[Update I've gone ahead and ordered a new elevator. Too ugly for me to love with. Thanks for the input]
As usual, I have managed to make a mistake on a friday evening, and hate waiting all weekend to hear from Van's. My new riveting partner made his first mistake today when the gun slipped on the elevator skin, leaving the ding shown below. I also know from searches that advice will vary from bondo it and move on, to replace the skin because I will never be happy otherwise. I have absolutely no problem doing either, but as I am still in the learning phase, I am trying to get an idea of what is minor and what is more serious; I have no illusions of a perfect airplane, but I do want a safe one. Would appreciate any input,
Chris
As usual, I have managed to make a mistake on a friday evening, and hate waiting all weekend to hear from Van's. My new riveting partner made his first mistake today when the gun slipped on the elevator skin, leaving the ding shown below. I also know from searches that advice will vary from bondo it and move on, to replace the skin because I will never be happy otherwise. I have absolutely no problem doing either, but as I am still in the learning phase, I am trying to get an idea of what is minor and what is more serious; I have no illusions of a perfect airplane, but I do want a safe one. Would appreciate any input,
Chris
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