I'm at the stage where most of the fuselage kit is done and I now have the finishing kit. I would like to do all of the canopy cutting and drilling while it is still warm here in Wisconsin (I do have a heater, but I would rather rely on warm weather).
My question is can I do all of the canopy cutting and drilling while the forward deck is clecoed on? Could I then remove the canopy, frame, and forward deck so that I have access for electrical & plumbing? I realize that the windscreen needs to be bonded to the aluminum and it should be riveted at that point.
Also, Van's says that the deck skin should be riveted before fitting the baggage door, or it may not fit properly. The Orndorff video says to leave it clecoed so that the plastic blocks can be more easily fitted. What does everyone think about that?
My question is can I do all of the canopy cutting and drilling while the forward deck is clecoed on? Could I then remove the canopy, frame, and forward deck so that I have access for electrical & plumbing? I realize that the windscreen needs to be bonded to the aluminum and it should be riveted at that point.
Also, Van's says that the deck skin should be riveted before fitting the baggage door, or it may not fit properly. The Orndorff video says to leave it clecoed so that the plastic blocks can be more easily fitted. What does everyone think about that?