[rvator51]

I was wondering which way you installed your F-423 side skins on the longerons, the plans dont seem real clear on it:

a: Make the top of the F-423 side skins flush with the top of the longerons?

b: Raise the side skins .040 so they will be flush with the top of the F-416 cockpit rails when they are installed later?

option b would hide the F-416 cockpit rails from outside, however, the two rv-4s I have looked at recently did it the option a way.

 

[joeboisselle]

Tom, I did mine per your option "A" I agree, the plans don't make it very clear, but it seemed to work.

 

[Steve Sampson]

Rails

Tom - mine are a). I never thought about it. b) would be better, but harder to execute.

Either way it will be minor in the scheme of things and much better built than a production aircraft.

Good luck

 

[Brian Vickers]

Skins

Mine are also the "A" way. I opted to overlap (builder option) the left side with the canopy skirt so it doesn't show when it's down. I think it won't really be noticable after painting.

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