[jamescone]

I finally got the replacement parts for the forward fuselage and was able to put them together. Here is the link to the latest pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/JimCone1941/RV12Construction111308#

In the pictures is a description about an easy way to install those pesky nutplates when you can't get a hand in the area to position them.

On another note, I will pick up my empennage kit on the 17th and will start on that.

 

[Geico266]

Good pics Jim, keep them coming!

 

[Peterk]

Jim Cone

Jim,

Two questions:

1. Did you use the "Van's Firewall Sealant" that you can only get in person or is there a substitute avail...hate to substitute on an ELSA.

2. Did you paint the legs? Will they rust?

Thanks

Pete

 

[Gandalf]

On another note, I will pick up my empennage kit on the 17th and will start on that.

Jim... It is a great help for us newbies to see your experience applied to the RV12! I am having great fun skinning my wings as all the work is starting to produce something that looks like it could actually fly My goal is to start on the empennage next, but not until you have started on your empennage. So that makes me a "coat tailer."

Jeff

 

[E. D. Eliot]

Van's Art Work

Can't help but think that your rendition of the RV-12 kit looks beautiful - like some kind of art. Can' wait to begin my own next year. Thanks again, Jim for the photos and pioneering work. Van's created a truly 'beautiful' machine.