’s a note that says “Complete this section after the engine is installed in Section 46."
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RV-9A Project: Sold
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03-23-2023, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,864
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Finished my Emp kit inventory this evening. Missing one rudder rib. Not bad I guess!
I have been lucky in the past as all prior kits were complete.
Now to get at it!
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Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV-12IS Empennage/Tail Cone Finished, Wings and Fuselage Kits In Progress, Finish kit on order!
Serial #121606, N912BC (reserved)
→ Check out my RV-12IS builder's BLOG
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Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG (Good stuff for those starting an RV-10)
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
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03-27-2023, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,864
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VS Rear Spar Prep
Started working on the VS rear spar prep. Gonna do all the work less rivets for the entire VS so I can prime everything in one go.
2.5 hours later and I have the rear spar all drilled and ready to deburr as well as the hinge assemblies ready to prime. Felt weird getting back in the rhythm but once I did, I made some good progress!
All the deets are in my blog.
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Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV-12IS Empennage/Tail Cone Finished, Wings and Fuselage Kits In Progress, Finish kit on order!
Serial #121606, N912BC (reserved)
→ Check out my RV-12IS builder's BLOG
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Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG (Good stuff for those starting an RV-10)
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB Airplane Sold
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03-27-2023, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Hood River, OR
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Originally Posted by Brantel
Started working on the VS rear spar prep. Gonna do all the work less rivets for the entire VS so I can prime everything in one go.
2.5 hours later and I have the rear spar all drilled and ready to deburr as well as the hinge assemblies ready to prime. Felt weird getting back in the rhythm but once I did, I made some good progress!
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Thanks for the detailed blog Brian! I'm a first time builder and had to shelve the project last fall to remodel my shop. Just dug it back out yesterday and am working on the VS spar as well. I appreciate the detailed photos!
Jeff
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03-30-2023, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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Just an FYI, be careful ordering multiple kits based on the near past lead times and the estimated packing dates listed on Van’s website. I ordered emp, wings and fuse based on this thinking it was gonna be accurate or worse. The reality is the factory is doing much better than they were and you may be caught needing funds earlier than you had planned. Lucky for me, I have it covered but it was not how I had it planned.
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Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV-12IS Empennage/Tail Cone Finished, Wings and Fuselage Kits In Progress, Finish kit on order!
Serial #121606, N912BC (reserved)
→ Check out my RV-12IS builder's BLOG
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Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG (Good stuff for those starting an RV-10)
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB Airplane Sold
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04-04-2023, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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Week off for a mini vacation
Took last week off as the family went on a "local" camping trip in the 5th wheel. They got to enjoy the campground all week while I traveled to work each day and returned in the evenings. 
Back to work yesterday on the VS prep for priming. Almost ready to start scuffing/etching parts and mixing up some primer! Will be fun to rivet this puppy together!
Details here!
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Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV-12IS Empennage/Tail Cone Finished, Wings and Fuselage Kits In Progress, Finish kit on order!
Serial #121606, N912BC (reserved)
→ Check out my RV-12IS builder's BLOG
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Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG (Good stuff for those starting an RV-10)
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB Airplane Sold
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04-04-2023, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JP4
Thanks for the detailed blog Brian! I'm a first time builder and had to shelve the project last fall to remodel my shop. Just dug it back out yesterday and am working on the VS spar as well. I appreciate the detailed photos!
Jeff
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Your welcome Jeff. Glad to know someone is looking!
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Brantel (Brian Chesteen),
RV-12IS Empennage/Tail Cone Finished, Wings and Fuselage Kits In Progress, Finish kit on order!
Serial #121606, N912BC (reserved)
→ Check out my RV-12IS builder's BLOG
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Check out my RV-10 builder's BLOG (Good stuff for those starting an RV-10)
RV-10, #41942, N?????, Project Sold
RV-7/TU, #72823, N159SB Airplane Sold
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