[flyingj]

I have an old RV3 kit and the original builder damaged the tail belly skin. As many of you know, these are tapered, and have curved bends for the lower corners of the fuselage. Additionally, the curve itself has a larger radius at the forward bulkhead/former and smaller radius at the rear.

What techniques and tools are required to make this skin?
Thanks
Jim Frisby
Palmer AK
Sorry, I should have posted this in RV Building Tips/Techniques. Hope it's not a problem but I'm creating a new thread there because I don't know how to move a thread.

 

[Jerry Cochran]

Jim,

This would be a good start. http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=KIT-100

But there are a lot of RV builders in AK... I would try to find help on it.
You could start here with inquiries... http://www.eaa42.org/ An experienced builder could save you time, grief and $$$

HTH,

Jerry