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12122010508
Enlarging the push rod holes in the inner door handle
Date: 12/12/2010
Views: 2489
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18122010529
Bending a joggle into the door handles. It is not clear where or how much exactly you need to joggle, so here´s hoping for the best.
Date: 12/18/2010
Views: 2145
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12122010509
Punching holes in the door plate. Just over 3 grams of metal removed. So what, you may well ask. Well, on the NH90 helicopter (10 tons) we were looking for weight savings down to 2,5 grams.
Date: 12/12/2010
Views: 2338
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12122010510
Countersinking the outside handle
Date: 12/12/2010
Views: 2192
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12122010512
Anchor nuts riveted.
Date: 12/12/2010
Views: 2055
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14122010519
Marking out the cuts in the door, using masking tape as suggested in the manual. The tape also helps to keep the drill centred.
Date: 12/14/2010
Views: 2903
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14122010521
Corners drilled
Date: 12/14/2010
Views: 2326
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14122010522
Cut out and filed
Date: 12/14/2010
Views: 2029
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IMG_3060
The aluminium parts were all nicely primered at Fokker, but since I have already settled on not having a green interior, I spray paint the latches.
Date: 12/31/2010
Views: 2002
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IMG_3058
On the port side I find that some Yorkshireman either had a fight with his wife on the day of manufacture, or just has a fetish for Redux. This will have to come out first.
Date: 12/30/2010
Views: 2968
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IMG_3059
Test fit of the latch assembly. I had meticulously cut the holes to the exact specs of the Manual, but does that mean the latch will fit? Is the Pope Jewish? Cutting further is the only option.
TIP: the lug on the plate can be sanded down considerably. In fact it will never fit in the door otherwise.
Date: 12/30/2010
Views: 2104
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IMG_3071
According to the manual you should put the spindle in the plate and then put on the handle. It really is a tight fit so to get it on and avoid the slop you are warned against, I bash it on first.
Date: 01/01/2011
Views: 2030
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IMG_3072
Completed latch assy.
Date: 01/01/2011
Views: 1890
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IMG_3075
The assembly bonded into place. Relief to find out that it still moves after cure!
Date: 01/03/2011
Views: 2038
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IMG_3076
TIP: I find that the forward shootbolts are both exactly 1 cm too short, despite (I think!) following the instructions to the letter. Solution is to order new bar and remake them. If you are making the doors, double check this first.
Date: 01/03/2011
Views: 1916
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22052011610
Making a door handle out of plywood
Date: 05/22/2011
Views: 1968
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22052011611
Nice fit..
Date: 05/22/2011
Views: 1937
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20111127_162513
The finished item.
Date: 11/27/2011
Views: 2440
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