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dsc08628
Nic pic of the plane! If Bill would move his head out of the way! Notice I'm using a bungee cord to hold the doors open.
Date: 04/14/2012
Views: 23195
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nex_2014_01_12_02
Rat's tail rasp works great here.
Date: 01/13/2014
Views: 16637
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dsc09035
Rib one after cure of 420 and peel ply removed. Think we used 112g of 420 here due to the odd angle.
Date: 01/23/2013
Views: 17883
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Small area to work in. Back was killing me after that job. can't wait to give my back the same treatment when doing the ribs and starboard side.
Date: 08/20/2012
Views: 41155
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dsc09042
Starboard side being keyed.
Date: 01/23/2013
Views: 17151
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dsc09023
Ensure you have a good key. I used the drill press to create the dimples. These will be filled with 420 and flox when doing the glass layups.
Date: 01/22/2013
Views: 19922
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dsc08629
In a few mins she will no longer be a monowheel :-(
Date: 04/14/2012
Views: 21860
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dsc08627
The monowheel landing gear is in the up position and resting on the main wheel with some of the weight held by the block and tackle. This was taken just before putting on the braces to keep her from rolling. Been trying to get rid of that tv in the back
Date: 04/14/2012
Views: 29064
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dsc09034
Starboard side done. Pic taken before a little clean up.
Date: 01/22/2013
Views: 17788
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dsc09071
Uncle Kim glassing in Rib 2.
Date: 01/26/2013
Views: 18513
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dsc08637
The mono wheel has been removed. Sad to see never used parts coming off the plane.
Date: 04/15/2012
Views: 19181
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Everything looking good.
Date: 11/02/2014
Views: 34611
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dsc08607
Starting to prep the bays for the tri-gear conversion.
Date: 04/10/2012
Views: 21308
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dsc09069
Rib 2 stbd side.
Date: 01/25/2013
Views: 17991
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dsc09047
I took cardboard and bent it around the socket and overlapped per the manual. Then took this cardboard and made a new template for cutouts. This made the layups go really quick.
Date: 01/23/2013
Views: 18585
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dsc09068
Seeing how ribs 2,3,4 line up. Get a belt sander 4x36, you'll be glad you did. Mine is from Harbor Freight.
Date: 01/25/2013
Views: 19182
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dsc08633
We had to put the plane somewhat down near the trailer with the main up so that we could get the right contour for the ribs. Reminds me of a B-17 with the main just showing.
Date: 04/14/2012
Views: 18654
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dsc08640
OK not the best shot but here you can see I used the jack to move the rear rib in place under the airframe being careful not to pinch the belly. I then secured the rib in place but using some drywall screws in the 2x6. This way any weight will be transf
Date: 04/15/2012
Views: 23225
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2012-08-18_19-58-42_666
Port side. Same area as before just without the flash. Backlit from the inside to show areas with less material. This is before I did the belly layup per the manual.
Date: 08/19/2012
Views: 21327
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dsc08967
Little clean up required on Port side.
Date: 10/01/2012
Views: 19798
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