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To make our backs happy and life 1000% easier we tilted the fuselage. Notice I used my monowheel trailer as a jig. A tow strap 4" wide was used in the rear to hold the tail. This was rock solid.
Date: 01/23/2013
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dsc08664
The gell coat really gums up the sand paper. Still a bit more to remove.
Date: 04/22/2012
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dsc08635
Other view of the ribs.
Date: 04/15/2012
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dsc09024
I was really anal about keeping the socket holes tight. This proved to be more work than it was worth and was fighting the tight fit when it came to locating the axles. Do yourself a favor and just make them a little bigger, 1/8 or so. This gap will be
Date: 01/22/2013
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dsc08631
More of the same.
Date: 04/14/2012
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dsc09046
Making a layup schedule for rib 1.
Date: 01/23/2013
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nex_2014_01_25_01
Starboard side after Uni over ribs 3 and 4. Added Bid on the X to reinforce the cuts needed to get the Uni to lay flat. Also filled in Rib 1 air buble.
Date: 01/25/2014
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dsc09069
Rib 2 stbd side.
Date: 01/25/2013
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dsc09063
Hey Bill!
Date: 01/24/2013
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dsc08963
Port side. LG socket fitting.
Date: 10/01/2012
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Port side
Date: 06/05/2012
Views: 8454
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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: 6214
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nex_2014_01_25_04
Bill helping hoist the aircraft up to remove the jig.
Date: 01/25/2014
Views: 6242
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dsc09039
Port side done after cure.
Date: 01/23/2013
Views: 7365
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Gear cover removed, now for removing the throttle box. This is all prep work to patch up the mono wheel hole.
Date: 11/02/2014
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dsc08602
Landing gear parts. The nose gear leg is having MOD 53 performed on it at my fauther in-laws.
Date: 04/10/2012
Views: 7638
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nex_2014_01_25_17
Rolled out on the grass. Notice the tail wheel is still there. I left it in due to not having the stacks of cash to hold the nose down.
Date: 01/26/2014
Views: 6327
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dsc09019
Trash can is the best way to hold the landing gear legs.
Date: 01/10/2013
Views: 7051
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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: 11917
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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: 7258
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